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Ban for Ashington woman after barking pets made neighbour's life hell May 21 2013

A NORTHUMBERLAND woman has been banned from keeping dogs at her home after a court heard her noisy pets are making her neighbour’s life a “living nightmare”.Read

Man's gratitude after Ashington opticians recognise tumour symptoms at eye test May 20 2013

A NORTHUMBERLAND man was diagnosed with a brain tumour after eagle-eyed opticians spotted the symptoms.Read

Former military policeman Jim Gardiner spearheads Northumberland crackdown on irresponsible horse owners May 11 2013

A FORMER soldier has been given the task of spearheading a crackdown on irresponsible horse owners whose animals are causing increasing problems in part of Northumberland.Read

Ashington dog owner taken to court over noisy pets Apr 30 2013

A NORTHUMBERLAND dog owner has appeared in court in relation to her noisy pets.Read

Tributes paid to French Alps crash victim from Ashington Apr 19 2013

TRIBUTES have been paid to a heroic coach driver who is believed to have died trying to stop his vehicle going over a ravine in the Alps.Read

North East driver killed in French Alps coach crash Apr 17 2013

A BUS driver from the North East has died after a coach veered off the road, crashed and burst into flames in the French Alps.Read

Ashington dog owner in court over noisy pets Apr 16 2013

A NORTHUMBERLAND dog owner has appeared in court in relation to her noisy pets.Read

Labour house building pledge to get Northumberland economy moving Apr 09 2013

LABOUR will get the economy of Northumberland moving again by building hundreds of much-needed homes if it wins control of the county council next month, a senior party figure claimed yesterday.Read

Charity box stolen by thieves in Ashington Mar 28 2013

A CHARITY box containing a small amount of cash was among the items stolen by thieves during a burglary in Ashington.Read

Man assaulted outside The New Grand Street pub in Ashington Mar 28 2013

POLICE are asking for witnesses to come forward after an assault in Ashington.Read

Lead stolen from White Elephant pub roof Mar 18 2013

POLICE are hunting thieves who stole lead from the roof of an Ashington pub.Read

Northumberland College celebrates praise from Ofsted Mar 08 2013

STAFF and students at a North East college are celebrating its best ever report from Government inspectors.Read

Arrests made in Ashington after police crackdown on crime Mar 06 2013

POLICE have made arrests following a crime crackdown in a Northumberland town.Read

Northumberland College photography students' work goes on show Feb 27 2013

WORK by a group of photography students at Northumberland College will go on show at The Chantry in Bridge Street from Friday.Read

Ashington man charged with arson after Blyth fire Feb 25 2013

A MAN will appear before magistrates this morning after being charged with arson following a fire in Northumberland at the weekend.Read

Wansbeck and Cramlington Angling Club set to benefit from firm’s funds boost Feb 14 2013

MEMBERS of a popular angling club are enjoying improved facilities at their fishing lake after reeling in a major funding boost from a North East development company.Read

Dolls houses to go under the hammer at Newcastle auctioneers - GALLERY Feb 12 2013

HER dream home would never feature on a TV makeover programme, but for Nora Boll, furnishing it was a labour of love.Read

North East medical experts' mercy mission Feb 12 2013

MEDICAL experts from a North East health trust have helped train counterparts in Africa to specialise in the care of people with Parkinson's disease.Read

Rio Tinto is helping Northumberland Bloomers Garden Club Feb 12 2013

A GARDENING club for people with visual impairments is the latest beneficiary of a community fund set up after the closure of a major employer.Read

First chance to see Pitman Painter's work at Woodhorn Museum Feb 07 2013

THIS striking oil painting by one of Ashington’s famed Pitmen Painters is going on show to the public for the first time as part of a nationwide celebration of art.Read