Pensioner admits speeding offences in Northumberland village

James Duke, 80, admitted speeding at 36mph in Cornhill-on-Tweed’s 30mph zone on two occasions.

Berwick magistrates heard the defendant, of Duke Street in Coldstream, was caught speeding in a Mercedes on July 29, 2025 and March 11 this year.

He had his licence endorsed with six penalty points and he was ordered to pay a fine and costs totalling £197.