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Brian Daniel

Brian Daniel

Northumberland Lib Dems defend Jeff Reid after Blyth 'dump' comment

A NORTH council leader who sparked an outrage by labelling his home town a “dump” has the backing of colleagues on the authority, one claimed last night.Read

Lesbury post office not part of village redevelopment

A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to redevelop a picturesque Northumberland village has been resurrected – but its post office will not be included.Read

Anger as councillor Jeff Reid calls Blyth 'a dump'

A NORTH council leader was facing an angry backlash in his hometown last night after describing it as “a dump”.Read

New Northumberland signs warning bikers to take care

SIGNS warning motorcyclists to take care will again be adorning Northumberland’s country roads.Read

Battered Mauretania replica is all shipshape again

A REPLICA of a ship built on Tyneside almost destroyed by a wayward pub pool player has been restored and given a new home. Read

Best foot forward with guided walks in Rothbury

A TOURIST information centre which was axed is to be replaced by a partnership with a guided walks company. Read

Steve Cram and Daley Thompson launch Kielder Marathon - VIDEO

TWO legendary British Olympians were on the banks of the Tyne yesterday to launch the fourth Kielder Marathon.Read

Opposition mounts to Longframlington affordable housing plans

OPPOSITION to a proposed affordable housing scheme in a plush Northumberland village has “heightened”, with plans now submitted.Read

British Airways captain drowned while windsurfing at Blyth

A HIGHLY-RESPECTED pilot drowned while windsurfing off the Northumberland coast in severe weather conditions.Read

Teenagers save pensioner from freezing brook in Belford

THREE teenage boys saved the life of a pensioner after he fell into a Northumberland burn.Read

Cadet from Felton forced to quit group after bus axed

A TEENAGE cadet from Northumberland has been forced to quit the group she loves after a bus service was axed.Read

Wind turbine firms join forces to build another wind farm at Wingates

COMPANIES behind previous bids to site massive wind turbines in an area of Northumberland countryside have joined forces in a new scheme.Read

Probe into fire at former Northumberland Foods factory in Amble

AN INVESTIGATION was continuing last night after a fire at an empty factory where bulldozers had recently moved in.Read

Judge backs Northumberland County Council in care home dispute

A HIGH Court judge has backed a North East council in its dispute with care homes over fees.Read

Part of Kielder Observatory dedicated to astronomy legend Sir Patrick Moore

A STARGAZING spot in rural Northumberland has been named after the late astronomer and TV personality Sir Patrick Moore.Read

Bedlington fashion designer sees creations hit national catwalk

A TALENTED young fashion designer has had her creations showcased on a national stage.Read

SDL and UAF protesters clash in march through Berwick

FIVE people were arrested amid clashes and disorder as an anti-Islamic group and its opponent marched through a border town.Read

Former Alnwick Garden boss has new role at Tyne Rivers Trust

ABOSS at one of the region’s biggest tourist attractions has landed a new role after being made redundant.Read

Ex-solicitor from Alnwick facing fraud allegations

A FORMER solicitor from Northumberland who represented the region on a national legal body is facing charges of committing a £15,000 fraud against it. Read

Former Northumberland Foods factory in Amble is being flattened

BULLDOZERS have moved in at what was once a Northumberland seaside town’s biggest employer.Read

Author Profile

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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