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Maternity services to be transformed
Health chiefs say there is no going back to the way maternity services were provided in Berwick prior to their partial suspension last year.
Berwick cadet honoured for commitment to others
A dedicated Berwick cadet has been recognised with a special award, presented to her for her commitment to her peers.
Cowe buildings to get £750,000 renovation
The historic Cowe buildings, regarded by many as one of the biggest eyesores in Berwick, are at long last going to be renovated.
Man helped after cliff fall
A 21-year-old man was rescued by the emergency services after falling down a cliff near the Greenses harbour in Berwick on Tuesday.
Bygone Borderlands draws large crowds
Over 1400 people interested in learning more about the Battle of Flodden and the wider history of the region attended last weekend’s Bygone Borderland event in Berwick.
Lib Dem leadership challenge fails
Dougie Watkin, the long-serving Liberal Democrat councillor for Norham and Islandshires has narrowly failed in his challenge for leadership of the party at County Hall.
Dog rescued by lifeboat crew
A dog that ran into the sea at Spittal to chase a swan had to be rescued by Berwick’s inshore lifeboat crew on Monday morning.
Coldstream soft play centre recommended for refusal
An application to convert an industrial storage building in Coldstream into a children’s soft play centre has been recommended for refusal by Scottish Borders Council.
Entries wanted for coastal bike ride
Entries are wanted for the The Great North Bike Ride from Seahouses to Tynemouth Priory.
Clans to visit battlefield
By far the largest number of members of Clan Home/Hume ever to congregate from all over the world are to visit the battlefield at Flodden.
£10.5m centre plan at Hadrian’s Wall
Residents and visitors have taken part in interactive consultation events at Rothbury and Once Brewed to share their thoughts and ideas on the look and feel of plans for a landmark £10.5 million building near Hadrian’s Wall.
Council chief earned £170,000
Chief executive Steve Stewart was one of 15 employees of Northumberland County Council to earn more than £100,000 in 2011-12.
Gutter weeds to be cleared over the next few weeks
Unsightly weeds springing up in gutters around Berwick town centre will be cleared over the next few weeks.
Driver cut free after car crashes into a wall near Kelso
A 24-year-old man has been taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after being cut free from his car, which left the road and crashed into a dry stone dyke on the A699 road near Kelso.
VIDEO: Puffin census begins on the Farne Islands video Picture gallery
A new puffin census is under way on the Farne Islands to determine how many breeding pairs of the birds live at the main breeding site.
VIDEO: Farne Islands puffin lays an egg video Picture gallery
Rangers on the Farne Islands have revealed the first video of a puffin laying an egg as they begin their five-yearly census.
House plan ‘inappropriate’ for dunes, rules inspector
An inspector has rejected an appeal against a council’s refusal of plans for a major rebuild of a house on the north Northumberland coast.
Unemployment rate falls
New figures showing a fall in the number of unemployed people in the Berwick constituency have been welcomed by local MP Sir Alan Beith.
Market revival is key to regeneration effort
Plans to breathe fresh life into Berwick’s historic charter market have been unveiled by the Portas town team as part of its regeneration efforts.
Belford Burn planning application imminent
Wind farm developer EnergieKontor is finalising controversial plans for the nine-turbine Belford Burn development to the west of the village.
1 commentVIDEO: Holy Trinity pupils get steel pans tuition video
Brazilian musicians brought a Latin flavour to classes at Holy Trinity First School in Berwick as they helped pupils prepare for a steel pans concert.
Great Range Mobility to help elderly in Kenya
A Berwick businessman has donated a wheelchair to help improve mobility for the elderly in an East Kenyan village.
Disabled competitors show what the true spirit of sport is all about
There were winners but no losers when the annual Spirit of Sport day for the disabled was held at the Swan Centre in Berwick on Sunday.
CCG due to make maternity unit decision next week
The long-awaited decision about future arrangements for midwifery-led services in Berwick is due to be made next week.
Search is on for foster carers
Northumberland County Council’s Family Placement Service is asking people in Northumberland to put themselves in the frame and see if they could be the perfect foster carer.
Portas project launches new tourism trails
A new walking trail aims to ensure tourists get to see all of Berwick’s main attractions and perhaps enjoy a drink or a bite to eat along the way.
Portas team set stall out for regeneration
Berwick’s regeneration taskforce has sent out a message that the town can be transformed into a vibrant hub if everyone pulls together.
Flodden 1513 peace garden opens at Crookham church
The Flodden 1513 Peace and Reconciliation Centre in Crookham has had an opening ceremony for its newly made peace garden.
Struggle continues with unitary council
Parish successes and county council’s failings were the key themes of North Sunderland Parish Council chair Geoffrey Stewart’s annual report.
Prior Park pupil to climb Cheviot
Prior Park First School pupil Ruby Morton is putting her best foot forward to raise money for WaterAid, writes Kirsty Smyth.
Boost for small local businesses
Measures announced in the Queen’s Speech will help 1,370 businesses in the Berwick area by cutting National Insurance Contributions.
Man hauled out of River Tweed
Police and Berwick inshore lifeboat crew were called out on Thursday after a man fell into the River Tweed from the Royal Tweed Bridge.
Isabel elected new Mayor of Berwick
Councillor Isabel Hunter has been elected as the new Mayor of Berwick.
Clampdown on poor behaviour is welcomed
A Berwick councillor has welcomed efforts to cut anti-social behaviour.
Free support for over 50s
A Northumberland social enterprise has secured a grant from the European Social Fund to support people over 50 who want to make life-changing plans.
Skyfall train could be used to attract more tourists
A council is keen to latch on to the worldwide appeal of James Bond to promote Berwick and the surrounding area to tourists.
Berwick MP meets families of RAF staff
Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith has been learning what life is like for young people growing up in a military family.
Tom to tackle Pennine Way for Berwick heart charity
Keen walker Tom Veitch will be stepping out in aid of the British Heart Foundation when he tackles the Pennine Way later this month.
Berwick pupil to represent north east at global camp
A Berwick schoolboy will be jetting off to Canada this summer as part of an international camps programme that aims to inspire children to imagine a more peaceful world.
Barracks still on the radar for KOSB association
The regimental association of the King’s Own Scottish Borderers has been encouraged in its attempts to take over Berwick Barracks.
Bee grant to benefit Annstead Dunes
Northumberland Wildlife Trust has received yet another grant from The Co-operative Membership to help its Beequest Project, which is aimed at protecting pollinating insects.
Berwick man’s app gets celeb endorsement
Celebrities Katie Price and Ian Wright are helping to promote a new photo and video sharing website set up by a former Berwick man.
VIDEO: New discoveries at town hall video
Accepted wisdom has it that the present Berwick Town Hall stands on the ground of an earlier civic building that was demolished in 1750 to make way for the newcomer.
Ford pupils inspired by tales of their heritage
Accomplished story teller Don White visited Hugh Joicey First School in Ford on Thursday to teach pupils about the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
More endoscopies to be done at Berwick Infirmary
Inspired talks about day surgery at Berwick Infirmary were given at the AGM of the League of Friends of Berwick Hospitals.
Whisperer visit to Borders festival a coup
Horse behaviourist Richard Maxwell will give his only demonstration in Scotland this year in the Borders.
Youth worker completes 200-mile Polar Challenge
The manager of Berwick Youth Project took a break from organising young people’s adventures to compete in a Polar Challenge 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle.
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Weather for Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Thursday 23 May 2013
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Light rain
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