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A meeting on Widdrington wind turbines is expected Mar 27 2012

PEOPLE in a cluster of Northumberland villages look set to be given a public meeting to air their views on the latest plans for wind farm development in the area.Read

Two Northumberland mums jailed after trying to sway jurors Mar 26 2012

TWO young mothers have been jailed after they were found guilty of openly discussing their friend’s court case on a bus.Read

Man buried to his neck in sand at Druridge Bay beach Mar 26 2012

PANIC broke out on a North East beach when a man became submerged in sand up to his neck.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

Eshott airfield pilot tells of jump to safety before microlight crash Mar 20 2012

A PILOT who leapt out of his runaway microlight seconds before it crashed and burst into flames last night told how he feared he would die.Read

Eshott Airfield crash pilot escapes microlight fireball Mar 19 2012

A MICROLIGHT pilot was taken to hospital with a leg injury after leaping from his speeding aircraft seconds before it crashed and burst into flames at a Northumberland airfield.Read

Northumberland mortgage scheme helps couple onto property ladder Mar 16 2012

A COUPLE have become proud home owners for the first time thanks to a pioneering mortgage scheme designed to help people get their foot on the property ladder.Read

Jobs fair lifeline for Alcan's Lynemouth smelter staff Mar 13 2012

WORKERS who will lose their jobs when Alcan's aluminium smelter closes will get the chance to look for a new one when firms attend a careers fair.Read

Ellington toddler joins Sir Ian Botham on charity walk Mar 12 2012

A TODDLER who has leukaemia will join cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham in his walk to help fight the life-threatening illness.Read

Police warn over security following Widdrington shed burglary Mar 12 2012

RESIDENTS of Northumberland are being warned about shed security following a burglary.Read

Take advice now, Alcan staff advised Mar 12 2012

WORKERS facing redundancy ahead of the closure of a Northumberland company have been urged to seek advice as soon as possible.Read

Alcan owners accused of setting out to close smelter Mar 08 2012

BOSSES at the Alcan factory have been accused of a series of moves designed to ensure jobs were lost in Northumberland.Read

All 515 Alcan staff to lose jobs as smelter's fate is sealed Mar 07 2012

NORTHUMBERLAND’S biggest private employer is to close with the loss of over 500 jobs, it was confirmed yesterday.Read

Alcan closure sees MPs pledge to seek Government aid for area Mar 02 2012

TWO MPs have pledged to seek Government support for a former coal mining and industrial stronghold which is facing an economic hammer blow.Read

Closure of Alcan smelter moves a step closer Mar 01 2012

THE closure of Northumberland’s biggest private sector employer moved a step closer last night as a formal consultation period on the proposed shutdown was completed.Read

Six fire crews tackle Linton scrapyard blaze near Morpeth Feb 27 2012

A BLAZE at a Northumberland car scrapyard that sent thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the air threatened to spark an explosion.Read

Widdrington dog lover shortlisted for Crufts award Feb 27 2012

STUDENT Rebecca Ashworth has been surrounded by dogs since she was a young pup herself – and now her devotion to man’s best friend could see her collar a coveted national honour.Read

Widdrington mum praises teachers of autistic son Feb 27 2012

THE mother of a Northumberland boy with autism has praised his teachers for helping him become a man.Read

Alcan aluminium smelter workers set to leave Feb 22 2012

HUNDREDS of workers at Northumberland’s biggest private sector employer are set to leave in three months’ time as detailed discussions on its planned closure near completion.Read

Ellington woman Nicola Lynn pocketed £15,000 in benefits Feb 15 2012

A WOMAN pocketed more than £15,000 in benefits she wasn’t entitled to by failing to declare that she was in paid employment, a court heard.Read