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Local council defends its magnificently paid seven
SCOTTISH Borders Council has come in for criticism over the number of high-paid officials it employs.
Posted 23 May 2013 07:30
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'Elderly people's welfare is still being compromised'
A BORDERS MSP is calling for a review of how care contracts are awarded by Scottish Borders Council - just weeks before million-pound deals are announced.
Posted 23 May 2013 07:30
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Grahame gets busy to help beekeepers restore devastated stocks
THE announcement of a £200,000 fund to help commercial bee farmers prompted a group of individual beekeepers to contact Borders MSP Christine Grahame.
Posted 23 May 2013 06:57
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Road safety concerns driven home by councillors
PEEBLES Community Council have offered their full support to a campaign to make the roads around Peebles primary schools safer.
Posted 22 May 2013 07:30
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Model students raise money for charity
HAIRDRESSING students from Borders College showcased their skills to friends, family and local placement providers whilst raising funds for the Jimmy's Footsteps (Cancer Research) charity at the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels recently.
Posted 22 May 2013 07:14
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BORDERS MP David Mundell is urging constituents to "get on your bike," ahead of this autumn's 10th anniversary Tour of Britain.
Posted 22 May 2013 07:02
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Minister for Children and Young People visits the Borders
MINISTER for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell MSP visited the Borders this week to learn more about the current challenges and opportunities with regard to improving outcomes for children and young people in the region.
Posted 22 May 2013 06:58
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The Borders celebrates Year of Natural Scotland
FROM a dawn chorus woodland walk at Harestanes, a moth-trapping evening at Plora Wood, horse logging demonstrations and welly walks - to wildlife film-making for beginners, there's something for everyone during biodiversity month.
Posted 22 May 2013 06:43
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No end in sight for A72 landslip problems
SCOTTISH Borders Councillor Catriona Bhatia is seeking assurances that proper plans are in place to avoid a repeat of the traffic chaos caused by the recent landslip at Nutwood near Dirtpot Corner on the A72.
Posted 21 May 2013 07:30
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A LEADING care charity in the Borders faces a funding crisis - after its bank account was closed.
Posted 21 May 2013 07:16
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Biodiversity bonanaza at Kingsland Primary
ECO-CONSCIOUS pupils at Kingsland Primary School got the whole school community thinking about nature on their doorstep during a 'Biodiversity Bonanza.'
Posted 21 May 2013 07:15
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Borders Justice Centre under discussion
THE feasibility of establishing a Justice Centre in the Central Borders in the wake of the proposed closure of Peebles Sheriff Court moves a step closer when it will be considered at a meeting of stakeholders to be held locally next month.
Posted 21 May 2013 07:13
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BORDERS MP David Mundell has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week (June 3-9), giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.
Posted 21 May 2013 07:05
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AS many as 30 full time jobs will be created in Peeblesshire later this year if a planned food processing factory is given the go-ahead.
Posted 20 May 2013 07:30
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Peeblesshire News Poll
Should planning application be given the go ahead at Rosetta Caravan Park to build 175 new houses?
This Poll is now closed.
Yes (31.3%)
No (68.8%)
Don't Know (0.0%)
