Bio

Background and Format: The Southern Reporter is a local paper for the Scottish Borders region, covering news, sports, lifestyle topics, motoring, property, jobs, public notices and events. Its editorial team also produce the Selkirk Weekend Advertiser. Audience and Readership: It is aimed at readers in the Scottish Border Region who have an interest in local news, sports and events.  Deadline: The editorial deadline is on a Wednesday, lunchtime.  Time of Publication: The newspaper is published on a Thursday. Circulation: Source: Publisher Monthly Unique Users: 37,636 (Source: Publisher) Distribution: The newspaper is made available at local newsagents and via subscription.  Ad rates: Advertising contacts can be found here Other Information: In regards to editorial enquiries for the sport section, it is best to contact southern-districtnews@jpress.co.uk Awards: 2010 - Scottish Press Awards, Weekly Newspaper of the Year (Shortlisted) Winner of the best weekly newspaper in Scotland 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Thursday 7 March 2013 The Berwick Advertiser, The Berwickshire News and the Southern Reporter will no longer be printed in a broadsheet format. The three Johnston Press weekly publications will be tabloid size from 21 March. There will also be changes to content, including a range of new columnists and a larger sports section. The editorial team at The Berwick Advertiser and The Berwickshire News can be reached on +44 (0)1289 306 677 and advertisernews@tweeddalepress.co.uk. The editorial team at the Southern Reporter can be reached on +44 (0)1750 721 581 southern-letters@jpress.co.uk