Border Jedburgh

Hundreds of spectators attended a reenactment of the Battle of Waterloo near Jedburgh at the weekend.

It marked the two hundredth anniversary of one of the most famous British war victories.

Organisers say it was even more popular than they had expected.

Both rock and traditional bands are set to take the stage for Riverside Rock 2015 later today, June 20, in a charity music festival.

The 2,000 capacity event will begin at Jed-Forest RFC, Riverside Park at 12pm and is set to finish at midnight.

Attendees are encouraged to bring along a picnic (alcohol not permitted) and to help raise money for “Cash For Kids” and other sports organisations around the Scottish Borders.

A row has broken out in the Scottish Borders over plans to redefine council ward boundaries. Under the proposals, rural areas surrounding Hawick have been included in a new Jedburgh ward.

Local people say it will break long standing ties to areas, including an historic battleground that shapes Hawick's annual Common Riding festival. Jenny Longden reports.

Around 100 rally crews have been arriving in the Borders for the second round of the Scottish Rally Championship. The event is usually held in forests on each side of the border, but there's been big changes for this year.

It's also the first rally in the Borders since three people were killed on the Jim Clark Rally last year- so there's been a lot of emphasis on safety, as Lori Carnochan reports:

Pupils at Howdenburn Primary in Jedburgh have been learning all about rally. After a safety demonstration, they were allowed up close and personal with the cars.

Jedburgh Abbey will provide a stunning backdrop for the rally's ceremonial start on Saturday morning.

Around 100 rally crews are arriving in Jedburgh for the Border Counties rally. The event is the second round of the Scottish Rally Championship and is being held across forests around Tweed Valley for the first time since the late 1990s.

Competitors will rally over 45 stage miles, with the quickest driver crowned the overall winner on Saturday afternoon.

The rally is the first to be held in the Borders since three people were killed in June at the Jim Clark Rally. Organisers are urging spectators to listen to all safety marshals and to only stand in designated spectator areas.

Castle Douglas driver Jock Armstrong is favourite going into the event, after winning the season opener, the Snowman Rally, last month. However, he'll face tough competition from five-time Scottish champion David Bogie, aswell as Kirtlebridge's Mike Faulkner.

Police in the Borders have confirmed that William Notley was found yesterday afternoon in the Jedburgh area.

He has returned to the care of his family.

Officers would like to thank all those who helped with the search.

Police in the Borders have recovered a body as part of their search for missing Jedburgh man Charles Bird.

It was found at around 1:40pm today in the Bedrule area.

The next of kin have been informed.

A 68-year-old man has been reported missing in Jedburgh.

Charles Bird was last seen leaving his home in Exchange Street at 11am yesterday and has not been seen or heard from since.

His Mitsubishi L200 car was found in a wooded area on the Denholm to Bedrule road at around 9.30pm last night.

Anyone who can assist police in finding him is asked to come forward as concern is growing for Mr Bird's welfare.

He is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall with a stocky build, grey hair round the sides of his head and bald on top. He was last seen wearing a bluish green beanie hat, a blue body-warmer and a black sweatshirt.