Berwick maternity unit to reduce its hours after consultation

A DECISION has been made on the future of maternity services at a unit in Northumberland.Read

Heavy horses to be celebrated at Milfield festival

A VILLAGE in the North East is preparing to welcome visitors from all over Europe when it hosts a festival celebrating heavy horses and centuries-old rural skills and crafts.Read

The great Easter pilgrimage crosses the causeway

REFLECTIVE Christians carried wooden crosses on their annual Easter pilgrimage to Holy Island yesterday.Read

SDL and UAF protesters clash in march through Berwick

FIVE people were arrested amid clashes and disorder as an anti-Islamic group and its opponent marched through a border town.Read

Extra officers on duty for Scottish Defence League marches in Berwick

POLICE are to draft in extra resources to a border town for marches by an anti-Islamic group and its opponent.Read

Father of Paula Clennell slams legal aid bill for her killer’s defence

A FATHER whose daughter died at the hands of the so-called Suffolk Strangler has reacted angrily to reports that the serial killer received almost half a million pounds to fight his case.Read

Vandals strike at Ramparts Business Park in Berwick

VANDALS used glue to damage a lock at an industrial unit in Northumberland.Read

Berwick Infirmary maternity unit to stay closed

HEALTH bosses are today recommending a change to maternity services in a border town after deeming the currently suspended provision is not achievable.Read

New Haggerston farmer Sinclair Robson wins appeal

A FARMER who was fined after his tractor was alleged to have spooked a group of horses and caused a woman to be dragged along the ground, has had his conviction overturned.Read

Berwick Academy head Stephen Quinlan set to retire

THE headteacher at a new Northumberland academy is to step down. Stephen Quinlan is retiring from his post at Berwick Academy at the end of the summer term.Read

Grieving Berwick dad takes A1 dualling petition to London

A GRIEVING father whose son was killed on the A1 a year ago today was at Downing Street yesterday to hand in a petition.Read

MP unhappy at delay after Berwick Infirmary maternity unit is closed

TWO options have been put forward for the future of maternity services in a Northumberland town following the temporary closure of its baby unit.Read

Berwick maternity unit closure blamed for baby's birth in ambulance

A BABY boy had to be delivered in the back of an ambulance after the controversial closure of a Northumberland maternity unit.Read

Photographer stripped of prize after Lindisfarne Castle photo doctored

A PHOTOGRAPHER whose picture of Holy Island won a national prize has been stripped of his title after he digitally enhanced the image.Read

Holy Island causeway warning signs installed on permanent basis

TECHNOLOGY aimed at reducing the dangers and costs involved in rescuing motorists stranded on the Holy Island causeway has now been installed on a permanent basis.Read

Wind turbine near Berwick would damage setting of 4,000-year-old Duddo stone circle

ABID to build a large wind turbine looks set to be rejected because of fears that it will ruin the setting of an ancient site described as Northumberland’s own version of Stonehenge.Read

Resident Evil film to premiere in Berwick + VIDEO

WITH a multi-million-pound budget and an A-list cast of stars, you would expect the latest Resident Evil film to be unveiled to the world at a red carpet event in London.Read

Berwick Infirmary maternity unit rally sees hundreds turn out

HUNDREDS of people took to the streets at the weekend to call on hospital bosses to urgently re-open a Northumberland town’s baby unit.Read

Northumberland Labour councillors oppose minimum unit price for alcohol

LABOUR councillors who sparked a row by calling for the promotion of cross-border “booze cruising” to Northumberland have now come out against plans to introduce minimum alcohol pricing in England.Read

Ronnie Campbell opposes Northumberland booze cruisers calls

A VETERAN Labour MP has opposed calls by party colleagues to promote Northumberland as a destination for Scottish booze cruisers, saying: “You don’t need to spend money on telling the Scots where to find cheap beer.”Read

Northumberland booze cruise idea gets further criticism

A CONTROVERSIAL call to promote Northumberland as a destination for Scottish “booze cruisers” seeking cheaper alcohol brought further criticism from campaigners and politicians yesterday.Read

'Berwick booze cruise' plans for Scots slammed

A CALL for towns in Northumberland to seek a trade boost by targeting cross-border “booze cruisers” from Scotland has been condemned as irresponsible. Read

Anger grows on Berwick Infirmary maternity unit closure

OPPOSITION to the temporary closure of a maternity unit in a border town is growing, with thousands of people against it.Read

Wind turbines bid near Flodden Field is rejected

A BID to erect two large wind turbines near a historic battlefield has been thrown out amid claims that approving it would risk declaring “open season” on important heritage assets across Northumberland.Read

Berwick Infirmary maternity unit shuts due to lack of births

A MATERNITY unit in the North East has been closed due to a decline in the number of births at the midwifery-led service.Read

Prince Charles pays first visit to Holy Island - GALLERY

PRINCE Charles walked in footsteps of his mother more than half a century ago as he enjoyed the historic and timeless charms of Holy Island yesterday.Read

Wind turbine test delivery near Berwick is aborted

FURTHER questions have been raised about the ability of Northumberland’s roads to cope with massive wind turbines after a test delivery ended in failure.Read

Bank holiday drivers trapped on Holy Island causeway

COASTGUARDS had to launch twice in two days after yet more drivers attempted to cross a Northumberland causeway while it was under water.Read

Berwick Barracks wins battle to house King’s Own Scottish Borderers colours

CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating yesterday after winning a battle to bring a historic Army regiment’s last colours to Northumberland.Read

Berwick parks in line for £1m improvements

POPULAR parks in a Northumberland town centre could be in line for £1m worth of improvements.Read

Berwick Academy school fields to be used for £200m hospital

A MULTI-MILLION pound hospital at a border town is set to be built on school fields, it has been announced.Read

Causeway couple the first to be rescued this year

EMERGENCY services were scrambled to save a stricken couple trapped on a causeway for the first time this year.Read

The Maltings at Berwick to get funding increase

AN arts venue in England’s most northerly town is to receive a massive increase in funding to help it spearhead a new umbrella organisation.Read

Holy Island visitors give thumbs up to causeway warning system trial

VISITORS to Holy Island have given their backing to a pilot scheme aimed at reducing the number of people getting stranded and having to be rescued from the causeway.Read

Car set on fire at Tweedmouth garage

VANDALS started a fire in one of four cars they damaged on a garage forecourt. The raid happened at 12.20am on Monday at Etal Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick.Read

Arrival of traffic sign near Holy Island sparks row

A COUNCIL that refuses to let a Northumberland tourist attraction have roadside advertising has put a sign on the site's land - without its owner's permission.Read

Berlinos Steak House in Berwick celebrates EuroMillions win

CUSTOMERS and staff at a Northumberland steakhouse have scooped a £1m lottery jackpot.Read

Old Dairy at Ford picks up global award for marmalade

A VICTORIAN recipe is bringing the sweet taste of success to a Northumberland small business.Read

Technology trial at Holy Island causeway

TECHNOLOGY is to be trialled at a Northumberland causeway in a bid to finally put an end to motorists getting stranded in water.Read

Cornhill First School struggles to stay open with just one pupil

IT’S less than 20 years old, retains its original paintwork and boasts a glowing Ofsted report.Read

Berwick Royal Border Bridge set for illumination

FULL illumination of an iconic Northumberland bridge has moved a step closer with plans for the project now getting the green light.Read

Group BEGs for help to put on attraction

AN event which draws thousands of people to a Northumberland town is under threat as its organisers are on the verge of folding.Read

Ford Castle to reopen as outdoor education centre

A NORTHUMBERLAND castle which served as a cherished education facility for decades before closing is to reopen, it was announced yesterday.Read

Berwick Royal Border Bridge illumination plans submitted

PLANS have been submitted which would fully illuminate an iconic Northumberland bridge, more than a year after it should have been lit up.Read

Thousands spent on rescuing drivers from Holy Island causeway

EMERGENCY services last night described 2011 as the worst year in history for call outs to motorists stranded on a Northumberland causeway.Read

Crookham and Ford and Etal estates still without broadband

RESIDENTS and businesses in part of Northumberland were last night still without broadband, five days after losing it.Read

Crookham and Cornhill villages cut off by broadband problem

RESIDENTS in parts of Northumberland have been left without broadband access for two days.Read

Holy Island causeway group's views on changes

A GROUP set up to find ways of stopping cars getting stuck on the Holy Island causeway has ruled out any major changes to the road after opposition from local people.Read

Berwick upon Tweed traders welcome Northumberland Council free Christmas parking plan

BUSINESSES in a Northumberland town have welcomed news that council bosses are to back down and offer free Christmas parking.Read

Campaign to bring regiment colours to Berwick

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to bring a historic regiment's colours back to Northumberland.Read