http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:50:08 +0000 Copyright (C) 2012 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 22 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/pn_logo_500x75.png http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/ http://cfpress.net/pn424038s2 A BRITISH Champion cyclist has admitted being involved in a hit and run in the Borders. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/20/424038-downhill-rider-apologises-for-moment-of-madness/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/20/424038-downhill-rider-apologises-for-moment-of-madness/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Sport http://cfpress.net/pn424036s1 A 27-YEAR-OLD man continued to chat on his mobile phone and attempted to steer with only one hand as his car skidded in the snow - narrowly missing a parked car, a court heard this week. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/20/424036-the-accused-had-difficulty-steering-but-did-not-feel-the-need-to-take-the-phone-away-from-his-ear/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/20/424036-the-accused-had-difficulty-steering-but-did-not-feel-the-need-to-take-the-phone-away-from-his-ear/ Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423946s1 A FORMER professional footballer has admitted attacking a man during a pub crawl in Peebles. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/17/423946-former-gretna-footballer-admits-involvement-in-beltane-bustup/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/17/423946-former-gretna-footballer-admits-involvement-in-beltane-bustup/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:01:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423828s6 IT first began 18 years ago; and has raised thousands of pounds for charity every year since. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2012/02/15/423828-new-10k-route-added-to-borders-daffodil-walk/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2012/02/15/423828-new-10k-route-added-to-borders-daffodil-walk/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 What's On http://cfpress.net/pn423826s6 IT is one of the most controversial reality shows on television. And, this week, one of its stars is heading to the Borders. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2012/02/15/423826-geordie-shore-star-set-for-galashiels/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2012/02/15/423826-geordie-shore-star-set-for-galashiels/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 What's On http://cfpress.net/pn423829s6 NEWSNIGHT presenter Kirsty Wark and University of St Andrews Principal Louise Richardson have become judges for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, which awards £25,000 to the author of the best historical novel of the year. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423829-new-judges-announced-for-sir-walter-scott-book-prize/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/whatson/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423829-new-judges-announced-for-sir-walter-scott-book-prize/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 What's On http://cfpress.net/pn423758s1 SCOTTISH Borders Council has revealed plans to introduce local bye laws to ban dogs from public parks across the region could be introduced later this year. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423758-sbc-leader-announces-support-for-ban-on-dogs-in-public-parks-in-peeblesshire/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423758-sbc-leader-announces-support-for-ban-on-dogs-in-public-parks-in-peeblesshire/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423757s1 THEY are responsible for speaking up for the people of the Borders. But how good is your councillor? http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423757-how-good-is-your-councillor-/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423757-how-good-is-your-councillor-/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423756s2 SCOTLAND rugby star Chris Paterson could have a street named after him in his hometown of Galashiels. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423756-new-housing-development-is-right-up-patersons-street/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423756-new-housing-development-is-right-up-patersons-street/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Sport http://cfpress.net/pn423755s1 A FATHER and son have announced their intention to stand at the forthcoming council elections in the Borders. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423755-labour-launch-local-election-campaign-in-pub/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/14/423755-labour-launch-local-election-campaign-in-pub/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423604s1 PEEBLES and Innerleithen are set to lose their only traffic warden. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423604-notice-issued-on-peebles-traffic--warden/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423604-notice-issued-on-peebles-traffic--warden/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423603s1 A ROW has broken out between three Peebles councillors over future improvements at Dirtpot Corner. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423603-councillors-clash-over-dirtpot/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423603-councillors-clash-over-dirtpot/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423602s1 PEEBLES High Street is holding its own despite the current economic uncertainty. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423602-peebles-high-street-is-among-best-in-scotland/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423602-peebles-high-street-is-among-best-in-scotland/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423601s1 A FORMER NHS day care centre in Peebles may be about to be turned into a £350,000 family home. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423601-interest-in-former-priorsford-day-unit-/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/10/423601-interest-in-former-priorsford-day-unit-/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423241s1 TWEEDDALE Councillor Neil Calvert has admitted this year's council budget is not as ambitious as he would like it to be. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423241-cautious-calverts-last-stand/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423241-cautious-calverts-last-stand/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423240s1 TWEEDDALE'S most famous author is on his way back to Peebles. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423240-39-steps-to-peebles/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423240-39-steps-to-peebles/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423239s1 HUNDREDS of Council employees have been left short changed this month. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423239-pay-day-agony-at-council/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423239-pay-day-agony-at-council/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423238s1 A PEEBLES pub wants to bring a splash of cafe culture to the town's High Street. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423238-cafe-culture-coming-to-peebles/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423238-cafe-culture-coming-to-peebles/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423237s1 NEWS that work on the notorious Dirtpot Corner will not begin until at least 2015 has been met with fury by a local councillor. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423237-round-the--bend-at--dirtpot/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423237-round-the--bend-at--dirtpot/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423236s1 A PEEBLESSHIRE rehab clinic has been given top marks by government inspectors. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423236-castle-craig-given-clean-bill-of-health/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423236-castle-craig-given-clean-bill-of-health/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn423235s2 PEEBLES golden girl Faye Nicholson had an international debut to remember. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423235-faye-has-to-shoulder-the-glory/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423235-faye-has-to-shoulder-the-glory/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Sport http://cfpress.net/pn423234s2 THERE were plenty of thrills and spills during the opening round of this year's Alpine Winter Series. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423234-innerleithen-has-international-appeal-/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/sport/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423234-innerleithen-has-international-appeal-/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 Sport http://cfpress.net/pn423233s1 POLICE investigating the theft of £500,000 worth of coins have been inundated with tip-offs following a nationwide TV appeal. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423233-new-leads-in-coin-theft/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/02/03/423233-new-leads-in-coin-theft/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn422893s1 A GRIEVING couple from West Linton have broken their silence following the tragic death of their son last year. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/01/27/422893-sons-death-can-help-others/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/01/27/422893-sons-death-can-help-others/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000 News http://cfpress.net/pn422892s1 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. http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/01/27/422892-bridging-local-opinion/ http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/roundup/articles/2012/01/27/422892-bridging-local-opinion/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 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