News
Campaign to improve town is launched
A BERWICK woman’s appeal for help to breathe new life into the town’s ailing high street has met with a remarkable response.
Seafield Caravan Park plans to build an industrial unit
PLANS to build a new industrial unit for a laundry and workshop for the Seafield Caravan Park in Seahouses have been lodged.
Hotline reopens to find skydancing hen harriers
AFTER successful operations to sustain breeding pairs of ospreys in the Kielder Forest, the RSPB is turning its attention to another rare bird.
Farne Islands shortlisted for magazine accolade
THE Farne Islands have been shortlisted in the ‘Britain’s favourite nature reserve’ category in the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2012.
Fresh push for kidney dialysis in Berwick
EFFORTS to provide kidney dialysis treatment at Berwick Infirmary, thus saving patients a 120-mile round trip to Newcastle, are still being held up.
Sport
t’s ‘Double Duns’ for all in Jim Clark Rally
As the countdown to this year’s Jim Clark Rally continues the organisers have released final details of the route and itinerary.
Greenlaw are B Division champions
Greenlaw have finished B Division champions in the Border Amateur League with a game to spare.
Tweedmouth West footballers qualify for Northumberland Games
Tweedmouth West First School will represent the north Northumberland Area at the first Northumberland School Games.
Learmonth gunning for place in GB Euro squad
GUY Learmonth is dreaming of a place in Britain’s Olympic squad for this summer’s Games in London.
Bandits hope to build on league opener
Berwick opened their Premier League campaign with their biggest win of the season when they beat Redcar 65-28 at Shielfield on Saturday.
Lifestyle
Local author aims to be a Pulp Idol
A BERWICK writer is to go up before the judges in a national Pop Idol-style competition later this month.
Festival books up men of science
IT does not take a scientist to work out that there is less than a month to go until the Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival kicks off once again.
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.
Community
Birds on your doorstep
Q: Is it OK to peep in a blackbird’s nest in my hedge or will the bird desert?
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.
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Weather for Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Saturday 19 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 3 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
