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Council tax freeze approved

AFTER dealing with a “difficult financial year”, Scottish Borders Council Administration approved a zero-per-cent rise in council tax.

Published: Friday, 15th February, 2008 10:30

Blaze destroys popular shelter

A POPULAR plodders shelter at Glentress has been torched during the school holidays.

Published: Friday, 15th February, 2008 10:30

New contact for reporting crime

A NEW method of reporting crime has been introduced in the Borders.

Published: Friday, 15th February, 2008 10:30

Artless theft

RUTHLESS robbers have snatched a priceless heavyweight present from the door of a Peebles studio.

Published: Friday, 8th February, 2008 12:30

Keep your hands off Lee Pen warn residents

ANGRY residents in Innerleithen claim a proposed housing development could destroy the ‘beauty and tranquility’ of their town.

Published: Friday, 8th February, 2008 12:30

The Borders will be a 'faceless blob'

FEARS are growing that changes to local business and tourist enterprises will have a negative impact on the Borders.

Published: Friday, 8th February, 2008 12:30

'Touch times ahead' as council 'cuts' could be on cards

COUNCIL tax in the Borders will be frozen this year.

Published: Friday, 8th February, 2008 12:00

Wigwam plan

IF you don’t fancy camping in the cold and wet, but love the great outdoors, you might be in luck.

Published: Friday, 1st February, 2008 12:30

Locals delight at lifeline for Inn

THE historic Crook Inn could yet be saved for the people of the Borders, Tweeddale – and the nation.

Published: Friday, 1st February, 2008 12:30

Trail-blazing Newlands scheme steps ahead

A “RADICAL” scheme to run a local school as a community trust has got one step closer to becoming a reality.

Published: Friday, 1st February, 2008 12:30

Riding school plan approved

PLANS for a riding school and stables in West Linton have been approved by councillors.

Published: Friday, 1st February, 2008 12:30

New re-development plans

FLATS and an office unit are to be created at a garage site in Peebles.

Published: Friday, 1st February, 2008 12:30