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PC David Rathband found dead at his home in Blyth Mar 01 2012

HERO police officer David Rathband, who was blinded by crazed murderer Raoul Moat, has been found dead at his home in a suspected suicide.Read

Northumberlandia earth sculpture at Shotton takes shape Feb 24 2012

A MASSIVE earth sculpture which has slowly risen into view from the Northumberland countryside has been described as “absolutely stupendous” by a leading tourism official.Read

Cramlington girl organises cancer charity walk Feb 24 2012

JUST days before teenager Jessica Robson was due to be starting a new life in Australia with her family, she was dealt a devastating blow.Read

Cash stolen from safes in Asda Cramlington Feb 24 2012

THIEVES stole cash from safes in a Northumberland supermarket.Read

Nepalese visit to West Hartford fire and rescue HQ Feb 21 2012

LOCAL government officials from Nepal were given a guided tour of the Northumberland Fire and Rescue’s Service’s HQ at West Hartford during a recent fact-finding visit to the UK.Read

Plans for 1,000 Cramlington homes to be examined by county councillors Feb 17 2012

MAJOR house building plans which would go a significant way towards completing the 50-year development of a Northumberland town are about to be examined by county councillors.Read

Vandals attack cars in Cateran Way, Cramlington Feb 15 2012

VANDALS punctured two tyres, smashed a wing mirror and damaged the windscreen on a Ford Transit van parked in Cateran Way, Cramlington.Read

Storyteller Taffy Thomas tells tales at Cragside Primary School in Cramlington Feb 04 2012

CHILDREN at a Northumberland school enjoyed a special visit from the storytelling laureate.Read

Council replace Cramlington road sign with wrong name Feb 03 2012

EMBARRASSED council officials have admitted they blundered when replacing a damaged street sign – by putting up a new one giving the road the wrong name.Read

Injured Cramlington ex-soldier becomes showjumping coach Feb 01 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND woman who was nearly killed while serving in Iraq has completed a remarkable turnaround by training to become a showjumping coach.Read

Cramlington Learning Village pupils scoop first prize in national event Feb 01 2012

ECO-FRIENDLY pupils are celebrating after “going for gold” and being crowned national champions in a prestigious schools business competition.Read

Vandals attack ten cars in Cramlington Jan 26 2012

TEN cars had their paintwork damaged in a vandalism attack carried out under the cover of darkness in Cramlington.Read

Snowy Owl Vintage Inn revamp creates five new jobs Jan 26 2012

FIVE new jobs have been created at a popular country pub which has reopened to customers following a £140,000 renovation scheme.Read

Nelson Village Store shopkeeper fined after selling alcohol to sixteen-year-old Jan 20 2012

A SHOPKEEPER in Northumberland has been fined for selling alcohol to a teenager.Read

Future is bright for Cramlington bowls club after donation Jan 18 2012

THE future of a popular bowls club is looking more secure – thanks to a generous financial donation from a local development company.Read

Cramlington dad gears up for trek in North Pole Jan 16 2012

PUSHING himself to the limit, Tony Holland will take on an incredible mission every month this year to prepare for his North Pole trek.Read

Cars torched on East Cramlington industrial estate Jan 14 2012

TWO vehicles were damaged by fire after arsonists struck at an industrial site in Northumberland.Read

Radio Northumberland launched by volunteers Jan 10 2012

A NEW community radio station in Northumberland has taken to the airwaves without fuss, fanfare or celebrity endorsement.Read

Cramlington couple launch charity to raise awareness of anencephaly Jan 07 2012

A COUPLE from Northumberland who lost two babies to a condition that forms during pregnancy have launched a charity to highlight the condition.Read

Cramlington businesses win fight over Bassington industrial estate recycling centre plan Jan 07 2012

ACONTROVERSIAL plan to open a major waste recycling operation on a Northumberland industrial estate has been rejected – but now looks certain to end in a public inquiry.Read