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VIDEO: Puffin census begins on the Farne Islands

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:37:21 GMT

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.

Driver cut free after car crashes into a wall near Kelso

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:59:34 GMT

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.

Unemployment rate falls

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:16:18 GMT

New figures showing a fall in the number of unemployed people in the Berwick constituency have been welcomed by local MP Sir Alan Beith.

VIDEO: Farne Islands puffin lays an egg

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:41 GMT

Rangers on the Farne Islands have revealed the first video of a puffin laying an egg as they begin their five-yearly census.

VIDEO: Holy Trinity pupils get steel pans tuition

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:49:11 GMT

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

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:26:12 GMT

A Berwick businessman has donated a wheelchair to help improve mobility for the elderly in an East Kenyan village.

Prior Park pupil to climb Cheviot

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:59 GMT

Prior Park First School pupil Ruby Morton is putting her best foot forward to raise money for WaterAid, writes Kirsty Smyth.

Wooler fence destroyed

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:13:47 GMT

Police are appealing for information after a fence was damaged in Wooler.

Boost for small local businesses

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:36:32 GMT

Measures announced in the Queen’s Speech will help 1,370 businesses in the Berwick area by cutting National Insurance Contributions.

Disabled competitors show what the true spirit of sport is all about

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:31:46 GMT

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.

Struggle continues with unitary council

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:14:08 GMT

Parish successes and county council’s failings were the key themes of North Sunderland Parish Council chair Geoffrey Stewart’s annual report.

Belford Burn planning application imminent

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:12:09 GMT

Wind farm developer EnergieKontor is finalising controversial plans for the nine-turbine Belford Burn development to the west of the village.

Flodden 1513 peace garden opens at Crookham church

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:11:48 GMT

The Flodden 1513 Peace and Reconciliation Centre in Crookham has had an opening ceremony for its newly made peace garden.

House plan ‘inappropriate’ for dunes, rules inspector

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:10:13 GMT

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.

Greyhound Trust still backs winners

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:05:55 GMT

They are a man’s best friend, the only dog mentioned by breed in the Bible and millions of pounds is gambled on them every day.

Man hauled out of River Tweed

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:02:24 GMT

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

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:55:10 GMT

Councillor Isabel Hunter has been elected as the new Mayor of Berwick.

New turbine plan for Wark Common

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:53:41 GMT

New plans for a wind turbine at Wark Common have been lodged.

CCG due to make maternity unit decision next week

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:46:40 GMT

The long-awaited decision about future arrangements for midwifery-led services in Berwick is due to be made next week.

Portas project launches new tourism trails

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:46:33 GMT

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.