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Brian Daniel

Brian Daniel

Alnwick Garden set to open after winter clean-up

IT is one of the jewels of the North East, a haven of tranquillity and natural beauty – and now Alnwick Garden is set to open its doors again after a winter clean-up.Read

Alnwick faces loss of three popular pubs

THREE locals in a Northumberland market town could soon be closed, with one boss revealing the difficulties facing pubs.Read

NHS North of Tyne voices fears over ambulance review

HEALTH bosses last night acknowledged concerns over a review of ambulance cover in the region.Read

Barter Books in Alnwick gets global accolade from American website Flavorpill

A FAMOUS secondhand book shop based in an old Northumberland railway station has picked up a glowing global accolade.Read

Seafield Caravan Park at Seahouses gets green light for expansion

PLANS for a massive expansion of a coastal caravan park have been given the green light, despite a volley of objections.Read

Group BEGs for help to put on attraction

AN event which draws thousands of people to a Northumberland town is under threat as its organisers are on the verge of folding.Read

Police hit out over Seahouses music festival plan

POLICE chiefs have labelled organisers of a planned major international music festival in Northumberland as ‘unprofessional and amateur’.Read

Berwick emergency ambulance shake up sparks fears

PLANS to reduce emergency ambulance cover for a border town are being opposed by residents and an MP amid fears that lives could be lost.Read

Family of cyclist Eilidh Cairns to relaunch safety campaign

A CAMPAIGN to improve cyclist safety sparked by the death of a Northumberland woman is being re-ignited to mark the third anniversary since she was killed.Read

Westerhope gran remembers father’s WWI heroics on horseback

A TALE of a war spent on horse-back has brought back memories of a Tyneside man’s heroics on a French battlefield.Read

Injured Cramlington ex-soldier becomes showjumping coach

A NORTHUMBERLAND woman who was nearly killed while serving in Iraq has completed a remarkable turnaround by training to become a showjumping coach.Read

Berwick upon Tweed considers World Heritage status application

HADRIAN’S Wall has it, Durham Cathedral too and now a border town is bidding to join them in being awarded a prestigious global accolade.Read

Search for dog in Northumberland ends in tragedy

A MUCH-loved family pet which sparked a nationwide hunt after her disappearance has been found dead.Read

Alnwick car crash after chase by police on A1 from Berwick

A CAR driven by a suspected drink driver collided with a police van and a lorry before smashing through a garden fence in Northumberland.Read

Newbiggin and Ashington people in court over alleged tobacco and money laundering ring

FOURTEEN people from South East Northumberland have appeared in court in connection with an alleged tobacco and money laundering ring.Read

Alan Shearer raffles cake in aid of Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

FOOTBALLING legend Alan Shearer has tackled a new challenge in aid of the charity founded by another Newcastle United hero.Read

Warkworth man proves an internet hit with ad parody

A NORTHUMBRIAN take on a popular advert has caught the eye of comedian Bob Mortimer after racking up thousands of fans.Read

Ford Castle to reopen as outdoor education centre

A NORTHUMBERLAND castle which served as a cherished education facility for decades before closing is to reopen, it was announced yesterday.Read

Little Mill residents lose battle to stop holiday lets application

RESIDENTS of a Northumberland hamlet who had fought off plans from a mystery American for holiday lets have now lost their battle following a successful appeal.Read

Rothbury skateboarders in bid to get skate park

YOUNG people are taking matters into their owns hands in a bid to get a skate park.Read

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Brian Daniel is our north Northumberland reporter. He has been with us since November 2007 and previously worked at the Hexham Courant and the Northumberland Gazette.

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