New contractor to restart troubled hospital build with opening ‘by Spring 2027’
A Gateshead contractor has been appointed to restart the stalled build of the Berwick Infirmary. Robertson Construction North East has...
Town tax rises 28% in Berwick this year and next despite more than £500,000 held in council funds
With more than £300,000 held in reserves last year and a £200,000 payout from Schedule III in December 2025 (the...
Berwick public funds explained
Readers have been in touch with The Bridge to express confusion over Berwick Town Council’s financial organisation. Parish Councils...
Concern over impact of Precept rise in Berwick
To the Editor, At its simplest, taxation takes money out of the local commercial economy — where it would otherwise...
The Bridge New Issue out Monday 2 March!
It's out soon! Monday 2 March. Get your copy here:Direct Pets, Ramparts Business ParkHighfield Premier, North RoadThe Pilot Inn, Low...
Boxing Day Dip 2025, Spittal Beach, Berwick upon Tweed
All photos courtesy of Canon Alan Hughes
Roddam Court, Tweedmouth Christmas Lights 2025
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Further probe into ‘Morrisons Daily’ after Bridge investigation
The Bridge recently carried out research into the status of a new licenced premises in Marygate, Berwick. Despite applying for...
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