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Northumberland flood warnings in place after another day of rain Apr 27 2012

FLOOD alerts were in place across the region last night following a day of heavy rain.Read

RAF Boulmer Station Commander in new Afghanistan role Apr 27 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND RAF base’s boss is leaving to take up a key new role in Afghanistan.Read

Jessie J to headline Alnwick Castle outdoor show Apr 26 2012

POP and TV superstar Jessie J is to headline an outdoor show at Alnwick Castle this summer, it was announced last night.Read

Alnwick Castle and Garden plans huge Diamond Jubilee celebration Apr 26 2012

A HUGE Diamond Jubilee celebration is planned at two Northumberland visitor attractions.Read

Northumberland RAF personnel honoured at ceremony Apr 24 2012

SERVICE and civilian personnel at a Northumberland RAF base were yesterday honoured before proud family, friends and colleagues.Read

Candidates in cook-off for Alnwick Garden project Apr 24 2012

CANDIDATES who hope to lead a new partnership between the Duchess of Northumberland and Jamie Oliver have gone head to head in a cook-off.Read

Alnwick Garden turns Japanese for festival of the blossom Apr 23 2012

EVEN in the April rain, Alnwick Garden was picture perfect this weekend.Read

Alnmouth beach body identified by police Apr 20 2012

MYSTERY surrounds a woman’s body washed up on a quiet Northumberland beach.Read

Harry Potter star Fiona Shaw visits Barter Books in Alnwick Apr 20 2012

AWARD-WINNING TV and film actress Fiona Shaw paid a visit to Northumberland to get people in the mood for peace and poetry.Read

Northumberland guide launched by county council Apr 19 2012

A MAJOR new guide showcasing events and festivals across Northumberland has been released by the county council.Read

Alnwick market square parking problems to be tackled Apr 17 2012

A SPECIAL working group is being set up in a bid to devise a solution to the car parking “anarchy” said to be reigning in a centuries-old Northumberland market square.Read

One school saved but another is set to close Apr 17 2012

TWO village schools in Northumberland yesterday suffered vastly differing fortunes as one was saved while the other moved nearer closure.Read

Alnwick boy is hurt after colliding with parked lorry Apr 10 2012

A YOUNG teenager was airlifted to hospital after he ploughed into the back of a parked lorry while riding his bike.Read

30-mile chase that ended in Alnwick back garden Apr 09 2012

A MAN has admitted leading police patrol cars and the force helicopter on a 30-mile chase through the heart of Northumberland. Read

Objectors fail to stop Dunstan Steads cattle shed plans Apr 07 2012

CONTROVERSIAL plans to launch an intensive livestock-rearing operation at a Northumberland coastal beauty spot have been approved – despite claims it will hit tourism and spoil views of an historic castle.Read

Alnwick company Culture Creative to launch Titanic museum in Belfast Apr 04 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND company has been chosen to launch the new Titanic museum in Belfast.Read

Duchess of Northumberland is revealed as county patron for Royal British Legion Apr 02 2012

THE Duchess of Northumberland has become the new face of the UK's leading armed forces' charity for her home county. Read

Nature lovers on the look-out in Northumberland Apr 02 2012

EAGLE-EYED nature fans are being asked to help discover what wildlife is living in the North East’s towns and cities.Read

Alnwick church offers symbolic evening light show Mar 31 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND church is giving people the chance to light up the night sky in memory of lost loved ones.Read

RAF Boulmer crew rescue North Sea oil rig workers Mar 30 2012

CREW from RAF Boulmer in Northumberland helped rescue hundreds of rig workers from a oil platform leaking gas in the North Sea.Read