- Cowell 'puzzled' by BBC's The Voice
- More growing own food to save cash
- Home-working side-effects revealed
- Three held after far-right protest
- Spain 'snubs Queen's jubilee lunch'
- Figures show fall in railway crimes
- Short apprenticeships 'no benefit'
- Double record for kidney donor
- PM queries single currency survival
- Vauxhall set for investment boost
News
Maternity unit could be moved elsewhere
PLANS for a new hospital on the playing fields at Berwick Academy have received a cautious welcome.
Design honour for granary
DEWAR’S Lane Granary in Berwick has picked up another accolade following its £5m refurbishment after it was highly commended at a regional architectural awards ceremony.
African village gets help from Seahouses
A SIERRA Leone fishing community has received a new lease of life thanks to a Seahouses church group’s activities for Christian Aid Week.
Lighthouse makeover puts painter in line for award
PAINTER and decorator Iain Grieve has made the final four of a national competition in recognition of his firm’s restoration of Berwick Lighthouse.
Engine failure to blame for capsizing of safety boat
BERWICK Sailing Club official Alistair McDonald has revealed how engine failure and rough seas caused the capsizing of a club safety boat, which led to the dramatic rescue of two sailors.
Sport
New sports awards
A NEW competition is being launched to honour the cream of the county’s sporting crop.
Celebrate the Olympic countdown with The Berwick Advertiser and Berwickshire News
AS part of the build-up to the Olympic Games this year we are featuring a selection of local clubs whose sports will be showcased in London 2012.
Charities Cup attracts entry of 32 teams
THE 2012 Berwick Charities Cup kicked off last week with an entry of 32 teams.
New course for beginners
funding from Archery GB and Northumberland Sport has allowed five local archers to train for their level 1 award in coaching archery.
Sports sessions available at leisure centre
A SERIES of free Olympic sports sessions will be available at leisure centres across Northumberland this week, including Berwick, to mark the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the UK.
Lifestyle
No nuts but loads of laughs as Duns Players excel again
Duns Players took to the boards again last week at the Volunteer Hall in Duns for a further two episodes of Fawlty Towers, looking to build on last year’s outstanding performances.
Outside Track include Berwick in UK tour
FOLLOWING their sell-out tour earlier this year, and fresh from touring the US, The Outside Track are bringing their virtuosity and energy to a concert in Berwick on Friday, May 18.
Talent contest aims to find county’s finest
THIS is the last chance for any hopefuls out there to prove they have what it takes to be Northumberland’s top talent.
Lisa set for ‘Beauty’ show
Berwick and District Amateur Operatic Society have announced that Lisa Summers will direct next year’s production of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
String band lined up for Rennington
THE New Rope String Band will be performing at Rennington Village Hall on Saturday, May 19 starting 6pm.
Community
Harbour Notes
CARGO passing through the port in April was slightly down on the March, with 9,193 tonnes compared to 11,604 the previous month.
Talent contest aims to find county’s finest
THIS is the last chance for any hopefuls out there to prove they have what it takes to be Northumberland’s top talent.
Berwick’s BARK news
THANK you to everyone who attended our car boot sale and open day, and to Border Skip Hire and the Ramparts MOT Centre for their support.
Holy Island walk appeal
The Holy Island Forget Me Not Walk is back for 2012 and an appeal is going out for participants.
Berwick’s BARK news
THIS Sunday, May 13, we are having our car boot sale on the land next to the kennels. Sellers will be very welcome fro 8am, buyers from 9am, and the kennels will be open for viewing from 10.30am until 1pm. Please come and join us, pick up a bargain and also have a look at all the animals currently looking for homes.
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Weather for Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
