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Police appeal for information on Stocksfield crash May 29 2012

POLICE are appealing for information after a crash in Stocksfield. At 7.10pm on Saturday a Mazda MX5 was travelling south on the B6309 when it collided with a Vauxhall Corsa near the junction of Lead Road. Read

Corbridge and Craster have top tourist information centres May 24 2012

NORTHUMBERLAND’S top two tourist information centres are in Corbridge and Craster, according to quality watchdogs.Read

Corbridge nursing home reaches agreement on end-of-life beds May 23 2012

AN agreement has been sealed with nursing home trustees to retain palliative care beds.Read

Slaley Parish Council to make Dukesfield Arches grant May 22 2012

SLALEY Parish Council and Hexhamshire Parish Council are to make grants towards the Dukesfield Arches project.Read

Riding Mill army hut goes on the market for £100,000 May 21 2012

BEHIND the doors of what appears to be a small wooden hut lies a family tale of Northumberland life from a bygone era.Read

Corbridge pie maker wins gold at National British Pie Awards May 18 2012

KIWI pies with a Northumberland twist have been named as some of the best in the country.Read

Riding Mill church raiders shatter £5,000 window to steal £2 May 17 2012

CHURCH burglars hurled a rock through a £5,000 stained glass window to steal just £2 from the collection box.Read

Inquest date for doctor killed on diving trip May 17 2012

AN inquest into the death of a respected Northumberland doctor, who died after getting into difficulty on a diving trip last summer, will be held later this month.Read

Classic motors go on display at Corbridge show May 14 2012

A PUB owner's passion for his once beloved Citroen Saxo has brought him to the helm of the North East's biggest car shows.Read

Jury fails to reach a verdict in Alfred Wood trial May 10 2012

JURORS in the trial of a company boss accused of causing the death of a teenage employee have been discharged after failing to reach a verdict.Read

Visit to proposed site of Bingfield holiday chalets May 01 2012

COUNCILLORS will next week make a site visit to the village of Bingfield, Northumberland, before making a decision on whether to allow three holiday chalets to be built.Read

Ladies' night raises £2,000 for Josie's Dragonfly Trust May 01 2012

A LADIES’ Night at Trattoria della Stazione in Tynemouth in aid of Josie’s Dragonfly Trust has raised £2,000.Read

Paris cycle is easier after North training Apr 28 2012

THE rolling hills of Northumberland provided the perfect training ground for an aristocratic London-to-Paris charity cycle ride.Read

Scotts of Whittington fall victim thought roof was strong Apr 26 2012

A TEENAGER told his colleague a barn roof was “as strong as houses” just before he fell through it to his death, a court heard.Read

Scotts of Whittington director denies manslaughter charge Apr 25 2012

A CULTURE of unsafe working at a Northumberland building firm saw a teenager plunge to his death from a barn roof, a court heard.Read

Corbridge railway station bridge gets listed building consent Apr 19 2012

LISTED Building consent has been given for a replacement footbridge at Corbridge railway station.Read

Brave youngster’s charity milestone Apr 18 2012

JOSIE’S Dragonfly Trust – the charity set up in the name of late Northumberland schoolgirl Josie Grove – has passed the £200,000 donations landmark.Read

Corbridge Harry Potter look-a-like fights rare cancer Apr 16 2012

HARRY Potter look-a-like Joe Johnson is working his magic to fight a rare cancer.Read

Composer hits right note for Corbridge church choir Apr 02 2012

HE has been hailed as a hero of choral music and his work normally echoes around such prestigious venues as Oxford's Sheldonian theatre or Salisbury Cathedral.Read

New safety proposals for Corbridge schools road Mar 31 2012

CAMPAIGNERS fighting for safety measures on a road near two village schools have welcomed plans for a new crossing patrol and a possible 20mph speed limit.Read