Newbiggin news from Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland from The Journal

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Bogus workers targeted at two North East restaurants May 23 2012

BOGUS workers at two North East takeaways were arrested in a series of raids during a crackdown on illegal immigrants.Read

Newbiggin motorist strapped toddler in pick-up truck using rope and bags of coal May 22 2012

A MOTORIST who was carrying a toddler in the back of his pick-up truck secured only with rope and propped up between bags of coal told police: “What’s the problem? He’s strapped in” when he was stopped by officers.Read

North East seaside becoming more popular place to live May 12 2012

THE cheapest coastal town in England is Northumberland’s Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, a study published yesterday revealed.Read

Top ratings for region’s 29 finest beaches May 03 2012

A TOTAL of 29 beaches in the North East have been given top rating in an annual water quality survey.Read

Newbiggin lifeboat duo in real rescue whilst training Apr 17 2012

NEW starters from a Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) station in Northumberland have put their training to good use.Read

Driver jailed for crash that killed Newbiggin teacher Apr 09 2012

THE family of a Northumberland teacher who died three weeks after a car crash have seen the driver who caused her death jailed.Read

Newbiggin pensioner William Graham cleared of duty evasion Mar 30 2012

A PENSIONER accused of trying to evade duty on large amounts of cigarettes and tobacco has been cleared of two of the three charges he faced.Read

Newbiggin pensioner denies knowledge of illegal cigarettes Mar 29 2012

A PENSIONER from Northumberland told a court he had no idea brown boxes loaded into his van were full of black market cigarettes.Read

Newbiggin pensioner denies attempt to evade £300,000 duty Mar 27 2012

A PENSIONER from Northumberland caught with nearly two tons of illicit tobacco was trying to evade duty of more than £300,000, a court heard.Read

Newbiggin man Neil Ford fined for fly tipping at Stobswood Mar 21 2012

A MAN who illegally dumped a skip full of waste near a Northumberland village has been given a 12-month community sentence by magistrates, and ordered to do 50 hours of unpaid work.Read

Improve skills at learning centre in Newbiggin Mar 03 2012

PEOPLE in a Northumberland seaside town are being given the chance to improve their basic skills and employment prospects at a special learning centre created by their landlord.Read

New beach safety scheme launched Feb 24 2012

A NEW registration scheme is being launched to ensure a Northumberland bay remains safe for people to visit and enjoy.Read

Robinson and Cowell founder dies aged 86 Feb 03 2012

JOHN ROBINSON, who founded the Robinson and Cowell electrical goods empire in Hexham, has died at the age of 86.Read

Anglers donate funds to Newbiggin RNLI Feb 01 2012

SEA anglers have provided a £334 boost for the work of a Northumberland lifeboat station.Read

North East coast fly-tippers hunted by Environment Agency Jan 26 2012

FLY-TIPPERS are being hunted after repeatedly blighting the North East coastline with bags of rubbish and cut-up supermarket carrier bags.Read

Gravestones out of power station ash Jan 09 2012

A NORTHUMBERLAND sculptor has told how he uses power-station ash blocks to make gravestones.Read

Boxing Day dip for charity is a big splash in the region Dec 27 2011

HUNDREDS of fundraisers took the plunge into the chilly North Sea for the annual Boxing Day dip.Read

Businessman rescues Newbiggin Boxing Day charity dip Dec 22 2011

A FESTIVE fundraising tradition on the Northumberland coastline has been saved from extinction after a determined local businessman dived in to ensure it survives.Read

Newbiggin Boxing Day charity dip cancelled after Ashington Lions Club forced to fold Dec 03 2011

FOR almost three decades it has been a festive challenge – and the perfect hangover cure for those who indulged too much on Christmas Day.Read

Share in historic Northumberland freeholders’ group sold at public auction for £18,000 Nov 28 2011

A HISTORIC and highly-exclusive group of landowners on the Northumberland coastline has a new member – after a much-coveted share in the organisation was sold at auction for £18,000.Read