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Old school asbestos clear-up to cost council more than £2.5m

Old school asbestos clear-up to cost council more than £2.5m
BBC Scotland Tuesday 09 June 2026, 10:44 UTC 1 min read
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Detailed surveys reveal significant issues at the former secondary sites in Galashiels and Peebles.

Detailed surveys reveal significant issues at the former secondary sites in Galashiels and Peebles.
Galashiels (ORG) Peebles (ORG)
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