The 20-year-old from Ballymena is given a six-year sentence for the offence in Galashiels last year.
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Borders town a 'safer place' after rapist jailed
The 20-year-old from Ballymena is given a six-year sentence for the offence in Galashiels last year.
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Borders town a 'safer place' after rapist jailed
The 20-year-old from Ballymena is given a six-year sentence for the offence in Galashiels last year.

Wind farm deal worth £104m agreed
The agreement involves two projects in southern Scotland where construction has yet to begin.

Police coffee machines aim to improve wellbeing
The pilot programme hopes to help staff unwind after attending "difficult or traumatic events".

Golden eagle scheme hits 'fantastic milestone'
More than 10,000 people have been part of the project to boost numbers in southern Scotland.

Festival aims to embrace electric bike 'revolution'
The celebration of cycling in the Borders wants to see a "huge variety of people" enjoy the sport.

Laidlaw announces Scotland retirement
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw announces his retirement from international rugby after 76 caps.
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Borders town a 'safer place' after rapist jailed
The 20-year-old from Ballymena is given a six-year sentence for the offence in Galashiels last year.

Wind farm deal worth £104m agreed
The agreement involves two projects in southern Scotland where construction has yet to begin.

Police coffee machines aim to improve wellbeing
The pilot programme hopes to help staff unwind after attending "difficult or traumatic events".

Golden eagle scheme hits 'fantastic milestone'
More than 10,000 people have been part of the project to boost numbers in southern Scotland.

Festival aims to embrace electric bike 'revolution'
The celebration of cycling in the Borders wants to see a "huge variety of people" enjoy the sport.

Laidlaw announces Scotland retirement
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw announces his retirement from international rugby after 76 caps.

Wind farm deal worth £104m agreed
The agreement involves two projects in southern Scotland where construction has yet to begin.

Police coffee machines aim to improve wellbeing
The pilot programme hopes to help staff unwind after attending "difficult or traumatic events".

Golden eagle scheme hits 'fantastic milestone'
More than 10,000 people have been part of the project to boost numbers in southern Scotland.
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The agreement involves two projects in southern Scotland where construction has yet to begin.
Read moreThe pilot programme hopes to help staff unwind after attending "difficult or traumatic events".
Read moreThe celebration of cycling in the Borders wants to see a "huge variety of people" enjoy the sport.
Read moreMore than 10,000 people have been part of the project to boost numbers in southern Scotland.
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