From Kelso to Kabul: Camp Bastion arrival
In the second and third instalments of our new series, ‘From Kelso to Kabul’, our special columnist, Union Jack, finally reaches Afghanistan.Although the journey from Kelso was very familiar, as I...
View ArticleSpeed to blame in biker’s death
A coroner has concluded that excessive speed caused a Kelso biker to lose control of his machine on a day-trip with friends, ending in tragedy.Father of four, Michael John Bates, aged 47, died of...
View ArticleWorkshops to boost sheep supply chain
THE first of a series of free workshops aimed at boosting sheep profitability takes place near Lauder next Thursday (January 28).The practical and interactive sessions are designed to add value, reduce...
View ArticleTeviotdale scoops quiz prize
Teviotdale Young Farmers Club won the highly competitive Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs’ east region quiz elimination at the Young Farmers Centre, Ingliston earlier this month.Angus...
View ArticlePricey straw prompts Duns farms shed tour
The rising cost of straw and its shortage even in the Borders means many beef producers are looking at alternatives, say experts.SAC Consulting have organised a free farm tour in Berwickshire to look...
View ArticleWe’re only here for the banties!
IT’S showtime, folks. Yay! Not in a Las Vegas Elvis way, or should I say for any younger readers (do I actually have any?), not in a Las Vegas Britney way. And if I have any even younger readers, who...
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ANOTHER year has come and gone – so what has 2014 got in store for you? For the first dotBiz of the year I’m going to take a look at what you could be doing to boost your online shop this year.Selling...
View ArticleEasy accounting for small businesses
FOR a small business, keeping accurate accounting records is clearly essential. But practically, this may not be top of your list when you are trying to start or grow a business, however without them...
View ArticleHolyrood urges debt families not to use payday loans
PEOPLE who have been hit by festive season debts have been urged by the Scottish Government to consider the use of credit unions.Holyrood says cash-strapped families who overspent at Christmas and the...
View ArticleMainetti boss ‘inspired’ to sponsor Lavender Touch
One of the Borders’ best known firms has agreed to become a major sponsor of local cancer charity, The Lavender Touch, for 2014.Mainetti (UK) Limited, which has a factory in Jedburgh and is the world’s...
View ArticlePrice of food in Britain is among the highest in Europe
I noticed another blistering attack on modern farming in a Sunday newspaper this week.It was the usual attack on large-scale dairy, pig and poultry farms and the vandalism of farmers in pulling out...
View ArticleFirm has big plans for grant funding
EXPERTS are investing £7,000 to adapt homes in the Borders to help transform the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs.Housing and care specialist Blackwood is recognised as...
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I noticed another blistering attack on modern farming in a Sunday newspaper this week.It was the usual attack on large-scale dairy, pig and poultry farms and the vandalism of farmers in pulling out...
View ArticleYes or no, we will never know
Robert Burns wasn’t there but I’m sure he would have loved it. The driech morning that prevailed after a night of almost constant rain wouldn’t have bothered this hardy soul of the soil – at least he...
View ArticleAshes of Kelso deceased may find local resting place
A suggestion from a local community councillor could see the ashes of those with links to Kelso finding a resting place in the town’s cemetery.Councillor John King flagged up the situation that there...
View ArticleBacklash grows over church’s wind farm role
Church of England commissioners are facing a growing backlash over their involvement in plans for a massive wind farm south of Hawick.In an exclusive story last week, The Southern revealed proposals by...
View ArticleTougher competition for milk products in the home market
We might have missed the worst of the flooding as seen in other parts of Britain, but it’s still wet out there and getting wetter every day.Wellingtons are still well up the list of useful inventions...
View ArticleDriver assaulted on Scottish Borders road in apparent road rage attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following a road rage incident near Kelso on Friday, January 24.The male victim was driving a grey Ford Focus through Newtown St Boswells around 3.30pm when a black...
View ArticleJedburgh firm’s bid to go before council
Councillors are being recommended to support a change of use application to enable a caravan and camping accessory firm to take over a vacant unit in Jedburgh.Borders Leisure are seeking to move into...
View ArticleTougher competition for milk products in the home market
We might have missed the worst of the flooding as seen in other parts of Britain, but it’s still wet out there and getting wetter every day.Wellingtons are still well up the list of useful inventions...
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