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spread into the Borders

Posted by Oden · November 29, 2010 · 2 replies

UK Snow: Record Low Temperatures As Freezing Weather To Grip Britain For Weeks | UK News | Sky News

Sky News weather presenter Isobel Lang said: "This evening, the heaviest snow across central and eastern Scotland will spread into the Borders and northeast England, moving inland overnight," she said.

Borders
Why does this word begin with a capital letter?

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Because it's the name of an area of Gt. Britain - the most southern area of Scotland, on the border with England. See here for some nice pics.

Thank you, Sue.