One thing I forgot to say, and that I have noticed, is the interesting success of some of the restaurants in the town. Bistro 62, Ashianna's and the-one-where-the-Dun-Cow was who's name I've forgotten all get consistently excellent reviews and I've seen comments from people who have come from far and wide, especially to the former in that list. Perhaps promoting Bedlington as 'Northumberland;s Premier Place to Eat' sort of thing may have a positive effect!