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Victor Palovaara will ride for Berwick Bandits next season.

Swede signs on as Berwick Bandits' sixth rider for 2027 season

The All Sorts theatre group.

Inclusive theatre group brings pantomime to the stage

The Tanners Arms.

Local pub listed among England's best

Borders Competitions Jim Clark Rally unveils new-look 2027 route

Longridge Towers School headteacher Jon Wilcox with a group of students.

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Jacqueline (right) with her sister and friend volunteering at last year's Mighty Hike.

Woman gives back to Macmillan through coastal hike

Tweed Forum CEO Luke Comins launches the environmental charity’s new River Tweed Gin. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Raising a glass to the River Tweed as new gin is launched

David McCrea at The Bench in Henderson Park, Coldstream.

Man tackles loneliness and isolation with park bench initiative

Measuring the thickness of peat deposits on Coldburn Hill in the Cheviots.

New geological mapping to help manage flooding along the River Tweed

Auchencrow Mains is a well-equipped, large-scale landholding with an established agricultural history.

Arable farm on the market for £5.8m

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With more than 5,000 bags bought in the past month, this bestselling 60-litre compost has been reduced to £13.66 in a limited-time Amazon deal
Natalie Dixon

One of the concrete animals for sale from Ayton Castle. Picture: Railtons Auction House/SWNS

Auction of items from Alan Carr's Ayton Castle raises six-figure sum

ESG Drysdale.

Vegetable grower yields £10m investment boost

Jordan Jenkins has joined Berwick on a short-term contract. Picture: Colin Poole

Berwick Bandits sign Jordan Jenkins on short-term deal ahead of busy spell

Lilly Fox, owner of L.J Fox Haulage.

Female entrepreneur launches Borders haulage firm

Co-driver McKillop opens up on 'delight' after Jim Clark Rally win

Siccar Point. Picture: Ian Kille/Northumbrian Earth

Events mark 300 years since ‘modern geology founder’ was born

Nearly 80 adults and children with a wide range of disabilities enjoyed the day. Picture by Tim Barnsley.

Disabled people enjoy Rotary’s Spirit of Sport

From left, Giles Etherington, Lee-Anne Gillie, Colin Sturrock, Moira Wilson and David Ferguson.

Entrepreneurs bring ‘fractional growth’ to businesses

Laura Hunter pictured during last year's Berwick Riding of the Bounds.

Laura excited for her Riding of the Bounds chief role

Euan Dale, who started off at Duns Amateur Swimming Club, in his Great Britain tracksuit for the 2008 Olympic Games. Picture by by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images.

Euan raises concerns of community impact if swimming club closes

Guide dog puppy Khara visiting the Newcastle training centre

Call to double number of guide dog volunteers in North Northumberland

Drew Kemp is concentrating on racing for Leicester and in Poland and Sweden this season. Picture: Taylor Lanning

Former Bandits star talks of his love of racing at Shielfield Park

Members of the club, Morag Stephens, right, and Andy Maguire, Scottish Swimming's regional development manager.

Swimming club’s urgent call for new members

Nearly ten years ago, Mohammad Al Najjar established Mohammad Al Najjar Advocates and Legal Consultants in Dubai.

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Berwick’s Peter Kildemand. Picture: Keith Hamblin

Kildemand lays down challenge for Bandits

Berwick’s latest signing, Australian Reid Battye.

Battye completes Berwick Bandits line-up

Jye Etheridge resumes his Berwick career in 2026.

Etheridge back at Bandits
Berwick Bandits have unveiled Jye Etheridge as their fifth signing for the 2026 season.
George Dodds

Borders Buses has made an announcement in relation to its Black Friday deals and Christmas and New Year service levels.

Black Friday deals to provide cheaper Christmas travel for Borders Buses

Top-flight English football remains one of the most-watched sporting properties globally.

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Silvery Tweed Cereals Managing Director, Bob Gladstone

Silvery Tweed Cereals cultivates progress with 2025 sustainability report

“Remittances are the invisible bridge that keeps families united, even when separated by distance," says Rashid Ashraf

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Final winners of the EBDA Award named

Northumberland Theatre Company will kickstart their autumn tour in Amble. Picture: Jim Donnelly

Touring theatre group on the road this autumn

Jack Walton from Hexham and Northern Marts with Meghan Harvey, GAS Herd Competition Winner.

Farmers celebrated at first Glendale Herd Competition

Last year’s Tweed Forum River Champion was Phil Ellis.

River Tweed ‘inspiring individuals’ are being sought

Gideon's story will be a featured story on the Baen.com main page in September.

International Fantasy Writers Award joy for 'Borders boy'

Dr Derek Robeson from Tweed Forum. (Photo: George Carrick)

Environmental leader recognised for commitment to farming and conservation

Local pigeon racing results

Borders loft takes second place in Channel pigeon race

Jack Smith. Picture: Taz McDougall

Berwick Bandits sign Jack Smith for rest of the season

The events included archery. All pictures by Tim Barnsley.

Another successful Spirit of Sport in Berwick

Presentation of the money raised to Choices4Growth.

Border Links Cornhill raises £430 for mental health organisation

The 2025 Berwick Bandits. Back: Drew Kemp, Danyon Hume, Craig Cook, Bastian Borke. Front: Peter Kildemand, Dayle Wood, Sam Hagon. Picture: Keith Hamblin

Berwick Bandits are ready to roar against Tigers

The London Handel Players’ programme features Bach and Telemann who met as young men in Eisenach in 1709.

Music at Paxton 2025 festival programme launched

Karen Park, owner of Seabanks, had her range of oils, vinegars and crisps on display to taste at last year's event.

The annual tourism fair will return tomorrow ahead of the 2025 season
Northumberland Tourism Fair will return to Alnwick tomorrow with 600 visitors registered to attend.
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Robson Green and Mark Benton canyoning in Dumfries and Galloway.

Robson Green tries canyoning and haaf netting with Mark Benton

Danyon Hume will skipper Berwick Bandits this season. Picture: Taz McDougall

Berwick Bandits reveal new skipper for the 2025 season

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

Ali Zhahib from E-Waste Recycle presenting the Waste Reduction Award to Clare Lackenby from Galedin Vets

Borders vet practice wins national honour for eco efforts to protect planet

The Jim Clark Rally returns in May.

New title sponsor for the Jim Clark Rally

Danyon Hume. Picture: Taz McDougall

Hume is back for a second stint as a Bandit

Scotland is a diverse country, loved by explorers

Six idyllic cottages in Scotland perfect for a Christmas getaway

Sarah Thomson (L) at her store in Melrose, Scotland

Sarah Thomson brings timeless style to Corbridge with new ladieswear boutique

The FNY Collective celebrate the receipt of a £10,000 award from Destination Tweed’s community grant scheme. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Major community grants funding for north Northumberland and Borders projects

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