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Tanny and Jill Gill have been named as this year's Whipman and Whipman's Lass. Photo: Alan Wilson

Whipman Play Society

Couple 'delighted' to be named as 2024 Whipman and Lass

Stacey Downie with two of her medals

Stacey Downie with two of her medals

Peeblesshire athlete secures record medals haul at European championships

A Roamer's Wood interpretation board with planted trees in the background

A Roamer's Wood interpretation board with planted trees in the background

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Concern raised about deer cull in community woodland in Peeblesshire

Photo: Unsplash/BBC Creative

Photo: Unsplash/BBC Creative

Improvements noted at Peeblesshire children’s day centre as inspectors return

Stacey Downie with Joanne Ryan (left) and Roisin McBride

Stacey Downie with Joanne Ryan (left) and Roisin McBride

Peeblesshire athlete claims double gold in first appearance at championships

Stock planning image

Stock planning image

Local government

Full steam ahead for Peeblesshire glamping pods next to former railway line

Access Road Drone Shot 02

Access Road Drone Shot 02

Local government

Quarry firm at loggerheads with Borders council over works at Peeblesshire site

Stock planning image. Photo: Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema

Stock planning image. Photo: Unsplash/Kelly Sikkema

Up to 20 new jobs created if go-ahead given for Peeblesshire industrial units

Bruce Fummey. Photo: Blake Armstrong

Bruce Fummey. Photo: Blake Armstrong

Award-winning comedian to tell Scotland’s story with a twist

Ex-chief inspector hopes to help Peeblesshire village battle anti-social issues

Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Woman broke arm in 'crash caused by van driver' near Peeblesshire village

The NFSP is asking the public not to boycott the Post Office in response to the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Photo: NFSP (National Federation of Subpostmasters)

The NFSP is asking the public not to boycott the Post Office in response to the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Photo: NFSP (National Federation of Subpostmasters)

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

Borders postmaster asks public not to boycott Post Office over ITV drama series

DVLA Petition delivered to Downing Street

DVLA Petition delivered to Downing Street

More than 100,000 people sign petition to retain DVLA services at local post offices

West Linton Primary School Netball team

West Linton Primary School Netball team

Victory for West Linton in Borders Primary School Netball tournament

West Linton Christmas Lights. Photo: Alan Wilson

West Linton Christmas Lights. Photo: Alan Wilson

Clubs and societies

Villagers enjoy festive fun at switch-on and market event

Photo: Unsplash/Glen Carrie

Photo: Unsplash/Glen Carrie

Local government

Peeblesshire ‘dog park’ bid withdrawn after villagers raise concerns

Photo: Unsplash/Erik Mclean

Photo: Unsplash/Erik Mclean

Local government

Further talks over future of under-offer Peeblesshire public toilet to take place

The day centre was slammed in a Care Inspectorate report

The day centre was slammed in a Care Inspectorate report

Children’s day centre in Peeblesshire issues response after critical watchdog report

Tweeddale West councillor Viv Thomson. Photo: SBC

Tweeddale West councillor Viv Thomson. Photo: SBC

Local government

Councillors urged to vote against sale of public toilet in Peeblesshire village

Photo: Unsplash/Colourblind Kevin

Photo: Unsplash/Colourblind Kevin

Local government

Hundreds respond to survey on under-offer public toilets in Peeblesshire village

The Gordon Arms Hotel in West Linton

The Gordon Arms Hotel in West Linton

Popular Peeblesshire pub to embark on new era as departing owners bid farewell

The entrance to West Linton Primary school. Photo: Google Maps

The entrance to West Linton Primary school. Photo: Google Maps

Yobs 'smashing bottles of tequila in Peeblesshire school car park', meeting told

Edinburgh Riding of the Marches. Photo: Alan Wilson

Edinburgh Riding of the Marches. Photo: Alan Wilson

Edinburgh Riding of the Marches

Borders riders and musicians join major Edinburgh spectacle

Photo: Unsplash/Colourblind Kevin. INSET: Toilets in West Linton

Photo: Unsplash/Colourblind Kevin. INSET: Toilets in West Linton

Local government

Fight to save public toilets in Peeblesshire under way after 'generous' offer

Summer fete at Whim Hall Care Centre,

Summer fete at Whim Hall Care Centre,

Summer fete at Whim Hall Care Centre enjoyed by young and old alike

A bakery workshop is among those offered by the service. Photo: Unsplash/Lauren Gray

A bakery workshop is among those offered by the service. Photo: Unsplash/Lauren Gray

Peeblesshire service for people with learning disabilities praised by inspector

The Caley, at Lamancha

The Caley, at Lamancha

Five-bedroom 'impressive' villa is 'wonderful' family home

Comedian Richard Cobb at one of his London shows. Photo: Richard Cobb

Comedian Richard Cobb at one of his London shows. Photo: Richard Cobb

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Peeblesshire comedian set for first solo Fringe show

New Moor Road West Linton, home of Linton Hotspur

New Moor Road West Linton, home of Linton Hotspur

Moor Road to host first ever East of Scotland Football League fixture

Linton Hotspur FC

Linton Hotspur FC

Peeblesshire football club hopes exciting expansion wins council's blessing

Old Bridge over West Water at South Slipperfiled. Photo: Morley Sewell

Old Bridge over West Water at South Slipperfiled. Photo: Morley Sewell

'Urgent repairs' needed at 17th-century Peeblesshire bridge, says walker

The Knot official opening, West Linton.

The Knot official opening, West Linton.

Village celebrates as popular shop finally owned by community

Whipman Week 2023. Photo: Graham Rosie

Whipman Week 2023. Photo: Graham Rosie

Whipman Play Society

Final results from exciting Whipman Week races and games

Rutherford Castle Golf Course. Photo: David P Howard.

Rutherford Castle Golf Course. Photo: David P Howard.

Peeblesshire group rejects ambitious plans for major holiday complex again

Linton Hotspur FC

Linton Hotspur FC

Linton Hotspur to play in the East of Scotland League next season

Whipman Ride Out 2023. Photo: Helen Barrington

Whipman Ride Out 2023. Photo: Helen Barrington

Whipman Play Society

'One of the best days of our lives' - Whipman looks back on week of events

Whipman Junior Rideout 2023. Photo: Linda C Dick

Whipman Junior Rideout 2023. Photo: Linda C Dick

Whipman Play Society

Whipman hosts first ever kids ride before week of celebrations

Fraser and Vikki Kay announced as West Linton Whipman & Lass '23. Photo: Alan Wilson

Fraser and Vikki Kay announced as West Linton Whipman & Lass '23. Photo: Alan Wilson

Whipman Play Society

Whipman Week has arrived – here are all of this week's events

Parents of neurodiverse children to host fun-packed event in Peeblesshire village

Local government

Pets continue to be killed in Tweeddale village despite 20mph zones, meeting hears

Ewan Ramsay on a previous trip to Malawi. Photo: Ewan/Ramsay/JustGiving

Ewan Ramsay on a previous trip to Malawi. Photo: Ewan/Ramsay/JustGiving

Meet the Peeblesshire stroke survivor running the Edinburgh 5k for an African charity

Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Thieves smash window and steal car keys during Peeblesshire break-in

Rutherford Castle Golf Course. Photo: David P Howard.

Rutherford Castle Golf Course. Photo: David P Howard.

Protestors to meet developers face to face over Peeblesshire holiday complex bid

Pop-up Bob with the three Tweeddale West councillors

Pop-up Bob with the three Tweeddale West councillors

Tweeddale councillors welcome arrival of 'Pop-up Bob' in Peeblesshire village

Pop-up Bob will patrol the West Linton streets

Pop-up Bob will patrol the West Linton streets

'Pop-up Bob' set for Peeblesshire village in bid to crack down on speeding vehicles

Rutherford Castle Golf Course. Photo: David P Howard.

Rutherford Castle Golf Course. Photo: David P Howard.

Ambitious scheme to create huge holiday park in Peeblesshire back on agenda

Stock image of a car wheel

Stock image of a car wheel

Road ‘closed in both directions’ near Peeblesshire village following crash

Stacey Downie wth partner and coach Calum Black

Stacey Downie wth partner and coach Calum Black

Two medals for Stacey Downie at the World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships

Mr Begg, Mr Small and Ms Thomson with one of the Houston's buses

Mr Begg, Mr Small and Ms Thomson with one of the Houston's buses

Local government

Tweeddale councillors celebrate after vital bus service is saved

Fraser and Vikki Kay announced as West Linton Whipman & Lass '23. Photo: Alan Wilson

Fraser and Vikki Kay announced as West Linton Whipman & Lass '23. Photo: Alan Wilson

Whipman Play Society

Congratulations given as new Whipman and Lass announced at village concert

A 20mph speed limit sign in the Borders

A 20mph speed limit sign in the Borders

Vehicles travelling through Peeblesshire village at 'unbelievable speed'

Stock image of a car wheel

Stock image of a car wheel

Man and woman taken to hospital after 'three-vehicle' crash on major road

West Linton. Photo: Helen Barrington

West Linton. Photo: Helen Barrington

Community survey set to help shape future of Peeblesshire village

Stock image of a bus. Photo: Pixabay

Stock image of a bus. Photo: Pixabay

New operator of lifeline Peeblesshire bus promises 'more personal service'

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