Nichola Rutherford
BBC Scotland

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Born in the Borders brewery and visitor centre, its owner John Henderson and Kingsmuir House in Peebles are all in the running for a regional Scottish Thistle Award.

In neighbouring Dumfries and Galloway, the Laggan Outdoor Activity Centre, Galloway Activity Centre, and Forestry Commission Scotland's Galloway Forest Park are also in the running for their region's awards.

The winners of the tourism honours will be announced later this year.

In Dumfries and Galloway rugby, there's a mix of league and cup action this weekend.

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In the quarter finals of the West Regional Shield, Annan take on Kilmarnock, while Stewartry travel to Glasgow Academicals. And in the West Regional Bowl, Moffat have a quarter-final tie against Millbrae.

In National League Division Three, second-placed Dumfries Saints will be targeting their fourth consecutive win when they take on RHC at Park Farm.

In the regional leagues, Newton Stewart, play host to Garnock in West One, while in West Three, Wigtownshire entertain bottom side Clydesdale. In East Division Two, Langholm are away to Trinity Academicals.

Borders-born Keith Dalgleish will attempt to saddle the first Scottish-trained winner of the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup since Roman Warrior way back in 1975.

He sends out Sound Advice in the showpiece race tomorrow.

"He's in good form at home," he said. "I'm just hoping the trip won't be too sharp for him.

"I think you need a horse that stays a bit further than six furlongs. He's done well this year and is going into the race in good form."

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A pleasant end to the day with dry and bright conditions and some late spells of sunshine.

Overnight it's dry with clear spells and quite a chilly feel.

Lows in town around 7 or 8C but rural parts will dip to low single digits with mist and fog forming - although patchy.

Our last radio bulletins of the week are coming up at 16:30 and 17:30.

All the latest news, sport and weather for Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders are on 92-95FM or 810MW.

In the East of Scotland League this weekend Eyemouth United travel to Civil Service Strollers whilst Peebles Rovers are away to Burntisland Shipyard.

Meanwhile, Coldstream host Craigroyston, Duns entertain Stirling University and Hawick Royal Albert are at home to Heriot-Watt.

A group of charity cyclists are back in the saddle on Sunday - riding over one hundred miles in a day, to raise funds for Shelter Scotland.

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Fifty people are taking part in the Border Loop Cycle Challenge - double last year's number.

It starts and finishes in Kelso - with the estimated nine hour route taking in Duns, Eyemouth, Norham and Coldstream - and an ascent of around 2,000 metres. Last year's event raised £10,000 for the homeless charity.

Nichola Rutherford
BBC Scotland

A 34-year-old man has been reported to the procurator fiscal for drug supply offences.

Drugs were found after a man was stopped and searched in Whitesands, Dumfries, earlier today.

A £1.5m plan to bring a large empty building in Annan back into use makes the front page of today's Annandale Observer.

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Galloway Gazette

tweets, external: Stranraer's Bobby Lammie and his Scottish team lost their Q-F qualifier to Switzerland 6-4 at the World Mixed Curling Championships.

NFU Scotland representatives have been promoting the Red Tractor Week's Trust the Tractor campaign at Tesco Extra in Dumfries.

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They spoke to shoppers and encouraged them to buy quality-assured Scottish and British produce and to support local farmers.

Stranraer Police say that Kieran Clarke, who was reported missing on Thursday, has been found safe and well.

They thanked everybody who phoned in to report having seen him for their assistance.

In the Lowland League this weekend Gala Fairydean Rovers welcome Dalbeattie Star to Netherdale, while Vale of Leithen face leaders Edinburgh City at Meadowbank.

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Selkirk, who have lost their last five matches, travel to Preston Athletic.

Threave Rovers and Gretna are both on the road to the University of Stirling and Whitehill Welfare respectively.

A Borders football side's scored a winner after turning to the internet in a bid to move home.

Border Amateur side Linton Hotspur, which boasts more than 100 players throughout the age-groups, set up a crowdfunding page to help transform a field on the edge of West Linton into their permanent home.

The club secured a 99-year lease for the land but they needed funds to move their changing facilities, install infrastructure and create an entrance.

They launched their campaign last month, hoping to raise £7,500 but by last week's final whistle they had raised £10,735.

Stranraer have an opportunity to leapfrog visitors Albion Rovers in their League One clash at Stair Park.

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But Boss Brian Reid expects a tough encounter.

"Every game is difficult it doesn't matter who you are playing," he said.

"You underestimate any team at your peril so we are expecting a tough game and one that we need to make sure we prepare properly for.

"Hopefully we can get a good result."

Richard Gordon
BBC Radio Scotland, Selkirk

A horsebox full of humanitarian aid for refugees will leave from Peebles tomorrow.

A group of local businesswomen - Joy Espie, Sara McIver and Tracey Owens, issued a plea for donations just over a month ago to help people who are stranded around the French port of Calais.

They have now gathered enough clothing, medical items, blankets, sleeping bags and tents to fill the entire 6.5 tonne horsebox. A crowdfunding page has also raised £1,800 which will be used to buy additional eco-tents.

Galashiels is hosting this year's Doors Open Day in the Borders tomorrow.

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Nineteen buildings in the town are throwing open their doors on Saturday in an event jointly organised by Energise Galashiels and Scottish Borders Council.

Colin Colthart
BBC Radio Scotland, Dumfries

Aspiring performance poets will take to the stage in Dumfries this evening at an event to mark the first anniversary of the Independence Referendum.

The winner of the so-called "poetry slam" will go on to represent the region at the Scottish championships in Glasgow.

Hosted by The Stove artists network, Brave New Words is being promoted as an opportunity to share thoughts, words and creativity with a public audience.

Nithsdale Police ‏tweets, external: male arrested by @NithsdalePolice officers after obstructing a drug search in Whitesands, Dumfries. Quantity of drugs recovered.