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Inquest hears Blyth restaurant owner hanged himself

A NORTHUMBERLAND restaurant owner hanged himself amid worries over the effect of the recession on his venture, an inquest heard yesterday.Read

Blyth memories recalled by former journalist Jim Harland

DETECTIVE work into the fascinating characters and events of his Northumberland home town is proving to be a lasting labour of love for retired journalist Jim Harland.Read

Blyth swimmer wins European Junior Lifesaving gold medal

TALENTED teenager Charley Gourley is making her mark in the world of sport both in the water and on dry land – and is now the proud holder of a European title.Read

Blyth regeneration plan drastically reduced

PLANS to demolish hundreds of homes as part of a multi-million pound regeneration scheme in Northumberland's biggest town look set to be radically revised because of changing circumstances.Read

Anger after Blyth school minibus is vandalised

HEARTLESS thieves have stolen parts from a minibus belonging to a Northumberland special school, forcing teachers to cancel trips for the children.Read

Malcolm Macdonald backs Blyth alcoholism charity with fundraiser

A TYNESIDE football legend who won a personal battle against alcoholism is supporting a charity which helps families affected by substance abuse.Read

Man inches away from stepping on drug user’s needle at Blyth beach

A CONCERNED father was inches away from standing on what believes was a drug user’s needle as he walked along a Northumberland beach.Read

Folk band The Happy Cats record album in Jack Charlton’s pub

FOLK musicians have recorded their latest album in a pub owned by football legend Jack Charlton.Read

Blyth and Tyne pub holding charity events for Macmillan

A NORTHUMBERLAND pub is holding two charity events for Macmillan Cancer Support.Read

Artwork honouring local heroes is unveiled in Gallagher Park Bedlington

AN artwork which immortalises three local heroes of a Northumberland market town has been officially installed as part of a national campaign to promote sustainable travel.Read

Tyre vandalism in Blyth

VANDALS damaged the tyres of a car parked in a Northumberland street.Read

Residents welcome planned demolition of Wensleydale Middle School

PEOPLE living near a vandalised and fire-ravaged former school have welcomed news that council bosses are planning to demolish it as soon as possible.Read

New Asda store in Blyth

A NEW supermarket has opened in Blyth.Read

Appeal after attack outside Bedlington pub

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in a late-night attack outside a pub in Northumberland.Read

Sheila Beattie with Mitzy

Blyth dog-walker knocked out in horror attack

A PENSIONER was left battered and bruised after a vicious dog attack.Read

Fundraiser for inspirational Blyth boy Cory Davison

NOT even a bit of rain could dampen Cory Davison's spirit as his family held a huge fundraiser in his honour.Read

Blyth lifeguards compete for England

TWO members of Blyth Lifeguard and Swimming Club in Northumberland represented England at the Junior European Lifesaving Championships held in Denmark.Read

NUFC coaching session at Bede Academy a striking success

YOUNG strikers have set themselves a new goal after taking part in an inspirational coaching session.Read

Northumberland charity helps push the boat out

A NORTHUMBERLAND charity that provides education for young people on history and maritime heritage has received a major funding boost.Read

Blyth and Ashington children learn circus skills

YOUNGSTERS were encouraged to clown around in a summer holiday circus workshop.Read

Night patrols will tackle vandalism at Blyth Golf Club

ACTION is being taken to tackle problems of anti-social behaviour, disorder and vandalism at a Northumberland golf club.Read

Bede Academy students get engineering job advice

STUDENTS in the North East were given career advice from some of the country’s leading engineering experts.Read

Darts: Luke, Prins and Wright make Mark at Bedlington

THIRTY-SEVEN players battled it out for the final two finals night places in the Mark Williams Memorial Trophy.Read

Bede Academy students help illustrate new book

PUTTING pen to paper, schoolboys were given the opportunity of a lifetime to illustrate a new book.Read

Open day at Bedlington organic farm

ORGANIC vegetable fans can see how their favourite foods are grown at an “open day” in Northumberland.Read

Pink Floyd show in Blyth

ON SEPTEMBER 3 you can see the UK Pink Floyd Experience at Blyth’s Phoenix Theatre.Read

New art class at The Isabella Centre

BUDDING artists can sign up for a new expressive art class.Read

Hunt for men who stole £2,000 from Cambois pensioner

POLICE are appealing for information after two bogus callers conned a pensioner out of £2,000.Read

Arrests following Wensleydale School fire

TWO teenagers have been arrested following a fire at a derelict school in Northumberland.Read

Bedlingtonshire students celebrate excellent A-level results

BEDLINGTONSHIRE Community High School celebrated a superb set of A-level results yesterday.Read

Burnside estate residents make a difference

PEOPLE in a Northumberland town have been putting pride back into their community during three days of action.Read

Probe following fire at Wensleydale Middle School

AN investigation has been launched following a fire at a derelict school.Read

Call for major crackdown on Cramlington dog fouling

FED-UP residents are appealing for a change in policy to allow communities to crack down on dog fouling throughout Northumberland.Read

Black belt awards for Stryke Freestyle karate club members

TWO members of the Stryke Freestyle karate club at the Buffalo Community Centre in Blyth have gained coveted black belt Ist Dan status.Read

Henry Olonga bowls over students at Bede Academy, Blyth

AN international cricketer who was forced to flee his own country for speaking out against its cruel regime has met young North East athletes.Read

Bailey Butler from Blyth

Parents of inspirational Bailey Butler hope he can take part in bike ride

CLUTCHING the handlebars, Bailey Butler has started getting some practice in for his first charity cycle.Read

Open event at Eric Tolhurst Centre

A COMMUNITY centre in Northumberland is opening its doors next month to help people find out more about the services it offers.Read

Blyth church turns into Maritime and Mining Museum

A CHURCH which closed to its congregation two years ago is to display the rich heritage of the area currently hidden in people’s lofts.Read

Plans for Newsham golf range rejected

PLANS to build a golf driving range on farmland at South Newsham, Blyth have been rejected by a Government planning inspector.Read

Banner celebrates the history of Bates Colliery

A BANNER representing the three Blyth pits has been hung in its new home.Read

Families’ fears over Blyth plant are calmed

FAMILIES who fear their quality of life will be ruined if a £250m green power plant is built near their homes have been offered reassurances by the company behind the project.Read

Performance workshops in Blyth

A WEEK of Wizard of Oz performance workshops are on offer for children.Read

Tools stolen in Bedlington Station

GARDEN tools were stolen in a raid on a shed in Northumberland.Read

Metal theft arrests in Blyth and Bedlington

FOUR men have been arrested and a quantity of copper recovered as part of a Northumbria Police operation against metal thieves in Northumberland.Read

Stephen Miller launching the Sunshine Fund Run at Newcastle Quayside

Arriva buses more wheelchair friendly after Paralympian Stephen Miller highlights problem

DISABLED bus users in the North East will find their journeys easier after a Journal columnist highlighted the problems he has with wheelchair access.Read

Enterprising lessons at Blyth Community College

STUDENTS from a Northumberland school have been taking part in hands-on lessons to find out how enterprising they can be.Read

Alec Robson, 6, at a feature of the Blyth Miners' Memorial Garden

Blyth's mining past marked with garden artwork

MINING heritage is being showcased in a Northumberland town thanks to a memorial garden.Read

The Dales pupils complete first year at new site

YOUNGSTERS from a Blyth special school have settled into a new building.Read

Bede Academy students inspired by doctor

PUPILS at a North East school were given an inspirational talk by a life-saving doctor.Read

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