Paul Kelly

Sydney

Editor-at-Large at The Australian

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Festival organisers 'devastated' as event cancelled amid 'high winds'

3 weeks ago | thenational.scot | Paul Kelly

Health and safety concerns forced the cancellation of the town’s Reivers Festival ORGANISERS were left devastated after a Hawick festival event had to be abandoned at the weekend because of high winds. Health and safety concerns forced the cancellation of the town’s Reivers Festival at the Wee Haugh on Saturday afternoon, March 29. Forty stallholders had gathered with various re-enactments planned, in addition to local group performances and a 16th century encampment.
The Roller Coaster Ride Continues

2 months ago | metro.global | Paul Kelly

The foreign exchange (FX) market has always been highly sensitive to political and economic events, and 2025 has been no exception. Recent data releases on both sides of the Atlantic have fuelled fluctuations in the GBP to USD exchange rate, making for a volatile start to the year. Over the past few weeks, GBP/USD has oscillated between periods of relative stability and significant movement.
B-listed bothy on Scottish estate needs 'urgent repairs' after Storm Eowyn damage

2 months ago | thenational.scot | Paul Kelly

National Trust for Scotland photo of Storm Eowyn damage at Holmwood (Image: PA/NTS) AN historic building in the grounds of a Scottish country house needs urgent repairs after being battered by Storm Eowyn last month. The Bothy is a category B-listed building on the south-west corner of the walled gardens at category A-Listed Swinton House, on the outskirts of the village of Swinton near Duns in Berwickshire.
Borders council staff pay rise set to cost around £6m, meeting hears

Jan 10, 2025 | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

Scottish Borders Council headquarters. Image: Helen Barrington A COUNCIL TAX increase of 10 per cent and a three per cent hike in staff pay seem set to be implemented in the Borders over the next financial year. Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has been awarded £292m for 2025/26 by Holyrood in its local government settlement.
Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup

Dec 11, 2024 | sportslens.com | Jack Bellamy |Paul Kelly |Charlie Rhodes

Controversially, Saudi Arabia are confirmed hosts for the 2034 World Cup. The news broke out after the 2030 host was announced. Why is Saudi Arabia hosting a World Cup controversial? In 2022, the Qatar World Cup resulted in a mid-competition pause for leagues worldwide. A similar scenario is anticipated due to extreme weather conditions in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that fans should prepare for another World Cup taking place in November and December.
Utility companies may ‘sit up and take notice’ as new fee introduced in Borders

Dec 3, 2024 | peeblesshirenews.com | Paul Kelly

UTILITY companies whose roadworks bring inconvenience to Borders communities now face additional charges for doing so. At a meeting of the full council on Thursday, members endorsed a plan for its Estates Department to impose fees for the time and costs incurred in connection with third party requests for land or building sales, grant of servitudes, licences for temporary use and other property agreements.
Utility companies may ‘sit up and take notice’ as new fee introduced in Borders

Dec 2, 2024 | bordertelegraph.com | Paul Kelly

UTILITY companies whose roadworks bring inconvenience to Borders communities now face additional charges for doing so. At a meeting of the full council on Thursday, members endorsed a plan for its Estates Department to impose fees for the time and costs incurred in connection with third party requests for land or building sales, grant of servitudes, licences for temporary use and other property agreements.
Profile of Borders businesses raised on the international stage

Nov 27, 2024 | thescottishfarmer.co.uk | Paul Kelly

TWO rural tourism businesses in the Borders attended events held by VisitScotland in London to raise the profile of the region on the international stage. Jacksons at Jedburgh offers a glimpse of farming life with a visitor attraction at Kersheugh Farm. Kelso-based Beirhope Alpacas is a unique outdoor experience, from alpaca trekking in the Cheviot Hills to off-grid eco camping.
Three-Day Schedule Announced for 2025 Brickyard Weekend

Nov 18, 2024 | indianapolismotorspeedway.com | Paul Kelly

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Tickets are on sale for all three days of NASCAR action July 25-27 at IMS. Friday Tickets On Sale NowFans once again can enjoy three days of on-track action when the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series return to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Brickyard Weekend on July 25-27, 2025.
Stock Car Legend, Indy 500 Veteran Bobby Allison Dies at 86

Nov 9, 2024 | indianapolismotorspeedway.com | Paul Kelly

Stock car racing legend Bobby Allison, who also made two Indianapolis 500 starts in the 1970s with Team Penske, died Saturday, Nov. 9 in Mooresville, North Carolina. He was 86. Allison was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, with his 85 victories fourth on the all-time win list at stock car racing’s highest level. His 336 top-five finishes are second only to Richard Petty.