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12 outdoor projects planned in Northumberland to celebrate late Queen's love of outdoors

12 outdoor projects planned in Northumberland to celebrate late Queen's love of outdoors

The projects; which include creation of new woodland walks, park improvements, and creation of new woodlands; are expected to cost Northumberland County Council around £370,000View the full article

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December 13, 20223 yr

Bedlington grandmother turns off heating as squalid living conditions mean 'it's not doing anything'

Bedlington grandmother turns off heating as squalid living conditions mean 'it's not doing anything'

Gail Trotter said the property has mould growing up the walls and crumbling plasterView the full article

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December 12, 20223 yr

The obsessed North East stalkers named and shamed for making their victims' lives hell

The obsessed North East stalkers named and shamed for making their victims' lives hell

These criminals have faced justice for their appalling crimes, but not all of them will serve time behind barsView the full article

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December 3, 20223 yr

'No more delays' - Contaminated blood scandal victim urges Government to publish its report

'No more delays' - Contaminated blood scandal victim urges Government to publish its report

The Government is under pressure to set out when it will publish its response to recommendations from a top KC about how it should provide compensation to victims of the contaminated blood scandalView the full article

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November 29, 20223 yr

Northumberland ex nurse said she was over drink drive limit due to having vodka milkshake after crashes

Northumberland ex nurse said she was over drink drive limit due to having vodka milkshake after crashes

Roseanne Rainbow, of Bedlington, admitted dangerous driving after causing chaos on the roads of NorthumberlandView the full article

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November 26, 20223 yr

Northumberland woman caused £15,000 damage to police car by reversing into it

Northumberland woman caused £15,000 damage to police car by reversing into it

Elizabeth Ellis, of Lynemouth, didn't even have a full driving licence when she drove dangerously on two separate occasionsView the full article

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November 22, 20223 yr

The seven-year-old Northumberland golf star who's aiming for the pros

The seven-year-old Northumberland golf star who's aiming for the pros

Jake Smith, from Bedlington, has won every competition he's played in this yearView the full article

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November 6, 20223 yr

Partially-sighted pervert facing jail for using mobile in private browsing mode

Partially-sighted pervert facing jail for using mobile in private browsing mode

Bedlington pensioner Frank Morland breached the terms of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order, which he was made subject of in 2018 for collecting sick child sex abuse videosView the full article

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November 6, 20223 yr

See how work is progressing to the Northumberland Line as rail plans on track for 2023 opening

See how work is progressing to the Northumberland Line as rail plans on track for 2023 opening

The line will provide a half-hourly service between Newcastle and AshingtonView the full article

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November 6, 20223 yr

New solar farms will power 30,000 homes and remove thousands of tonnes of carbon

New solar farms will power 30,000 homes and remove thousands of tonnes of carbon

Sheep will be allowed to graze around the panel arrays to keep the land agriculturalView the full article

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November 3, 20223 yr

Bedlington mechanic used parts from stolen cars to fix up and sell written-off vehicles

Bedlington mechanic used parts from stolen cars to fix up and sell written-off vehicles

Brian Robinson, of Bedlington, admitted handling stolen goods after fixing accident-damaged cars with parts from cars stolen in burglariesView the full article

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October 12, 20223 yr

Permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II being considered in Northumberland

Permanent memorial to Queen Elizabeth II being considered in Northumberland

Northumberland County Council will engage with local residents in the coming weeks to "ensure this memorial is a place for all"View the full article

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September 10, 20223 yr

Less than 6% of burglaries in worst affected areas of Northumberland result in a conviction

Less than 6% of burglaries in worst affected areas of Northumberland result in a conviction

Northumbria Police say they remain above the national average for burglary detectionView the full article

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September 5, 20224 yr

Northumberland County Council-run care service rapped over PPE, medicines safety and Covid-19 testing

Northumberland County Council-run care service rapped over PPE, medicines safety and Covid-19 testing

Wansbeck Supported Living Service - run by Northumberland County Council - now has an action plan in place after the CQC highlighted safety failingsView the full article

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September 4, 20224 yr

Police issue stern warning on illegal raves after reports of disorder at Gallagher Park in Bedlington

Police issue stern warning on illegal raves after reports of disorder at Gallagher Park in Bedlington

Northumbria Police are aware that a number of follow-up events are potentially being planned to take place across the Force areaView the full article

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September 2, 20224 yr

Police launch investigation after teenage girl raped amid reports of a 'rave' in Bedlington park

Police launch investigation after teenage girl raped amid reports of a 'rave' in Bedlington park

A teenage girl told officers she had been raped and an investigation was subsequently launchedView the full article

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September 2, 20224 yr

Northumberland author wins Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction 2022

Northumberland author wins Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction 2022

Jacqueline Auld impressed the judges with her submission The Children of Gaia and has won a £2,500 cash prize to support her workView the full article

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September 2, 20224 yr

Teenager arrested after alleged disorder in Bedlington park amid reports of a 'rave'

Teenager arrested after alleged disorder in Bedlington park amid reports of a 'rave'

A 14-year-old male was arrested and remains in custody at this timeView the full article

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September 1, 20224 yr

Police re-release CCTV appeal after report of voyeurism at woman's window in Bedlington

Police re-release CCTV appeal after report of voyeurism at woman's window in Bedlington

Police would like to speak with this man who was in the area at the time and could have information which could assist the investigationView the full article

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August 16, 20224 yr

The North East green spaces nominated for UK's Favourite Parks 2022 - and how you can vote for yours

The North East green spaces nominated for UK's Favourite Parks 2022 - and how you can vote for yours

Seventeen green spaces across the region made the list - did yours?View the full article

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August 10, 20224 yr

Bedlington dad savagely attacked in front of his terrified children after berating speeding driver

Bedlington dad savagely attacked in front of his terrified children after berating speeding driver

Brandon Chivers and dad Mark Chivers, of Bedlington Station, were among those to set upon David Atkinson while he was out walking his dog with his wife and young childrenView the full article

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August 10, 20224 yr

Shortlist for 2022 Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction announced

Shortlist for 2022 Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction announced

Five authors have been nominated and the winner will receive a cash prize to support the completion of their workView the full article

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August 3, 20224 yr

Bedlington primary school teaching assistant retires after almost 40 years in the classroom

Bedlington primary school teaching assistant retires after almost 40 years in the classroom

Long-serving teaching assistant Heather Ord has retired after almost four decades on the jobView the full article

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July 31, 20224 yr

Locked up in July 2022: Killers, paedophiles, and football hooligans among North East criminals jailed

Locked up in July 2022: Killers, paedophiles, and football hooligans among North East criminals jailed

These 46 North East criminals are now behind bars for a range of shocking crimesView the full article

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July 31, 20224 yr

Report of voyeurism after man took picture of woman through window of Northumberland home

Report of voyeurism after man took picture of woman through window of Northumberland home

An investigation was launched after a man took a picture of a woman through a window at an address in BedlingtonView the full article

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July 29, 20224 yr