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AS many as 30 full time jobs will be created in Peeblesshire later this year if a planned food processing factory is given the go-ahead.
Posted 20 May 2013 07:30
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Appeal launched for foster carers
SCOTTISH Borders Council revealed there is an urgent need for more foster carers in the region after it emerged 87 children are currently being cared for in 46 local homes - with others being forced to travel outwith the area.
Posted 20 May 2013 07:15
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THE men, women and children of Innerleithen were 'roused' on Friday evening as they welcomed the Standard Bearer Elect for 2013.
Posted 20 May 2013 07:12
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Mundell supports Deaf Awareness Week
BORDERS MP David Mundell supported Deaf Awareness Week this week by attending a training session to understand the impact of deafness and improve communication skills to deaf people.
Posted 20 May 2013 07:11
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PEEBLES High School hair and beauty students have worked in partnership with The British Heart Foundation by taking part in a photoshoot at the town's Eastgate Theatre to produce a stunning wedding collection.
Posted 20 May 2013 06:55
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Peebles Ironman embarks on new cycling challenge
AN Ironman from Peebles is looking to cycle the West Highland Way in a day. Sam Anderson is taking on the 96-mile challenge - which includes 17.760 feet of ascent, or the equivalent of cycling up Ben Nevis four times - on June 1.
Posted 19 May 2013 07:30
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ATTRACTIONS in Peebles feature in a national nature festival which begins this week with more than 150 free wildlife events across Scotland.
Posted 19 May 2013 07:00
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Round of applause for fundraising efforts
MEMBERS of Peebles and District Round Table gathered in the new play park at St Ninian's Haugh, Peebles to acknowledge all those who, through their fundraising efforts and donations helped achieve the huge £50,000 target required for the refurbishment.
Posted 18 May 2013 07:13
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Garry is aiming for a smashing time at The Gytes
PEEBLES Community Councillor Garry Rennie is challenging all-comers at badminton this weekend as part of the Peebles Activity Week.
Posted 17 May 2013 07:30
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THIS year's Beltane Queen, Rianna Sterricks from Kingsland Primary School has truly been involved with the festival all her life. At just six-months-old she was part of the fancy dress parade and has been involved in the Beltane ever since.
Posted 17 May 2013 07:30
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Council unveils priority list for local road repairs
AN additional £75,000 is to be spent on resurfacing three problem roads in Peeblesshire.
Posted 17 May 2013 07:16
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LAST Friday the Rotary Club of Peebles together with several Presidents and guests from across the Scottish Borders, celebrated the Rotary year of outgoing President Alan Herd, in the Adam room at the Tontine Hotel.
Posted 17 May 2013 07:14
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Innerleithen friends to the four in Southern Upland fundraising Slog
FOUR friends from Innerleithen are gearing up for a fundraising challenge in memory of a loved one.
Posted 17 May 2013 07:12
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PEEBLES and District Citizens Advice Bureau is urging local people to join the fight against scams and fraudsters, as a new nation-wide campaign gets underway.
Posted 17 May 2013 07:00
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Sport
Peebles Netball hosted its annual festival for Primary 7 girls in Tweeddale this week.
Posted 20 May 2013 07:01
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Local athletes celebrate success in national competition
PEEBLES athlete Sarah McCormack broke up the best of British on her way to a tremendous silver medal in the Lake District at the weekend.
Posted 19 May 2013 07:30
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County Sports on track to success
THE annual County Sports event is to take place in Peebles next week. The Peeblesshire School's Athletic Association will stage the event at Whitestone Park on Wednesday, May 22.
Posted 18 May 2013 07:30
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Peebles Piranhas makes a splash on tour
THE Peebles Piranhas Primary 6 squad embarked on the annual end of season rugby tour last weekend to East Lothian. Out of the twenty P6s who regularly attend weekly training sixteen were eventually available to tour.
Posted 16 May 2013 07:02
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CARDRONA GOLF CLUB: "What is that shiny, yellow object in the sky?" was the cry last Sunday as the weather finally relented and allowed the members of Cardrona to play golf as intended.
Posted 13 May 2013 07:30
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PEEBLES teenager Scout Adkin has been selected for the Scotland Hill Running squad.
Posted 12 May 2013 07:30
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Peeblesshire News Poll
Should planning application be given the go ahead at Rosetta Caravan Park to build 175 new houses?
