Two pedestrians have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in a Borders town.
It happened at around 10.55a.m. Friday 7th December outside the George and Abbotsford Hotel in High Street, Melrose.
Emergency services treated the casualties at the scene they wre then taken to Borders general Hospital with what are described as "serious injuries".
The two pedestrians are believed to be a 47 year old man and a woman.
Lothian and Borders Police say they are still trying to establish exactly what happened and the road through the centre of Melrose was closed to allow a full accident investigation to take place.
A spokesman said:
"We are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward."
The Scottish Borders first ever Crematorium has officially opened its doors. A special service of dedication was held by religious leaders from across the region.
The building was completed by the end of last year and has already proved to be an invaluable local service, as Jenny Longden reports.
Borders Crematorium, near Melrose, has been officially opened with a service of dedication.
The 2.6 million pound complex, set in the Eildon Hills, is the first of its kind in the Borders.
Reverend Jane Howitt, Moderator of Melrose and Peebles Presbytery, conducted the ceremony.
Several other religious leaders attended the service reflecting the diverse beliefs within the region. Local Funeral Directors and clergy who have been arranging funerals at the Crematorium over the past 10 months are among the 80 people who attended.
Multi-million pound Borders Crematorium officially opened
Borders Crematorium, near Melrose, will be officially opened with a service of dedication.
The 2.6 million pound complex, set in the Eildon Hills, is the first of its kind in the Borders.
Reverend Jane Howitt, Moderator of Melrose and Peebles Presbytery, will conduct the ceremony.
Several other religious leaders will attend the service reflecting the diverse beliefs within the region. Local Funeral Directors and clergy who have been arranging funerals at the Crematorium over the past 10 months are amongst the 80 people expected to attend.
A major supermarket development is being planned for Melrose.The Co-operative group want to turn the St Dunstans petrol station and neighbouring 'The Whole Lot' shop into a class one supermarket.
They have lodged a planning application with Scottish Borders Council seeking permission for a partial demolition and a change of use for both premises.
The new supermarket for Melrose will be discussed by planners this Autumn.
The Princess Royal will visit the Scottish Borders today where she will carry out a number of duties.
Princess Anne will begin her visit by representing the Queen at a Thanksgiving Service to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee in Melrose Parish Church.
Her Royal Highness will be joined by 600 guests including Lord-lieutenant's from the region.
She will then head to Glen Estate, near Innerleithen, where she will plant a cherry tree to mark the creation of the Grieston Hill Diamond Jubilee Wood.
Finally, Princess Anne will attend a Reception held by the Scottish Borders Council where she will meet representatives from various voluntary and other organisations throughout the Borders.
During the reception she will also present British Empire Medals to Elizabeth Brown and John Falla.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will represent the Queen at a Thanksgiving Service to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee at Melrose Parish church on Tuesday 11 September. Afterwards she will attend a reception hosted by Scottish Borders Council.
Princess Anne will meet with representatives of local voluntary organisations and present British Empire Medals to two new Lord-Lieutenants who represent the crown in every county in the UK.
The first stage of a huge project to transform Sir Walter Scott's home in the Borders into a major visitor attraction is now complete.
A £4m pound visitor centre in the grounds of Abbotsford House near Melrose will open to the public next week.
It includes an exhibition about the life of Scotland first celebrity author and trustees are hoping to attract thousands of visitors through its doors.
The entrance to the only accident and emergency hospital in the Scottish Borders was sealed off due to heavy flooding earlier today.
A local burn running beside Borders General Hospital near Melrose, Roxburghshire, burst its banks sending water pouring into the car parks.
The only access was by Chiefswood Road in Melrose, a back road which leads into the hospital grounds.
Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service sent three tenders to start pumping water out of the car parks which were evacuated as cars became stranded under several inches of water.
After about 5pm the natural water resources were receding. As a result we were able to pump the water into Huntly Burn but damming the burn further upstream.
Scottish Borders Council's emergency planning team and NHS Borders officials also assisted with the clear-up operation.
– Spokesperson, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service
Police closed off the main entrance at the Melrose by-pass turn-off and advised motorists to stay away from the area.
Patient Paul Graham from Galashiels just managed to move his car in time as it was surrounding by water.
The heavy rain for the past two days finally took its toll on the Huntly Burn and there was water everywhere.
