Tweedmouth29 Sep 2025Funding for new school build refused as costs riseNorthumberland County Council says it hopes Berwick Academy will be open to students in 2028.29 Sep 202524 Feb 2025Parents criticise 'lack of plan' for schoolsConcerned parents are holding a meeting but the council says the plans are "on schedule". 24 Feb 202526 Oct 2024School strikes end as union and council compromiseNASUWT was striking over potential job losses as Berwick moves to a two-tier school system.26 Oct 20247 Oct 2024Teachers begin strikes over school closure threatEducation union NASUWT says the planned closure of three schools will put 142 staff at risk.7 Oct 202425 Jan 2024Repair work on 400-year-old bridge beginsIt is hoped repairs will be completed in time for the bridge's anniversary celebrations in August. 25 Jan 202410 Apr 2021Lowry painting bought for town that inspired itThe "matchstick figures" artist, better known for his industrial scenes, used to holiday in Berwick.10 Apr 2021
