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  • Peebles and District Men’s Shed gets recognition from MSPs

    Peebles Men’s Shed has been recognised by MSPs for the positive influence on its members’ mental health. MSP Christine Grahame visited Peebles and District Men’s Shed a few weeks ago, before deciding to take the debate to the Scottish Parliament

  • Reader's photo

    This photo was posted by Peeblesshire News Camera Club member Stuart Wilson, who added: “Came across this little fellow on way home this morning.” Send us your readers’ photos by emailing editorial@peeblesshirenews.com – or why not join our Peeblesshire

  • Work under way to identify new Peebles cemetery

    LAND is being identified for a new Peebles Cemetery following grave concerns that space was running out to bury the dead. Burial plots have been a long-standing item on the agenda of Peebles Community Council. It was feared that the cemetery

  • Adult protection referrals soar in the Borders

    THE number of adults being referred to adult protection services has risen dramatically over the last four years. Since the 2014/15 financial year there has been a 56 percent increase in the number of Borderers who are suspected of being at risk