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Union leaders press Scotland’s case

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:01:04 GMT

Scottish farming leaders met Defra minister Owen Paterson last week to press the case for Scotland in the final lead-in to CAP reform decisions being made.

Food literacy is key for future

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:58:05 GMT

Reports such as “Eight out of 10 children don’t know milk comes from cows” or “Six out of 10 children think bananas grow in Britain” are familiar enough, emphasising the ever-increasing disconnection between farm and consumer.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:08:21 GMT

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Christine Grahame raises questions over Scottish Borders Council’s handling of £420,000 George Knox Fund

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:34:39 GMT

A Borders MSP has raised concerns about Scottish Borders Council’s handling of a £420,000 bequest left for the elderly people of Galashiels.

Fountainhall quarry reopening digs up A7 fears

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:12:04 GMT

The reopening of a quarry at Fountainhall has increased fears over the safety of a stretch of the busiest road in the Borders.

Ian aiming to promote region round the world

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:54 GMT

A former shooting manager for a top hotel has set up his own business in the Borders, offering rural sporting packages to visitors.

Reviews reward for Hawick hotel

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:00:13 GMT

The Mansfield House Hotel in Hawick has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.

Lamont calls for A68 repairs to be speeded up

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:01:20 GMT

John Lamont has written to transport minister Keith Brown to complain about delays caused by traffic lights on the A68 south of Jedburgh.

Design prize success built on centre’s green credentials

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:41:59 GMT

The visitor centre at Abbotsford has been awarded a prestigious architectural prize in this year’s Scottish Design Awards. The building, which opened last August, was designed by Edinburgh firm, LDN Architects who picked up the award for Sustainable Design. The building was also commended in the public building category.

New-look website for The Southern

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:41:10 GMT

The Southern Reporter’ website now has a new look for its great mix of local news, sport and information.

It’s never been an easy life for man ... or woman

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:47:45 GMT

It’s hardly surprising that things have changed in 170 years. But it is still a sobering thought that in 1841 one in four people in Britain were employed in farming, while now it is less than one in 100.

Alastair extols benefits of anaerobic digestion

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:39:45 GMT

Anaerobic digestion could potentially be the next big thing for Borders farmers.

Johnston Press wins prestigious award

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:41:46 GMT

Johnston Press plc, the parent company of The Southern Reporter and the Selkirk Weekend Advertiser, has won a top award at the prestigious Association of Online Publishers Awards.

Community drop-in events for Borders Railway underway

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:02:07 GMT

Borders Railway is hosting a new series of community drop-in sessions this month, starting on Thursday at Gala Rugby Club.

Johnston Press launches new recruitment service in Scotland

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:28:43 GMT

Johnston Press, the Southern Reporter’s parent company and one of the leading community media groups in the UK, announced today the launch of The SmartList Scotland. The SmartList, a fixed-price recruitment service, provides recruiters with a short list of quality, pre-screened candidates for one fixed fee.

Regional award for Hawick funeral planners

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:02:37 GMT

Robson’s Funeral Directors in Hawick was recently named Golden Charter’s Regional Funeral Planner of the Year for the south of Scotland.

Give your presentations online

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:59:07 GMT

If you have a new product or service to launch, wouldn’t it be good to be able to present it your existing and potential clients?

Chamber director to focus on SNP role

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:54:04 GMT

A DIRECTOR of the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce (SBCC) has stepped down with immediate effect to concentrate on the SNP’s referendum campaign.

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:52:56 GMT

A 10-year economic strategy has been set out by the council, aiming to increase jobs and improve opportunities for young Borderers.

Land ownership ‘obsession’ is stalling best use progress

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:19:33 GMT

An ‘obsession’ with who owns the land rather than the best use of it halts progress, Buccleuch Estates’ boss told a seminar in Edinburgh last week.