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Kicking off soccer sixes

FOOTBALLERS are being kitted out with free strips to celebrate the launch of a new six-a-side league in Peebles.

Published: Friday, 11th July, 2008 23:55

Flying high over Tinto!

Golden eagles and red kites won’t be the only sights to see swooping over the Borders countryside this weekend.

Published: Friday, 11th July, 2008 23:55

Test for Stacey

SPRINT sensation Stacey Downie will have to improve her times by around a second if she wants to board the plane for Beijing.

Published: Friday, 11th July, 2008 23:55

Grandfather of athletics hangs up his spikes

THE grandfather of sprint coaching in Scotland is finally hanging up his stopwatch after 50 years in the sport.

Published: Friday, 4th July, 2008 12:00

No joy for soccer duo as Annan win crucial vote

Former Peebles boss Mark Lamb and his assistant Stuart Robertson have joined Spartans.

Published: Friday, 4th July, 2008 12:00

Double-header weekend for Peeblesshire athletes

PEEBLESSHIRE athletes face a busy couple of days with two Borders meetings being staged this weekend.

Published: Friday, 4th July, 2008 12:00

Cardrona tees up for Euro challenge

The European Challenge Tour makes a welcome return to Peeblesshire this weekend as Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf and Country Club hosts the Scottish Challenge golf tournament.

Published: Monday, 30th June, 2008 12:00

Scottish title favourite heads Tweedbank field

TWEEDBANK may not have the traditions and support of other Border Games but Saturday’s meeting has attracted some of the country’s top athletes.

Published: Monday, 30th June, 2008 12:00

Stacey adds GB title

SPRINTER Stacey Downie continued her race for the top with a UK Under-23s title at the weekend.

Published: Monday, 30th June, 2008 12:00

Lynn takes the plunge for Channel swim

Peebles swimmer Lynn Duncan (Beltane Queen 2000) started her Open Water season on Saturday 7 June with a 3K swim in the East District Championships at Lochore Meadows in Fife.

Published: Monday, 23rd June, 2008 12:00

Michael 'Czechs' In

CZECH champion Michael Barvick struck gold at a sun-basked Selkirk on Saturday.

Published: Monday, 23rd June, 2008 12:00

Blue Monday as Spartans are crowned the Kings

FOR one team it was a game too many, for the other it could have been their farewell fling in East of Scotland football.

Published: Monday, 9th June, 2008 12:00