News
Scooters drive into Paxton
SCOOTER fanatics from all over the country and further afield descended on Paxton House last weekend to attend the 3rd Border Bash Scooter Rally.
Agent claims litter turns off tourists - not turbines
AN agent who has submitted an application to site a 45.2 metre wind turbine at Fellowhills Farm, Swinton, has claimed that visitors to the Borders are more likely to be put off the area by “a massive litter problem”, rather than wind turbines.
1 commentFault causes Torness reactor shutdown
A COMPONENT fault caused the shutdown of one of the two nuclear reactors at Torness power station, its operator has revealed.
SBC will not be platform for independence campaign
THE leader of the SNP group now sharing power as part of the new Scottish Borders Council ruling administration claims there is no intention of using the local authority as a vehicle to help promote their national party’s campaign for independence.
Berwickshire coastal path is one of Scotland’s best
The recently completed Berwickshire Coastal Path, which works its way from Cockburnspath to Berwick, has been added to the national network of long distance routes known as Scotland’s Great Trails.
Sport
Bandits hope to build on league opener
Berwick opened their Premier League campaign with their biggest win of the season when they beat Redcar 65-28 at Shielfield on Saturday.
Handling willing to come back to Shielfield on loan
Hot-shot Hibs striker Danny Handling has revealed how he would relishthe chance to return to Berwick Rangers again on loan if circumstances allow.
Chirnside Boxing Club coach set to hang up gloves
CHIRNSIDE ABC coach Michael Black will be boxing in his final amateur contest at the Dundee show on Sunday, before hanging up his gloves.
Celebrate the Olympic countdown with The Berwick Advertiser and Berwickshire News
AS part of the build-up to the Olympic Games this year we are featuring a selection of local clubs whose sports will be showcased in London 2012.
Charities Cup attracts entry of 32 teams
THE 2012 Berwick Charities Cup kicked off last week with an entry of 32 teams.
Lifestyle
No nuts but loads of laughs as Duns Players excel again
Duns Players took to the boards again last week at the Volunteer Hall in Duns for a further two episodes of Fawlty Towers, looking to build on last year’s outstanding performances.
Outside Track include Berwick in UK tour
FOLLOWING their sell-out tour earlier this year, and fresh from touring the US, The Outside Track are bringing their virtuosity and energy to a concert in Berwick on Friday, May 18.
Maltings bar brings in real ale on draft
The Maltings is making a connection to Berwick’s historic brewing past this weekend when it introduces real ale on draft for the first time.
Beethoven aria to get Scottish first
KELSO singer Kate Fish will feature in Yetholm Sinfonia’s May Concert next Saturday.
Lining up pioneers of the great outdoors
lAST year, Scots adventurer Mark Beaumont was one of the star turns at the Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival, thrilling his Melrose audience with an account of how, in 2010, he had cycled from Alaska to Argentina for a BBC television series.
Community
Birds on your doorstep
Q: Is it OK to peep in a blackbird’s nest in my hedge or will the bird desert?
Berwick’s BARK news
THANK you to everyone who attended our car boot sale and open day, and to Border Skip Hire and the Ramparts MOT Centre for their support.
Holy Island walk appeal
The Holy Island Forget Me Not Walk is back for 2012 and an appeal is going out for participants.
Berwick’s BARK news
THIS Sunday, May 13, we are having our car boot sale on the land next to the kennels. Sellers will be very welcome fro 8am, buyers from 9am, and the kennels will be open for viewing from 10.30am until 1pm. Please come and join us, pick up a bargain and also have a look at all the animals currently looking for homes.
Sports sessions available at leisure centre
A SERIES of free Olympic sports sessions will be available at leisure centres across Northumberland this week, including Berwick, to mark the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the UK.
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Weather for Duns
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 4 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
