Berwick-Upon-Tweed20 hrs agoThe North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.20 hrs ago19 Mar 2026Masseur in court charged with 55 sexual offencesTerence McBrien's alleged offences relate to 14 women dating between 2011 and 2021.19 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Public meeting as another bank closure approachesBerwick's MP David Smith says banks do not realise the impact of closures on rural areas. 12 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Drug dealers caught due to suspicious drivingRichard Bathgate and Emma Todd are jailed for supplying cocaine and heroin.25 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Drug dealers caught after woman's 'tragic' deathTwo men who were selling illegal prescription drugs "like sweets" are given suspended sentences.13 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Woman dies and man injured in A1 crash A man in his 40s is in hospital in critical but stable condition, Northumbria Police says.29 Jan 202626 Jan 2026Three North East towns bid for culture statusNorth Shields, Berwick and Bishop Auckland are all competing for £3m to fund cultural events.26 Jan 202624 Jan 2026Extra cash for barracks museum revampThe Living Barracks project includes creating new studios for local artists to use.24 Jan 202619 Jan 2026'Deeply devoted' grandparents killed in crashThe family of a couple killed in a crash on the A1 say they were "deeply devoted" to their 10 grandchildren.19 Jan 2026...