Peeblesshire News

Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:52

Pupils pitch in for sporting success

PEEBLES High pupils are celebrating after plans for an all-weather pitch hit the back of the net this week.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:49 (1)

Leadburn calls rejected by Transport Minister

LOCAL politicians and councillors have reacted angrily to claims by Transport Minister, Stewart Stevenson, that he has no influence to move forward improvements at Leadburn Junction...
Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:47

Historic approval for Chambers Institution

CONTROVERSIAL council plans for the Chambers Institution have been passed by Historic Scotland.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:46

Alarming figures reveal rise in abortions

THE number of children having an abortion in the Borders has almost doubled in the past year - with the youngest a girl aged just 13.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:44

Schools plagued by pests

PEST control companies are being run off their feet in a bid to keep plagued Border schools vermin free.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 12:40

Eastgate first to offer audio service

A REVOLUTIONARY new service for blind and visually impaired arts lovers is to be launched in Peebles.

Sport
Last updated: 26th February, 2010 01:28pm

Lewis keeps his cool on icy track

(2)

Lewis Buchanan took the win on rather icy home soil at the downhill winter series in Innerleithen last weekend.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 13:07

Peebles kick Kirkcaldy into touch

KIRKCALDY kicked off this Scottish Hydro Premier 2 match at the Gytes, and got an early penalty on the Peebles 22.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 13:03

Biggar bounce up to fourth

BIGGAR recorded a pleasing win over their Border visitors and thereby jumped up to 4th place in Premier 2.
Published: 12 Mar 2010 13:00

Vale move to third with second-half treble

AFTER two close encounters, the only thing Vale could have been sure of as they went into their third meeting of the season with Easthouses was that they would have to work hard...
Published: 26 Feb 2010 13:24

Hawick's late show hurts Peebles

Whilst the home side always seemed the more dangerous on the break and dominated territory, unlucky Peebles led for much of the game.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 13:20

Hotspurs come from behind to topple Rovers

LOCAL derbies don't come any tighter than this one.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 11:03

Somerville's late strike salvages point

It remains to be seen whether this will be a Premier Division fixture next season, but as a top of the table First Division clash it didn't do too badly.

Sport