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• Published: 27 Aug 2010 09:30

  Fine season opening for Peebles

  THE new unsponsored Premier 2 league got underway with a hard fought win at Beveridge Park for Peebles.

• Published: 13 Aug 2010 09:30

  Minch Moor windfarm plans Vatten-fall

  CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a wind farm at one of the Borders’ best known beauty spots have been thrown out this week.

• Published: 6 Aug 2010 09:30

  Rector's praise for top performance pupils

  PUPILS across Peeblesshire have been praised for their performance in this year's exams - which were among the best in the Borders.

• Published: 3 Aug 2010 09:30

  What the Job Ads Don’t Say

  It’s not surprising that we can get into the habit of trying to mould ourselves to what’s out there – a disempowering approach, which can seriously knock our self-esteem. But it doesn’t need to be this way.

• Published: 3 Aug 2010 09:30

  Tired? – 1 in 4 of us are working without a break

  It was reported today by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy that 1 in 4 workers are not exercising their rights to take rest breaks during the day. The Society said that long hours could pose “serious risks” to health and may lead to huge costs for employers.

• Published: 3 Aug 2010 09:30

  Second Interview Advice

  If you are reading this article, then it is most likely that you’ve been invited to attend a second interview. So what’s next? There is still some work to be done before you can prove you’re the ideal candidate. Nevertheless, you can be proud of yourself for what you’ve achieved so far – managing to sell yourself to your prospective employer.

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 08:00

  “I’m working from home today!”

  A few years ago, if a colleague said they were working from home, you can bet there would be a number of people rolling their eyes in disbelief: after all, working from home was nothing more than a euphemism for “I had a few too many last night and I’m not feeling great – the sofa’s by the computer and the phone’s in my pocket…”

• Published: 28 Jul 2010 08:00

  Will unpaid overtime keep your job safe?

  With current employment uncertainty, it’s only natural to want to protect yourself against redundancy. But if you’re always the first to give up your lunch break, the first to come in early and the last to leave every night, it could be that you’re being taken advantage of.

• Published: 27 Jul 2010 09:30

  Advice for Mums returning to work

  With all the negative press about the state of the economy and the resulting increase in unemployment, it is not surprising that mums currently on career breaks are “conditioned” into thinking and accepting that a return to work in the current climate will be tough if not unachievable. Majella Wilkins from Return2WorkMums offers advice to those who have taken a career break and want to get back into employment.

• Published: 9 Jul 2010 09:30

  Hunt is on for Walkerburn wildcat

  A FERAL tomcat has been terrorising Walkerburn, attacking several domestic pets.

• Published: 9 Jul 2010 09:30

  Two's company!

  A LOCAL theatre company is already causing controversy at the Edinburgh Festival - a month before it starts.

• Published: 9 Jul 2010 09:30

  Traquair hopes to be rolling it in

  SCOTLAND'S oldest inhabited house is to play host to the country's newest high-adrenaline activity - rolling about in a giant plastic ball.

• Published: 2 Jul 2010 09:30

  Currie bows out with player plea

  PEEBLES RFC's outgoing president Jim Currie looked back on his two years in the hot seat and reflected: "It had some good times and some difficult ones."

• Published: 2 Jul 2010 09:30

  West Linton school decision

  WEST Linton Primary School finally learned where its new home will be this week.

• Published: 25 Jun 2010 11:54

  West Linton shop defence

  TWEEDDALE councillors have defended their village after it topped a recent survey of empty shops.

• Published: 25 Jun 2010 11:49

  Peebles face hat-trick of away days in opening games

  PEEBLES face a trio of travels at the start of the forthcoming season.

• Published: 18 Jun 2010 12:03

  Runaway plane, never coming back

  HOMEOWNERS have been asked to look for a stray plane that may have landed in their garden.

• Published: 11 Jun 2010 14:41

  Worker crushed at Eshiels depot

  A SAFETY investigation has been launched after a worker was crushed at the council's new Eshiels roads depot.

• Published: 11 Jun 2010 13:39

  World cup woe for Lewis

  IT WAS more world cup disappointment for Innerleithen downhill star Lewis Buchanan in Fort William last weekend.

• Published: 11 Jun 2010 13:27

  National chain forced to apologise to Peebles teens

  ONE of the high street's largest chains has been forced to apologise to three teenagers from Peebles.

• Published: 10 Jun 2010 14:54

  Thieves target Peebles Cemetery

  A DISTRAUGHT relative has told of her horror after gifts she left on a grave in Peebles Cemetery were stolen.

• Last updated: 4 Jun 2010 11:45

  Bravery award for mother and son

  A MOTHER and son from Broughton are to receive a bravery award after pulling a man from a burning vehicle in a daring rescue.

• Last updated: 4 Jun 2010 11:35

  Bravery award for mother and son

  A MOTHER and son from Broughton are to receive a bravery award after pulling a man from a burning vehicle in a daring rescue.

• Last updated: 4 Jun 2010 11:29

  Rovers win Lucas Trophy

  LOCAL football emerged as the winner of this year's Alec Lucas Memorial Tournament.

• Published: 4 Jun 2010 11:15

  Chaos follows road accident on A72

  POLICE have been criticised after a road smash near Cardrona caused traffic chaos - after witnesses claim they only remembered to close the road in one direction.

• Published: 28 May 2010 15:30

  Lewis aims to impress

  INNERLEITHEN downhiller Lewis Buchanan proved he had talent beyond his years at the European cup in Germany last weekend.

• Published: 28 May 2010 14:59

  Beltane heads for the charts

  Border festivals are usually more 'aye been' than iPod, but all that is about to change as the Beltane launches its first ever podcast this weekend.

• Published: 28 May 2010 14:52

  Everyone's a loser as match cancelled

  NATIONAL football chiefs have forced two local tournaments for kids to be cancelled - for fears someone might WIN.

• Last updated: 28 May 2010 15:40

  Farewell Nicola

  Nicola Jean Walker from Netherurd Mains is off to Australia and her family want to wish her a great time and say they'll miss her lots.

• Last updated: 21 May 2010 12:21

  A new queen is unveiled

  THE sun shone from a cloudless sky over Peebles on Wednesday afternoon - and the Beltane Queen for 2010 wore a sunny smile as the weeks of waiting ended.