Borders journalist dies after career stretching back half a century

Borderers are this week mourning the loss of well-known journalist Bob Burgess, who has died at the age of 64. He had only retired at the end of March.

By The Newsroom

Published 9th May 2016, 14:05 BST

Updated 9th May 2016, 16:07 BST

Southern deputy editor Bob Burgess was presented with a silver Reiver by Scottish Borders Council convener Graham Garvie in recognition of his services to the region on the day of his retiral earlier this year.

Although having been a long-time resident of Selkirk, Bob was born and bred in Galashiels, starting his career with the Border Telegraph in 1967.

He also worked for the BBC in Selkirk and as a freelance reporter for national newspapers before joining the staff of The Southern Reporter and Selkirk Weekend Advertiser, reaching the position of deputy editor.