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Bogus workers targeted at two North East restaurants

JournalLive — Tue, 22 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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.

North East seaside becoming more popular place to live

JournalLive — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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

Top ratings for region’s 29 finest beaches

JournalLive — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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

Newbiggin lifeboat duo in real rescue whilst training

JournalLive — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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

Driver jailed for crash that killed Newbiggin teacher

JournalLive — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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

Newbiggin pensioner William Graham cleared of duty evasion

JournalLive — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Newbiggin pensioner denies knowledge of illegal cigarettes

JournalLive — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

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

Newbiggin pensioner denies attempt to evade £300,000 duty

JournalLive — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:30:00 GMT

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.

Newbiggin man Neil Ford fined for fly tipping at Stobswood

JournalLive — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:38:00 GMT

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.

Improve skills at learning centre in Newbiggin

JournalLive — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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.

New beach safety scheme launched

JournalLive — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Robinson and Cowell founder dies aged 86

JournalLive — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anglers donate funds to Newbiggin RNLI

JournalLive — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

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

North East coast fly-tippers hunted by Environment Agency

JournalLive — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

Gravestones out of power station ash

JournalLive — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:28:00 GMT

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

Businessman rescues Newbiggin Boxing Day charity dip

JournalLive — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

JournalLive — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.