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Berwick Infirmary Maternity Unit

Maternity unit could be moved elsewhere

PLANS for a new hospital on the playing fields at Berwick Academy have received a cautious welcome.

Dewar's Lane Granary which has been highly commended in the regeneration category of RICS North East Renaissance Awards.

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.

Gavin Sheil with his boat Madonna and the Ladies of the 'Farne Churches Together', Maureen Walton, Jenny Elliot, Isobel Turnbull. Reverend Pauline Fellows,Joan Turnbull, Eileen Braidford and Sheila Bolton who are supporting Local Fishing Communities in Africa.

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.

Iain Grieve taking a trip out on the pilot boat to inspect his handy work after painting the lighthouse. Iain has been nominated for the finals of Painter of the Year so will be travelling to the awards ceremony in Cheshire

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.

Berwick Sailing Club Regatta

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 rss

New sports awards

A NEW competition is being launched to honour the cream of the county’s sporting crop.

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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 rss

John Schofied (Manuel) Peter Lerpiniere (Basil) DC (Alan) and Lynn Gray (Jean) on stage as Duns Players perform Fawlty Towers

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.

The Outside Track

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 rss

Danio: Harbour Notes

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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Thursday 17 May 2012

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