Paul Kelly

Sydney

Editor-at-Large at The Australian

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Prestigious hotel in Borders put on the market for £1.3m

1 week ago | peeblesshirenews.com | Paul Kelly

The Buccleuch Arms, a 19th century coaching inn in the village of St Boswells, comprises 19 bedrooms, as well as a bar and bistro, large private garden, boardroom/private dining room and function room. The business has won the Scottish ‘Inn of the Year’ Award four times and benefits from strong footfall and loyalty from the local community, as well as travelling business and leisure guests.
DIY giant B&Q loses appeal over advertising signage at Borders store

2 weeks ago | peeblesshirenews.com | Paul Kelly

Scottish Borders Council had originally refused the advertisement consent application and now reporter Martin Seddon has upheld that refusal decision. B&Q stated that the signage would not only help the business to survive but would also “contribute to the economic vitality, aesthetic appeal and fair competition”. But in his report, Mr Seddon states that the sign would add to the “clutter” at the location.
Peebles Woodmarket and Tree Fest on verge of possible return

2 weeks ago | peeblesshirenews.com | Paul Kelly

Peebles Woodmarket and Tree Fest was held annually on Tweed Green and in the community centre every October. But the onset of the pandemic in early 2020 brought it to a halt although The Woodmarket in the community centre reconvened in 2023. Now an application to also restart the Tree Fest that goes alongside it on the green will be considered when members of Peebles Common Good Fund Sub Committee meet on Wednesday, June 11.
Replacement footbridge on the agenda in Tweedsmuir

3 weeks 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.
Scottish Borders Council reveals £487k in debt write-offs

3 weeks ago | peeblesshirenews.com | Paul Kelly

When members of SBC’s decision-making Executive Committee meet next week they will be told the debts cover the areas of Council Tax, non-domestic rates, sundry debtors, Housing Benefit over-payments and aged debt from the balance sheet. The total value of additional debts written off decreased from £657k in 2023/24. The highest amount written off last year was for Council Tax at £226k – compared to £409k in the previous financial year.
No challenge to bid for Borders' tallest wind turbines as 'damage already done'

3 weeks ago | peeblesshirenews.com | Paul Kelly

The project would comprise 14 turbines, some reaching 220 metres in height, and would be located in a Special Landscape Area. Applicant EDF Renewables wants to construct and operate a facility on land west of Dunside at Byrecleugh in Longformacus, in the Lammermuir Hills. Members of Scottish Borders Council’s (SBC) Planning & Building Standards Committee met on Monday (June 2).
109th Indianapolis 500 Post-Race Notes

1 month ago | indianapolismotorspeedway.com | USAC Eastern Midgets |Paul Kelly

Skip to Main Content ; Monday, May 26, 2025 Indianapolis Motor Speedway A look at the milestones set Sunday in the 109th edition of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at IMS. Historical and event notes from the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: This was the first career Indianapolis 500 victory for Alex Palou in his sixth career “500” start. Alex Palou is the first Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500. Chip Ganassi Racing earned its sixth...
New Trophy To Honor ‘500’ Rookie of the Year, Ray Harroun’s Legacy

1 month ago | indianapolismotorspeedway.com | USAC Eastern Midgets |Paul Kelly

Saturday, May 24, 2025 Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Ray Harroun Trophy (photo) is sponsored by the American Dairy Association Indiana. The gleaming Borg-Warner Trophy has been globally recognized as a unique, enduring and iconic symbol of the Indianapolis 500 since it was first presented to the winner of the race in 1936, a coveted tradition of immortality that continues to this day. Now, the “Borg” will have company.
Alex Palou Fastest in Return to Race Trim in Indy 500 Practice

1 month ago | indianapolismotorspeedway.com | USAC Eastern Midgets |Paul Kelly

Monday, May 19, 2025 Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader Alex Palou is aiming for his fifth win in the first six races of the season in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge this Sunday. Three-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou returned to the top of the speed charts Monday in 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge practice, as drivers and teams focused on race setups after two fast and feverish days of qualifying.
Borders pub’s opening hours victory as council committee overturns rejection

1 month ago | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

Durty Brewing Tap Room sells a variety of craft ales at 4 Traquair Road in Innerleithen. Last year, the brewery submitted a bid to Scottish Borders Council (SBC) to extend the opening hours of an outside bar area to align with those of the internal taproom – from 10am to 10pm, in place of the existing closing time of 7pm, which was claimed put the business at a “commercial disadvantage”. The bid had received the support of both councillors and tourism organisations.

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