PEOPLE of all ages have been out today to take part in a demonstration on climate change. It took all took place in Peebles this afternoon. Our photographer Helen Barrington was there and she captured these photos.
A HOUSING developer in Peebles has failed to adhere to safety conditions set by Scottish Borders Council. Members of Peebles Community Council heard last week that Persimmon had not erected the appropriate safety signage for building 71 houses at
KEEPING Peebles flourishing following cuts to seasonal planting displays by Scottish Borders Council is going to cost a pretty penny. It was revealed last week that if the community want to save the flowerbeds, tubs and hanging baskets under threat
This week's Pet Of The Week, from Borders Pet Rescue, is a bonded pair of rabbits called Miffy and Boo. The charity told us: "Miffy is a seven-year-old neutered brown girl and Boo is a two-year-old black and white boy. They are a friendly pair who
COMMUNITY leaders in Peebles have said they will fight fresh plans for housing on Venlaw hill. Housing developers Carmichael Homes are refusing to give up on their controversial bid to build 22 houses on the site. An application to develop the
AN Innerleithen resident has spoken of her disgust after witnessing a cyclist shouting abuse at a local pensioner who asked him not to ride on the pavement. Sarah Keddie contacted us this week to say she was astounded by the total lack of respect
WILDFLOWER meadows are to be increased throughout the Borders in a bid to boost biodiversity. Councils across Britain are being encouraged to let neatly-mown grass verges become mini-meadows where wildflowers and wildlife can flourish. But
THE future of a town centre building in Peebles has been secured with the granting of almost £190,000 to a community organisation. Fears were expressed when the Peebles Ex-Servicemen's Club closed its doors more than a year ago. Falling membership
FOUR Priorsford P3 boys have raised £800 for charity. The boys took part in muddy 5k obstacle course last Saturday, September 15. Blair, Fraser, Jock and Robbie all completed the course and donated the money raised to Cancer Research.
COUNTER plans for the March Street Mills site in Peebles have won favour with the Scottish government. Peebles Community Trust led the fight against housing proposals for the land by owners Moorbrook Textiles. The application for 69 houses was
COUNCILLORS will be asked to rubber stamp plans this week to dissolve their arms-length care company. SB Cares has been blighted by poor inspection reports, controversial closures and staffing scandals since its establishment on April 1, 2015.
A CRISIS-HIT care service in the Borders has recorded losses of more than £3 million during last year. SB Cares provides support and other services for around 12,000 clients across the region. But the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) organisation
SUNDAY marked the end of an era in Peebles with the laying-up of the Royal British Legion Colours. And a special memorial was also unveiled to commemorate a century of Remembrance in the Royal Burgh. After 93 years of aiding and fundraising for
GREEN-fingered pupils at Newlands Primary School will have to invest in silver polish after almost wiping the boards at their local flower show. The children won prizes in every section at the Cottagers Show from vegetables to drawing. And the
POPPYSCOTLAND needs you! Or, to be more precise, fundraising stalwarts Mike and Sheila Stark need your help to continue their hard work in Peebles. The Starks and Scotland’s leading Armed Forces charity are searching for new volunteers to help
