Border war

• A Piece of Our Past: Details of the 1911 Census Were Released for the First Timeyesterday. They Offer a Fascinating Insight Into Life North of the Border Shortly Before the First World War

NAN Moncur was a baby when her parents filled in the form for Scotland's 12th census at their home at 2 Royal Park Place, Edinburgh, 100 years ago thi...

• The Scotsman
• April 06, 2011

• Echo Memories - Market Town Once in the Middle of a Border War

IF stones could talk, what a tale the buildings of North Yorkshire's administrative centre and county town would have to tell, for Northallerton has o...

• The Northern Echo
• April 25, 2007

• Republic E890,000 Ahead in Border War Over Parking Fines

FOR years, a legal loophole allowed motorists to tear up parking fines issued on the other side of the border. Then authorities here tightened their belts and used European law to chase down Northern motorists.

• Daily Mail
• May 08, 2008

• Border War Breaks Out ; Town Objects to Inclusion with Tynedale

A ROW is brewing over who will govern one of Northumberland's major towns when the county switches to a unitary council. It is planned to create three "characteristic communities" to work below the all-purpose Northumberland Council that is due to take over from the current two-tier structure in 2009.

• The Journal
• December 28, 2007

• Falcons All Set for Border War

Dave Wwalder believes lessons have been learned from his side's previous game against Border Reivers, as the Scots make the short trip to Kingston Park for tomorrow's European Challenge Cup cross- border clash. It was in October that the Falcons recorded a 26-11 triumph at Netherdale but as he prepares to start at fly half tomorrow, the England international admitted: "They caught us on the hop with the way they attacked and we were perhaps a bit fortunate to have come away with the win.

• Evening Chronicle
• January 14, 2006

• Rush Is On Near Cyprus Ghost Town ; Over the Border From War-Ravaged Famagusta, Britons - Including a Football Legend - Are Leading a Buying Spree for New Properties

From a distance, Famagusta on Cyprus's east coast looms like a mini Manhattan, its beachfront strip of about 70 tower blocks flanked by a twomile stretch of golden sand and azure water, considered one of the best beaches in the Mediterranean. But from a distance is the only way anyone, apart from the occasional patrolling UN guard, can see Varosha, on the northern side of the border, which has sat empty since Turkey invaded Cyprus in August 1974 and left the city of Famagusta divided.

• Mail on Sunday
• August 04, 2008

• Rugby Union: Border War ; Hadden Hitting Out English Clubs Order Scotland Players to Snub Country

FURIOUS Scotland supremo Frank Hadden last night demanded action against selfish English clubs after they wrecked the launch of his World Cup campaign. Hadden and other Murrayfield chiefs hit the roof after TEN of his top players were ordered to snub the first national squad training session of the season.

• Daily Mirror
• September 23, 2008

• Winning Border War Was Family Affair with Kath, Kids - and Gatt ; Ashes Countdown 14 Days to First Test and We Have a Great New Series to Whet Your Appetite...

IN ASSOCIATION WITH SKY SPORTS HD HERE is very little in this world that gives me more satisfaction than beating Australia in their own back yard.

• Daily Mirror
• July 01, 2009

• Four-Legged Friends On Frontline of the War On Smuggling ; On Patrol with the Border Agency's Elite Sniffer Dog Unit

THEY are one of the most effective weapons guarding Britain's borders. The four-legged friends sniff out drugs, people-trafficking and guns at our airports and ports.

• Hull Daily Mail
• October 13, 2009

• Winning Border War Was Family Affair with Kath, Kids - and Gatt ; Ashes Countdown 14 Days to First Test and We Have a Great New Series to Whet Your Appetite...

THERE is very little in this world that gives me more satisfaction than beating Australia in their own back yard. Winning an Ashes series is bloody hard work, full stop. But to do it on their turf, in front of their fans, in spite of their media and with everyone against you, makes it all worthwhile.

• Daily Mirror
• July 01, 2009