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Berwick War Memorial Flies the Union Flag on a New Flagpole
The Union Flag now flies at Berwick War Memorial. The Mayor and veteran Mark Dryden raised it on 17 October; the town council will look after the new pole.
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Berwick Quayside Chess Tables Launch on Saturday 24 October
Free outdoor chess tables open on Berwick Quayside at noon on Saturday 24 October, made in Berwick from Old Bridge stone, with pieces to borrow from the YHA.
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Berwick Flag Raised at Newfields With Holy Trinity Pupils
Berwick's bear and tree flag now flies at Newfields. Sheriff Michael Greener raised it on 13 October with Holy Trinity School pupils looking on.
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Berwick Maltings £36m Rebuild Backed, Council Vote 4 Nov
Cabinet backed the £36m Maltings rebuild in Berwick on 6 October. Full Council votes on 4 November on £2.6m more borrowing; reopening is due April 2029.
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Northumberland Heritage Open Days: 189 free sites in 10 days
Berwick alone holds 117 of Northumberland's 189 free openings from 11 to 20 September. Wallington, Lindisfarne Castle and Seaton Delaval Hall all open free.
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Berwick Record Office Award Vote Closes on 31 August
Berwick Record Office and Cragend Farm at Rothbury are 2 of only 24 sites shortlisted in England. The vote shuts 31 August, winners named 10 September.