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A1068 road at Warkworth closed and homes without electricity after tree fall Jan 27 2012

A MAIN route through Northumberland was closed and homes left without electricity after a tree fell on power cables.Read

MITIE Group plc chosen to run North East prisons Jan 19 2012

A COMPANY has been selected to help form plans to bring two North East prisons under private-sector control. British firm MITIE Group plc is putting together a bid for the private management of HMP Durham and HMP Northumberland.Read

Five private firms join race to take over North prisons Jan 17 2012

FIVE private firms are bidding to take over the running of North East prisons in deals that could be worth more than £800m.Read

Northumberland Day Centres have places available Jan 17 2012

A CHARITY which offers elderly people support to stay in their own homes has places available at a number of day care centres across Northumberland.Read

Let’s get on with key A1 project – MP Sir Alan Beith Jan 17 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND MP has urged the Government to use money allocated to “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects to dual stretches of the A1 in the county.Read

Accidents hit motorists on A1 in Northumberland Jan 03 2012

EMERGENCY services responded to a series of accidents on a stretch of the A1 in Northumberland yesterday, as black ice sparked chaotic scenes.Read

Alnmouth aniridia research fundraisers smash target Dec 26 2011

PATIENTS with a rare form of progressive blindness have been given hope thanks to the fundraising efforts of a Northumberland family.Read

Brain tumour patient Brandon Ballance takes gifts to RVI Dec 22 2011

BRAIN tumour patient Brandon Ballance became Secret Santa to deliver surprise presents to his hospital friends.Read

Amble brain tumour boy Brandon Ballance meets NUFC heroes Dec 16 2011

BRAIN tumour patient Brandon Ballance was given star treatment as a special guest of honour of Newcastle United.Read

Northumberland roadside advertising report goes to councillors Dec 14 2011

RULES surrounding roadside advertising in Northumberland will be resolved once and for all in a final review of the thorny issue.Read

Amble harbour repair work can begin after funds secured Dec 13 2011

WORK to repair damage to a Northumberland harbour from flooding three years ago can finally begin after funds were secured.Read

Tesco vows to tackle problem site at Amble Nov 15 2011

A SUPERMARKET giant has vowed to tackle a problem site in Northumberland.Read

Jail for Sunderland man in Acklington Prison tennis ball drugs plot Oct 17 2011

A FIRST-TIME father was arrested for his part in a prison drugs plot just moments after seeing his child being born.Read

Arrest after theft at pensioners home in Gloster Park Oct 14 2011

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the theft of money from a pensioner in her home.Read

Amble teacher Tamsin Green wins 2011 World Championship Surf Kayaking title Oct 14 2011

COMPUTER teacher Tamsin Green spends her school days surfing the internet – and her days off boarding on the waves.Read

Fears over destruction of Dukes Bank Wood near Felton Oct 14 2011

PEOPLE are being urged to make their views known on Government planning policy changes amid fears a loophole could lead to the destruction of ancient North East woodlands.Read

Police hunt for Amble doorstep conman Oct 11 2011

POLICE are seeking a doorstep conman who stole cash from an elderly woman after talking his way into her home.Read

Acklington church celebrates 150th anniversary Sep 22 2011

A NORTHUMBERLAND community will come together at the weekend to mark the 150th anniversary of its church.Read

Pier show East why they are holders Sep 21 2011

AMBLE PIER 81 made an impressive start to their defence of the George Cave Memorial Cup as they racked up 11 goals without reply in their Round One clash with East Chevington.Read

Drugs hidden in tennis balls thrown into Acklington jail Sep 17 2011

A CROOK is facing jail for lobbing drugs over a prison wall hidden in tennis balls.Read