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Published: 9 Mar 2010 12:18
Beltane event runs into trouble
ONE of the oldest parts of the Beltane Festival has run its final race.
Published: 9 Mar 2010 12:14
IT'S the birthday wish of every little boy - a jet fighter.
Published: 9 Mar 2010 12:12
A REAL ding-dong has taken place over Innerleithen's Memorial Hall clock.
Published: 9 Mar 2010 12:10
A MAN was rescued from the River Tweed in Peebles on Saturday after collapsing into the water at Neidpath.
Published: 9 Mar 2010 12:08
PEEBLES has become the first Borders town to declare its intention to develop a Business Improvement District (BID).
Published: 9 Mar 2010 12:05
Row erupts over St Ronan's breakdown
A POLITICAL row has kicked off in Tweeddale over a £230,000 extension to St Ronan's Nursery.
Last updated: 26 Feb 2010 13:28
Lewis keeps his cool on icy track
Lewis Buchanan took the win on rather icy home soil at the downhill winter series in Innerleithen last weekend.
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: 26 Feb 2010 13:17
Parker and pupils march into parade blunder
BUNGLING council bosses have been left red faced after breaking their own rules with a landmark parade.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 13:15
Pressure applied for Leadburn improvements
LONG-AWAITED plans to improve one of the most dangerous junctions in Scotland are being driven forward this week.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 13:12
Council starts to melt over cone king's campaign
INNERLEITHEN ice-cream man Andrew Caldwell admitted he was relieved after council chiefs agreed to review their controversial planning policy.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 13:08
COMMUNITY leaders at Newlands are set to announce the firm who will help realise their dream.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 13:05
Beltane stalwarts awarded Tweeddale Citizens of the Year 2010
TWO of Peebles' best known faces took the honours at the Tweeddale Citizen of the Year Award last week.
Published: 26 Feb 2010 12:52
Horace the Heron comes in from the cold
AN Innerleithen man has been left stunned by the attentions of a leggy bird.
Last updated: 26 Feb 2010 12:49
Parents anger over nursery extension plans
COUNCILLORS have hit back over claims that plans to extend an Innerleithen nursery are sub-standard.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 17:04
Abandoned ferret looking for love
ANIMAL welfare officers are hoping to 'ferret' out the owner of a pet polecat abandoned near Peebles.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 17:01
NHS Borders slashes cancer treatment waiting times
NHS BORDERS has exceeded the national target for cancer treatment waiting times.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 16:57
Hay Lodge Hospital hit by vomiting bug
HAYLODGE Community Hospital is the latest facility in the region to be hit with the winter vomiting bug.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 16:50
Nurture has won out against nature in the battle over Tweed Island.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 16:46
Single complaint may silence historic clock
INNERLEITHEN'S historic clock could be silenced for the first time in 46 years - after just one noise complaint over its chimes.
Published: 18 Feb 2010 16:44
Innerleithen chairlift delayed by lack of private cash
HOPES of a money-spinning bike uplift for the Tweed Valley will have to wait until a private firm shows some interest.
Published: 15 Feb 2010 09:47
The cover letter is the first opportunity you have to impress an employer so best not treat it as a formality.
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.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 10:59
Missed kicks cost Peebles on their revenge mission
On the same number of league points prior to the game there was never any doubt that this local derby would be a close run affair.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 10:56
Peebles teenager reaches top of leaderboard
PEEBLES youngster Craig Howie has underlined his growing credentials by finishing joint first at the home of golf.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 10:53
Power proposals given a frosty reception
INNERLEITHEN'S ice cream king has been told he can keep his sign - but not to plug it in.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 10:52
BORDERS councillors have voted through a third consecutive freeze on council tax.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 10:48
Death trap link between bike centres
LOCAL councillors have been slammed for endangering the lives of local residents and tourists.
Published: 12 Feb 2010 10:46
Anger over demolition blunders in Peebles
AN under-fire demolition company has apologised to local homeowners for causing an electrical blackout.
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