Friday Dec 25 | Berwick Today
Christmas in Qatar for RAF air traffic controller
Richie, whose parents Margaret and Jock live in Highcliffe, Spittal, is currently serving as part of 83 EAG ensuring that the skies above Afghanistan are safe for aircrew to carry out their operational duties.
New community support officer to patrol Spittal, Wooler and Seahouses
A NEW community support officer has joined local police and will be patrolling the Spittal, Eastcliffe and Highcliffe areas, as well as spending one day a week in Wooler and Seahouses.
2 St. Mary men plead guilty in drug cases
Two men from St. Mary Parish pleaded guilty Monday on unrelated drug charges. Harold Willie Francois, 29, of Morgan City, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of cocaine and was sentenced to 20 years at hard labor, according to a news release from the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
Berwick voters to decide ballot questions on Election Day
The old Berwick High School would be turned into affordable housing, the town would acquire a 2.8-acre downtown lot for $130,000, and a public-access television channel would be created if voters approve a series of local referendum questions on the November ballot.
His name hasn't been released, apparently to protect the innocent, but a troubled baby black bear was recently found on the side of the road in Morgan City.
Orphaned bear cub rescued near Morgan City
An orphaned black bear cub was rescued in the Morgan City area Oct. 22 and will spend the winter at a rehabilitation facility in Tennessee, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Tell us what you want from new Berwick hospital, says NHS trust
PEOPLE living in north Northumberland are being encouraged to give their views about plans to build a new hospital in Berwick.
Argentinian exchange students enjoy Berwick hospitality
AT the end of last month Berwick Rotary Club took part in the first leg of a youth exchange arranged with the Rotary Club of Tres Arroyos in the province of Buenos Aires.
Plans for third huge housing scheme in Berwick submitted
PLANS to build up to 150 new houses on the southern outskirts of Berwick have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.
Berwick's university bid gathers pace
PARTNERS in the bid to create a university in Berwick are hoping to find out in the next fortnight whether their plans have Government support.
Louisiana On The Geaux: Labor Day Weekend
Well, my friends, Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and for me, and many in south Louisiana , Labor Day weekend means only one thing: The Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, the oldest chartered harvest festival in Louisiana .
Former Houghton porn scandal teacher working in Berwick
A former Houghton teacher at the centre of a porn scandal is now teaching in Northumberland, it has emerged.
Berwick graduate to lead Heriot Watt University Students Association
FORMER Berwick school pupil Simon Eltringham has been elected as president of Heriot Watt University Students Association.
Fitch Affirms Wax Lake East Drainage District (Louisiana) GOs at 'BBB+'
In the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings affirms the 'BBB+' rating to the Wax Lake East Drainage District of the Parish of St.
Students' A Level success has been 'hard won' says Berwick High School head
A LEVEL students at Berwick High School and Longridge Towers School have been celebrating some excellent exam results.
Northumberland College plans open days in Berwick
TEENAGERS waiting for their exam results can find out about local learning opportunities at two open events at Northumberland College, in Berwick.
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West Nile virus, the debilitating and sometimes deadly virus transferred from birds to humans when mosquitoes bite, is popping up around Acadiana.
Battler Helen launches a fight for funds
A BRAVE mother who battled leukaemia has launched a new group to raise funds for research into the life-threatening disease.
Battler Helen launches a fight for funds
A BRAVE mother who battled leukaemia has launched a new group to raise funds for research into the life-threatening disease.
Over 40 possible swine flu cases in Borders
THE number of possible swine flu cases in the Borders has increased by more than 400 per cent in a week, but still remains relatively low.