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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.
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.
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.
Council unveils priority list for local road repairs
AN additional £75,000 is to be spent on resurfacing three problem roads in Peeblesshire.
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.
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.
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.
Borders road safety on course despite ten deaths
ROAD safety officers in the Borders remain on course to hit Government targets - despite ten deaths in the Borders last year.
Local council defends its magnificently paid seven
SCOTTISH Borders Council has come in for criticism over the number of high-paid officials it employs.
New blood in the neighbourhood
Scottish Borders Council has unveiled plans for a new apprenticeship scheme - in a bid to reduce the average age of their elderly workforce.
IT is time to get up, get out and get healthy. The London Olympics may be a distant memory but Peebles Community Council is offering their own sporting celebrations next week with the annual Sports Week.
Benefits blow begins to bite in the Borders
THOUSANDS of unemployed, disabled and sick people in the region are facing financial disaster as welfare reform works its way through the poorest households.
Top Scot talks up region's 'natural' tourism credentials
ONE of Scotland's most famous hikers, Cameron McNeish is helping endorse the region's 'natural' credentials as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013.
Row over Peebles Court closure continues
BORDERS MSP Jim Hume, has branded Christine Grahame MSP's support for a Galashiels justice centre as a replacement for Peebles and Duns Sheriff Courts as nothing more than a notion.
Pay parking survey given green light
A DRIVE to extend pay parking in Peebles continued to stall this week. Councillors on Scottish Borders Council's Tweeddale Area Forum this week agreed to spend £3300 on a survey to assess the demand.
BORDERS MP David Mundell is warning constituents to be extra vigilant following a police scam warning.
Petition fails to halt closure of hospital hydro pool
PATIENTS in Peeblesshire will have to travel further to use a hydrotherapy to aid their recovery in future.
New chapter opens on Innerleithen library
INNERLEITHEN Library Contact Centre is set to open to the public on Thursday, May 16.
PEEBLES needs volunteers to join the fight for every heartbeat at their local supermarket
A SERIES of events are to take place over Christain Aid Week May 12- 18 in Peebles.
CHILDREN in the Borders are getting thinner according to new Government figures.
Peebles awaits announcement of Beltane Queen
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Peebles will celebrate the start of a summer of festivities this week.
Young Borderer wants to see equality for everyone
A YOUNG man from the Hawick area who was bullied at school for having a lesbian mother and left too scared to come out himself, wants teachers across the Borders to treat homophobia as serious as racism.
TWEEDDALE MSP Christine Grahame managed to refrain from blowing anything up during a visit to the Lab in a Lorry, which was at Peebles High School on Tuesday.
TO celebrate the launch of the new style, open-plan branch, Tweeddale MP David Mundell 'cut the ribbon' at Peebles Post Office last Friday.
A BORDERS mum has launched a baby and kids market website after the real-life stalls proved such a hit with buyers across the region - and beyond. The Jack & Jill Markets where mums come together to buy and sell second hand baby and kids' items was set up by founder Nicole Diamond from Peebles.
Borders based care company slammed
A CARE company who neglected their elderly clients has been given a fortnight to get its act together.
MARIE Curie fundraisers invite everyone to join in the party spirit by participating in a 5km walk round Peebles later this month.
A coffee, a scone, and a new summer dress please
IF your looking for a new summer outfit, or perhaps hoping to look good at the Beltane look no further than the Sunflower Restaurant in Peebles this Sunday.
Borders housing bosses under fire
LOCAL MSP Christine Grahame has called the chief executive of the Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) to resign, following allegations of bullying at the organisation.
Innerleithen welcomes new Standard Bearer
TEN years after he first became Chairman of the St Ronan's Border Games Committee and 20 years since he was Standard Bearer, Keith Belleville is preparing once again to oversee the Introduction Night this evening (Friday) at the Memorial Hall in Innerleithen.
Biggar Post Office on the move?
RESIDENTS of Biggar and the surrounding area are being urged to have their say on plans to relocate the town's Post Office.
Injured biker rushed to hospital
A 52-YEAR-OLD man was rushed to hospital following a motorcycle crash on the A72.
Bah humbug to Peebles Christmas lights plan
A PROJECT to decorate the Chambers Institute and the Tontine Hotel wall in Peebles this Christmas won't see the light of day.
Transplant team dive into challenge
THE Transplant Ambassador Team made a splash last weekend when they took part in the Peebles Swimathon. In their ranks was 87-year-old Donald Swanston, the oldest member of the team to participate.
PUPILS from Priorsford Primary in Peebles are officialy the brains of the Borders. Alex Jones, Ross Millar, Jack O'Hara and Emily Wright scooped the annual Rotary Primary School Quiz title in Galashiels this week.
Ambulance alert for crumbling Carlowse
COUNCIL bosses will attempt to persuade ambulance crews to relocate to a crumbling bridge for six weeks in the summer.
BORDERS MSP Christine Grahame has congratulated Lamancha on driving forward their community car club project.
Bert banishes the locks as Angela accepts the donations
A COUPLE raising money for charity have made thousands of pounds after a close shave last month.
Educational inspiration at Adult Learners Awards
ENDEAVOUR was the winner at the Borders Adult Learners Award ceremony last week.
Cooking up a storm in Innerleithen
YOUNG chefs served up a culinary feast as part of a fundraising session for Innerleithen Youth Club on Saturday.
Parents gather pace in bid to improve Peebles road safety
A CAMPAIGNING mum is stepping up her fight to ensure that children can cross roads safely near schools in Peebles.
Adult protection concerns rocket
CONCERNS over abuse towards vulnerable adults in the Borders soared last year.
SPIRITS are high at Walkerburn Primary School, as staff and former pupils prepare for the final celebration of their 150th birthday.
Silver lining for Peebles Scout Hut
PEEBLES & District Round Table held their Annual Mile of Silver collection on Peebles High Street on April 20.
PEEBLES residents have been warned by police that a bogus workman may be operating in the town.
A taste of Scotland...the Eddleston way
PUPILS at Eddleston Primary have been getting all patriotic in recent weeks - as part of a major school project.
Battle lines drawn to block Rosetta plans
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to block plans for 172 houses at Rosetta Caravan Park have gathered more than 300 signatures on a petition.
Stamping out sick-note culture
COUNCIL bosses are getting tough with the sick note culture that has plagued its corridors for years.
CLOVENFORDS councillor Stuart Bell is pushing for a skip - after his request for a garden waste uplift was rejected by his colleagues.
Meter ticking on parking charges
CONTROVERSIAL plans to drive parking charges back into Peebles will be top of the agenda at the Tweeddale Area Forum next week.
Progress made on new Tweed Bridge
STEPS towards building a second bridge across the River Tweed in Peebles are gathering pace.
When Peebles was a knock out in Europe
IT is 40 years ago this weekend when members of the Peebles 'It's A Knockout team' appeared on BBC television as they competed against North Berwick in the hit entertainment programme.
Ambulance bosses buoyed by BGH decision
AMBULANCE chiefs have welcomed a decision by the Scottish Government to allow for a new depot to be built at Borders General Hospital.
All health centres and GP practices in the Tweeddale area will be closed for the public holiday on Monday.
Adult protection concerns rocket
CONCERNS over abuse towards vulnerable adults in the Borders soared last year.
CARDRONA could become the latest community in Peeblesshire to set up its own Community First Responder Group.
A 28-year-old man was hospitalised after a crash on Caberston Road in Walkerburn.
A PEEBLES Mum has launched a baby and kids market website after the real-life stalls proved such a hit with buyers across Scotland.
A REVAMP of the gardens at Forest View in Peebles is complete following the unveiling of a new 'chicken and egg seat'.
Bogus workman warning for Peebles
PEEBLES residents have been warned by the Police that bogus workman may be operating in the town.
SOCIAL work bosses have reached a compromise to save the region's only specialist disability centre.
NHS Borders Board will meet in Melrose today (Thursday, May 2) for its public board meeting.
Stamping out sick-note culture
COUNCIL bosses are getting tough with the sick note culture that has plagued its corridors for years.
Rural support road show in the Borders
PEOPLE in the Scottish Borders will get the chance to have their say on the shaping of a programme of measures to provide financial support for rural communities.
Borders Chamber demands all-Scotland ITV Service
TELEVISION viewers across the Borders must be given the chance to watch their ITV programmes from a broadcaster in Scotland rather than the north of England, according to a powerful new report.
Peebles mountain biker ready for abroad challenge
PEEBLES cross-country mountain biker Calum Magowan enjoyed a stellar first domestic season in the saddle at youth level, but after bulking up over the winter the 15-year-old believes he is equipped to challenge abroad in 2013.
'Disappointing minority' continue to indulge in alcohol
POLICE have warned they will continue to target underage drinking at this summer's Borders festivals and rugby sevens series.
Whipman Play signals the start of festivities in West Linton
THE introductory Whipman concert played out smoothly on Friday night, with a jubilant audience cheering on the performers ahead of the announcement of the Whipman Elect and his Lass.
Youngsters spring clean Innerleithen
COMMUNITY conscious pupils at St Ronan's Primary School will be doing their bit to keep their town tidy last weekend.
