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Artificial gravel ponds will be reconnected to the River Breamish. Picture: Tweed Forum

Restoration work set to start on River Breamish and Pow Burn

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

Edward Cawthorn won the award in 2020 for his work in helping to preserve the Union Chain Bridge. Picture: Paul Dodds

Nominations wanted as Tweed Forum launches search for new river champion

Tweed Forum invasives project manager Emily Iles with American Skunk Cabbage. Photo: Tweed Forum.

Biosecurity Plan to protect river from invasive species

Ben Townsend, Tweed Forum’s senior project officer. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Planting seeds for a better future on the River Tweed

Tweed Forum education officer, Jenny Holmes launches the environmental charity’s TweedWATCH Education Pack for schools. Picture: Phil Wilkinson/Tweed Forum

River Tweed becomes a living classroom with launch of new education resource

Julia Henschel's role will focus on woodland and habitat creation. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

River restoration efforts boosted by Tweed Forum appointment

The River Breamish.

New plans lodged for restoration work on the River Breamish

The new creative team appointed to deliver River Tweed Trail interpretation pictured alongside Luke Fisher and Marina Piper from Destination Tweed. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Creative collaboration appointed to deliver River Tweed Trail interpretation

New meanders on the River Breamish. Picture: Tommy Wilkinson

River reconnected to its flood plain thanks to restoration project

Bridges in Berwick and the river. One of the initiatives to receive a grant is a film project about fishing on the Tweed. Picture courtesy of Destination Tweed.

Grants Scheme final round recipients revealed
Initiatives encouraging intergenerational connection, education and skills development and engagement with nature are among nine projects to receive grants in Destination Tweed’s Community Grants Scheme.
Andrew Coulson

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

River Tweed ‘inspiring individuals’ are being sought

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

Environmental leader recognised for commitment to farming and conservation

Aerial drone image of the River Breamish at Harehope in its current state.

Major river restoration project underway in Breamish Valley

The Royal Border Bridge at Berwick. Picture courtesy of Destination Tweed.

Destination Tweed Community Grants Scheme offers £50,000 in final funding round

A new project will protect the sand dunes at Warkworth

New project at Warkworth to protect the sand dunes

College Burn, College Valley, part of the Till catchment.

New film reveals how nature-based solutions are helping river recover

Craig Marshall from Tweed Forum is pictured with some of the trees being used for the project. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Second life for Storm Arwen trees in river restoration project

Hamish Robertson and Emily Iles. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Tweed experts head to Estonia for major ecological conference

The River Till pictured by Google near Milfield.

Investment going upstream to combat pollution and enhance water quality in river

Edward Cawthorn from Berwick was the 2020 award recipient. Picture by Paul Dodds.

Nominations sought for Tweed Forum River Champion award

Specialist contractor Rhys Matthews on the banks of the River Tweed at Coldstream. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Tweed Forum enlists help of abseiling plant control team

Pupils from Holy Trinity First School in Berwick learn about pollinators at one of Tweed Forum’s TweedWATCH education sessions.

Berwick pupils take part in River Tweed project

Emily Iles delivers equipment to tackle giant hogweed to Craig Duke, head boatman at the Upper Merton beat on the River Tweed. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Tweed Forum praises invasive species volunteers

Ruairidh Calvert and Angus Emond from St Boswells Primary, William Younger from Old Melrose Estate and Derek Robeson from Tweed Forum. Picture by Paul Dodds.

Historic River Tweed landscapes receive a £50,000 boost

The River Tweed at the Royal Border Bridge in Berwick. Picture by Jane Coltman.

County residents urged to participate in UK Big River Watch

Edward Cawthorn from Berwick was the 2020 award recipient. Picture by Paul Dodds.

Tweed Forum launches search for 2023 River Champion

The River Tweed at the Royal Border Bridge in Berwick. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Tweed Trail boost for area revealed in report
A 113-mile ‘world class’ long walking and cycling trail following the route of the River Tweed is set to attract an additional 300,000 visitors to the region each year.
Paul Kelly

Destination Tweed says the 113-mile trail would run all the way to Berwick, where the river meets the sea. Picture by Jim Gibson.

More funds for multi-million-pound project with Berwick link

Destination Tweed says the 113-mile trail would run all the way to Berwick, where the river meets the sea. Picture by Jim Gibson.

National Lottery boost for multi-million-pound project with Berwick link

A salmon leaping at Philiphaugh Cauld on the Ettrick Water. Picture: The Tweed Foundation.

Report highlights drop in rod-caught salmon in the Tweed catchment

The River Glen flooding into the Yeavering Burn after a modest flood event. Picture: Tweed Forum

Work begins on £400,000 scheme to reduce river flood risk

The River Tweed at Berwick. Picture: Jim Gibson

Tourism-related businesses in Berwick area asked for views on £20m Tweed Trail

The Haugh Head ford and bridge, near Wooler.

Salmon migration project on Northumberland river awarded £500,000

The Royal Border Bridge over the River Tweed in Berwick.

Views wanted on proposed £20m trail finishing in Berwick

Aerial view of the Scottish Border with Norham Castle standing guard. Picture: Jim Gibson

Tweed plans receive nearly £300,000

The River Tweed at Berwick.

Vision to make River Tweed a tourist mecca

The Haugh Head ford, near Wooler. Picture: Tweed Forum

Chance to discuss proposals for Haugh Head ford

A map showing the area of the Fell Sandstone Aquifer in north Northumberland. Picture: Crown Copyright

Farmers paid to protect drinking water supply

Haugh Head ford and fish pass on Wooler Water. Picture by Jane Coltman

Proposed scheme aims to help fish migration on Northumberland river

Haugh Head ford and fish pass on Wooler Water. Picture by Jane Coltman

Fish migration drop-in session postponed due to General Election

One of the two sites on the River Breamish where work is proposed to tackle erosion. Picture by Ben O’Connell

River works planned to protect Northumerland road from erosion

Haugh Head ford and fish pass on Wooler Water. Picture by Jane Coltman

Revised plans for Haugh Head ford aim to help fish migration

A fish hits the side of the fish pass at Haugh Head ford on the Wooler Water.
Picture by Jane Coltman

Public meeting to take place on plans for ford

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