David O'Leary

New leads in coin theft

POLICE investigating the theft of £500,000 worth of coins have been inundated with tip-offs following a nationwide TV appeal.

Castle Craig given clean bill of health

A PEEBLESSHIRE rehab clinic has been given top marks by government inspectors.

Round the bend at Dirtpot

NEWS that work on the notorious Dirtpot Corner will not begin until at least 2015 has been met with fury by a local councillor.

Cafe culture coming to Peebles

A PEEBLES pub wants to bring a splash of cafe culture to the town's High Street.

39 steps to Peebles

TWEEDDALE'S most famous author is on his way back to Peebles.

Mileage rate cuts has left carers broke

A BORDERS carer claims he has been forced to stop buying treats for his disabled child after council bosses slashed his mileage rate.

Bridging local opinion

RESULTS from the largest survey yet on the siting of a new Tweed Bridge show a 90 per cent preference for it to be as far to the east as possible.

Son's death can help others

A GRIEVING couple from West Linton have broken their silence following the tragic death of their son last year.

The Cuddy needs you

PEEBLES' very own version of The Wombles want your old photographs and memories.

First Minister assures consultation on court

FIRST Minister Alex Salmond has stated that that no decisions will be taken to close sheriff courts in Scotland without local consultation.

Our very own Oor Wullie

Help ma boab, Oor Wullie's living in Peeblesshire.

Plans confirmed for deadly junction

IT has been confirmed this week that lethal Leadburn Junction will have its speed limits reduced - from all sides.

Spurlens Rig windfarm bid blown out

PLANS to construct six 125-metre high wind turbines near Leadburn have been rejected amid fears the noise levels could play havoc with sonic waves.

Road closed twice following crash

THE A703 had to be closed twice last week after a truck crashed and careered down a 20ft embankment.

Tian Tian meet Tian Tian

A CHINESE girl from Peebles has made friends with one of Edinburgh Zoo's newest residents.

Peebles' Field of Dreams

Peebles is to benefit from its very own Field of Dreams.

Big Brother at Leadburn

THE use of CCTV cameras to monitor traffic at a notorious junction has been called for by local MSP Christine Grahame.

Branching out in Tweeddale

SCOTTISH Borders Council is set to embark on a £50,000 tree replanting scheme in Peebles.

One way the wrong way

A FURIOUS campaigner has hit out against new traffic regulations after her own car was damaged twice.

Court defence team grows

LOCAL councillors and legal professionals have joined forces to fight plans to close Peebles Sheriff Court.