Paul Kelly

London, United Kingdom

Local Democracy Reporter at Border Telegraph

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Articles

Galashiels church bid withdrawn after failing to win blessing of locals

2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

The Bonmarche woman’s clothing retailer at 41 to 43 Channel Street closed early in 2020. Plans were submitted to SBC for the the conversion of the outlet to provide a home for parishioners of a Pentecostal church – and to act as a resource for the whole of the community. The application came from The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a Pentecostal church with a multi-cultural congregation.
Replacement footbridge on the agenda in Tweedsmuir

2 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

A planning application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council by Borders Forest Trust for a structure east of Gameshope Bothy, to the south of Talla Reservoir. The Borders Forest Trust is a charity established to restore native woodland habitats to Southern Scotland. The trust took ownership of the site in 2013 and has embarked upon an extensive habitat restoration project in the area.
Selkirk Toll’s upgrade is off the agenda

3 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

At a meeting of the town’s Common Riding Sub-Committee earlier this year the issue of enhancing the Selkirk Toll was raised. Townsfolk gather at the toll on the Friday of Common Riding week to view the processions. One of the suggestions was creating a a tiered landscape to enable safer, flatter areas for standing upon. READ MORE: Borders runner collects medal at Scottish championship The possibility of adding barriers and handrails was also mooted.
Dogs to have their day in Kelso at 50th anniversary show

3 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

Organisers of the Border Union Agricultural Society (BUAS) Championship Dog Show are delighted with this year’s entry of over 4,600 dogs for the 50th anniversary show. Exhibitors from all over the UK, Ireland and Europe are preparing to travel to Springwood Park Showground for the event, which this year will be held on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15.
Labrador Barley cheats death after swallowing stone

3 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

Barley, a one-year-old golden Labrador, was taken to the new Galedin Vets practice at Putton Mill in Duns after becoming ill. Owners Amy and Richard Simmonds became concerned when their usually lively, bouncy pet began vomiting, refused to eat or get out of her bed, and hadn’t gone to the loo. When vet Alice Jenkins examined Barley, she could feel a hard, solid object in her tummy, and an x-ray revealed a mysterious foreign body stuck in hermintestine, requiring immediate emergency surgery.
Eyemouth: Lough's Home Bakery launch appeal after parasol stolen

3 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

Lough’s Home Bakery has released CCTV footage showing a man strolling past the premises in Eyemouth High Street on the evening of Wednesday, May 21. The man walks towards an outdoor table and lifts up the cream-coloured parasol before casually strolling off with it along the seafront.
Demolition of hotel stables needed in “interests of public safety”

3 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

The former stables in the grounds of the B-Listed Peebles Hydro Hotel have become "in a state of disrepair." Now an application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council for the demolition of the building in its entirety to “ensure protection of the health or safety of the public”. The bid comes amid fears that a wall at the property could collapse onto a neighbouring property, risking injury “or worse” to the neighbours.
Melrose: Grange Hall care home gets glowing Care Inspectorate report

3 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

Two representatives of the Care Inspectorate paid an unannounced visit to Grange Hall at Drygrange on May 20. Grange Hall is registered to provide care and accommodation for 51 older people with nursing, residential and respite needs. At the time of inspection, the service was supporting 45 people. The home, located between Earlston and Melrose, is set in extensive private grounds with stunning views over the countryside.
Jedburgh pupil takes part in Scottish Young Musicians

4 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

S1 pupil Jacob Van Putten has become the first young musician from the Borders to take part in the prestigious Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year competition. Jacob was one the youngest finalists to perform in the competition, held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Sunday, May 25. Held annually, the competition brings together outstanding solo performers from all 32 Scottish local authorities, alongside an independent school entrant.
Plans for five rural nurseries revealed after mothballing threat withdrawn

4 days ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

There was widespread community outrage expressed over moves to mothball the nurseries at Channelkirk, Cockburnspath, Ednam, Walkerburn and Yetholm due in part to low enrolment numbers. Earlier this year the council’s Executive Committee decided to progress with a consultation over the potential closures. But amid the public backlash members of full council agreed to “set aside” that decision on May 9.