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Northumberland wind farm protesters urge council to take action

A WIND farm developer which ditched plans to site turbines in Northumberland has failed to remove a mast for which permission has expired.Read

Grieving Berwick father's A1 dualling petition aims for 100,000

A GRIEVING father whose son was killed on the A1 in Northumberland is aiming for 100,000 signatures on a petition to get safety improvements debated in parliament.Read

Northumberland bus axe plan to be reviewed by council

CONTROVERSIAL plans to axe a cherished bus route through Northumberland are to be put on hold.Read

Ovington villagers face 10 mile detour after landslip

A LANDSLIDE has left a bridge connecting a tiny village to a major commuter route impassable ... adding 10 miles to residents’ journeys.Read

'Don’t ignore wind farm opponents', warns minister

A GOVERNMENT minister’s warning that opponents of wind farms should not be “ridden roughshod over” have been welcomed by campaigners in the region. Read

Upset as hope of saving cherished bus route dashed

A CHERISHED bus route will still be scrapped, despite calls for the move to be put on hold to allow consultation. Read

Barter Books owner's keeping calm in slogan row

A NORTHUMBERLAND book shop’s bid to overturn a European Union decision over an iconic Government slogan is rumbling on into the New Year.Read

Historic Embleton Hall in Longframlington is sold

AN 18th Century country house operating as a hotel has been sold. Embleton Hall, at Longframlington near Alnwick, has been snapped up by a Tyneside couple who plan to make it their home.Read

Landslip-hit road near Rothbury to be closed for weeks

A LANDSLIP which has forced the closure of a main road into a Northumberland village is likely to see it shut for a number of weeks, council bosses have warned. Read

Cafe at Aln Valley Railway steams ahead

A BLOSSOMING heritage railway in Northumberland has formed a unique partnership with a service for adults with learning disabilities. Read

Fears on funding cuts for Northumberland forestry walks

MILES of forest walks in part of Northumberland are no longer marked as a result of funding cuts. The Forestry Commission has confirmed that 22 miles of trails at its sites in the Rothbury area have had their waymarking removed after a reduction in the money the department has been given by the Government. Read

Historic Longframlington country house is sold

AN 18th Century country house operating as a hotel has been sold. Embleton Hall, at Longframlington near Alnwick, has been snapped up by a Tyneside couple who plan to make it their home.Read

Farne Islands no fly zone to become permanent

A NO-FLY zone introduced over a Northumberland wildlife haven after an incident in which birds were killed is to become permanent.Read

Anger at plans to axe Northumberland County Council bus service

COMMUNITIES along a cherished bus route have reacted with anger to its planned removal.Read

Northumberland wind farm protesters scent victory

CAMPAIGNERS fighting controversial wind farm plans near a Northumberland hamlet have taken a major step towards victory.Read

Ex-joiner's fury as homes bid rejected by Northumberland County Council

A MAN has hit out at his local authority after it refused his bid to build affordable homes in his community.Read

Berwick Tory councillor accused of hypocrisy over wind farm opposition

A CONSERVATIVE politician in Northumberland has been accused of hypocrisy after campaigning against wind turbines despite one being in place on her farm.Read

Amble parking battle won after petition signed by over 3,400 people

PEOPLE power has won the day in a Northumberland seaside town after a petition signed by over 3,400 people secured increased parking.Read

Alnwick car dealer JRC Motors fined for mileage error

A SECOND-hand car garage in Northumberland has been ordered to pay over £2,300 after selling a car which had done 80,000 more miles than advertised.Read

Duke and Duchess of Northumberland will not quit Alnwick Castle

THE Duke and Duchess of Northumberland have no plans to quit their Alnwick Castle seat despite major works on their “retirement” home.Read