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A mate of mine went to the job centre (Bedlington) for a Back To Work Interview. During the interview the adviser said 'Don't take this wrong way, but, we have a pot of jobs that are not advertised on our website or in the papers that are for dis-advantaged people'. Mate says 'so what do you mean by that?' Adviser 'Well there are only four streets in Bedlington that are not classed as dis-advantaged, so if you give me your postcode I'll see if you can apply' Needless to say he could apply! Question 1 : Where are these four streets? Question 2 : Why are these people keeping jobs back? Question 3 : Is it now official that the government class Bedlington as dis-advantaged? My personal opinion is that I am absolutely GOBSMACKED, in all of Bedlington ONLY FOUR streets are NOT classed as dis-advantaged well, I bet that's a kick in the teeth for the private housing estates in Bedlington such as Hazelmere. Are we a slum town? Have we slipped so far that there is no redemption in the eyes of the government, is the only way forward to have street riots, burn the place to a cinder (as in Meadow-well) for the government to invest in our future? I sincerely hope not! Come on, we are not that bad! Are we?

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Hi - I'm wondering if there is a possibility that any past neighbours or anyone, remember my family who lived in Haig road bedlington, first in nr 9 and then moved to nr 10 when the council was revenating the houses in the road, the name was/is Craig. Father was generally known as "Jock", myself as Billy, sister is Sylvia and mother was called, Peggy. Father's and my favorite pubs were the Dun Cow, Black bull and the Northumberland arms. "Anyone"??????. ***As can be guessed, I am a senior citizen now**** Bill

Hi Bill, My grandma lived at No 42 her name was Mary Turner,she was well known in the town,used to collect for the Provident. My brother Bill used to deliver the milk in Haigh Rd for Ted Abbs with the well known horse "Silver" back in the 1950's

Hi Bill. My Grandad lived at 20 haig road for years. His name was Harry Myerscough though most people knew him as Henna. He was married to Ginny.( at least I think thats what she was called, sadly I never knew her) My dad ( Joseph )was actually born in that house. His other 2 sons were Robin and Kevin. he moved out around 1985/86 as far as I remember.