Updated 7:03pm 19 May 2013

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Brian Daniel

Brian Daniel

Northumberland Tory councillors accused of ‘hypocrisy’ over parking

TWO Conservative councillors in Northumberland have been accused of “hypocrisy” over their stance on parking in the county.Read

Woodhorn church re-opens for Carol singing record attempt

AN ancient disused church in Northumberland last night threw open its doors to take part in a festive world record attempt.Read

Boost of almost £900,000 to perk up Berwick parks

PLANS to regenerate two parks in a border town have received a boost of nearly £900,000.Read

Duchess cuts ribbon to end Rothbury's bridge wait

THE Duchess of Northumberland yesterday cut the ribbon on a country village’s historic bridge after a three-year makeover.Read

Tourism plans for axed Rothbury park visitor centre

A NORTHUMBERLAND national park visitor centre which has closed could be replaced by a new tourist service, it has emerged. Read

Coroner hits out at care of woman in Morpeth home

A CORONER has identified serious failures in the care of a Northumberland subpostmistress who died after falling from a bed at a home.Read

Berwick may lose maternity unit as review starts

A CONSULTATION on the future of maternity services in a border town which has temporarily lost its baby unit is now under way.Read

Alnwick boy Adam Williamson dies after battling 'unique' condition

A SEVERELY disabled Northumberland boy whose "unique" condition made experts think he would not survive birth has died aged 13.Read

Turbine crane crash blocks Northumberland country road

A CRANE heading for the site of a Northumberland wind farm blocked a nearby road after hitting ice.Read

Family unhappy at care of OAP in Morpeth home

A FORMER Northumberland subpostmistress died after falling from a bed at her care home, an inquest heard.Read

Group fight to overturn North East drift net fishery closure order

A NATIONAL body which represents commercial fishermen is threatening to take legal action against Government moves which it claims will kill off salmon fishing in the region.Read

Drivers taken to hospital after crash on A697 near Whittingham

TWO people had to be taken to hospital following this head on collision in Northumberland. A 4x4 and a convertible were in collision on the A697 near Whittingham at around 9am yesterday, injuring the drivers of both vehicles.Read

Northumberland National Park wind turbines plan thrown out by council

PROPOSED wind developments close to Northumberland’s National Park have been thrown out by councillors, amid concern over their visual impact.Read

RAF Boulmer pilots receive honour for their Olympics services

AIRMEN from a Northumberland air base who kept the nation’s skies safe during the Olympics have been recognised for their efforts.Read

Rothbury bridge re-opens after three year refurbishment

A HISTORIC bridge at the heart of a Northumberland village is to re-open after a three-year refurbishment.Read

Duke of York sees economic recovery in action at Blyth - GALLERY

THE Duke of York saw how the region was leading the country’s renewable energy drive as he opened new facilities in Northumberland yesterday.Read

Wind farm developer stops Northumberland campaigners' blimp protest

A WIND farm developer has stopped Northumberland campaigners fighting its turbine plans from flying a blimp in protest.Read

Parking in Alnwick Market Place set for council approval

MOVES to allow motorists to resume parking in a historic Northumberland market square after a 10-year hiatus are set to come a step closer.Read

Berwick Infirmary maternity unit to stay closed

HEALTH bosses are today recommending a change to maternity services in a border town after deeming the currently suspended provision is not achievable.Read

Planned Cornhill wind turbine axed after protest

A CONTROVERSIAL wind turbine proposal in Northumberland has been withdrawn amid criticism from national park chiefs.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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