John Robertson

A section of Berwick town centre. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Updated version of Strategic Plan agreed by town council

Picture taken during the service at the Castlegate war memorial in 2023 by Alan Hughes.

Services in the Berwick area to honour the fallen

A picture of Gareth Davies that was on the council's website until he left the local authority.

Town Clerk leaves Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council

As part of the fundraising programme, people in the area and visitors have the opportunity to be welcomed by the Mayor and Sheriff of Berwick to the garden of Jackie Kaines Lang and Joe Lang on Castlegate.

Berwick Mayor's charity of the year for 2024/25 is chosen

The procession was led by a Royal British Legion Pipe Band. Picture by Margaret Shaw.

Darcy crowned as Tweed Salmon Queen

The empty map case in Marygate and the space left at Wallace Green.

Resident's request after frustration over 'lack of any progress' on tourist maps

Coun John Robertson, Mayor of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Berwick's Mayor and Deputy Mayor to continue

Chief marshal Caitlin Grant on the way back into Berwick after the Riding of the Bounds.

Watch: Horses and riders return to Berwick after Riding of the Bounds

Some of those who attended the Shrieval Dinner. Picture by Susan Hughes.

David speaks of his honour to represent Berwick at Shrieval Dinner

Coun John Robertson, Mayor of Berwick, with residents of Roddam Court.

Individuals and organisations honoured at Mayor’s Awards in Berwick

Coquet Canoe Club members at the presentation. From left, Davey Jackson, John Marshall, Hamish Gibson, Linda Pooley, Phil Scowcroft of British Canoeing, Eric Petrie , Jimmy Powers, John Robertson and Dave Burke. Picture: Coquet Canoe Club

Coquet Canoe Club is top quality

A canoeing club in Amble has been presented with a top award by the sport’s governing body.

Janet Bew

The Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council office on Marygate.

Town Council apologies for audit issues

Large crowds at the 2022 Remembrance Sunday service in Berwick. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Services in Berwick to honour the fallen

The Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick.

Restoration work begins at War Memorial

Local boy Joshua tries out one of the swings in the new play park, watched by Coun Jeff Watson, local ward county councillor Isabel Hunter and Keiron Logan, duty manager for Active Northumberland.

Sports and Leisure Centre car park and play park complete

From left, Andrew Smith, Tracey Englishby from Berwick Infirmary's oncology department and Sir James Mackey. Picture by Andrew Roughan.

Health trust pays tribute to the Berwick Cancer Cars volunteer team

The ceremony started in 1292 and was revived in the late 1940s. It has been adapted over the years to maintain and celebrate a joyous occasion. Pictures by Margaret Shaw.

Crowds flock to Tweedmouth in Berwick for traditional ceremony

Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP pictured at Berwick Railway Station.

Concerns over plans to close the ticket office at Berwick Railway Station

Mayor of Berwick John Robertson and High Sheriff of Northumberland Diana Barkes viewing the town map. Picture by Canon Alan Hughes.

High Sheriff receives a warm welcome in Berwick

The launch event for a new exhibition on the history of salmon fishing on the River Tweed. Picture: Jim Gibson

New exhibition 'Salmon on the Tweed' opens in Berwick

The Cross River Gorilla Project WildWalk on Cocklawburn beach.

WildWalk takes place in Berwick to celebrate Cross River Gorilla Day

The new mayor of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coun John Robertson.

A new Mayor for Berwick

A shop local scheme in Berwick in the run up to Christmas was a success.

Shop local scheme hailed a success after six-fold increase in entries

South Shields Town Hall

Call to change council meeting timings to help more people to become councillors

Stephen Scott

New chairman of Berwick Chamber of Trade outlines his hopes

Lindsey Porter from Isos with John Robertson of Red Row Kickstart and some of the children who attend the club each week.

Donation helps club purchase equipment

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