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Work on new Northumberland Line station making 'great progress' ahead of opening next year

Work on new Northumberland Line station making 'great progress' ahead of opening next year

The Bedlington Station is just one of two still yet to open on the Northumberland Line railwayView the full article

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December 24, 2025Dec 24

Woman begged Shell garage worker to 'save my life' by locking her in shop

Woman begged Shell garage worker to 'save my life' by locking her in shop

Stuart Dickson, of Bedlington, left his partner fearing death after a drunken attack in which he also punched and slapped herView the full article

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December 23, 2025Dec 23

Northumberland man, 72, meets team who saved his life after collapsing in street

Northumberland man, 72, meets team who saved his life after collapsing in street

Peter Routledge spent more than a week in an induced coma, but can now celebrate Christmas with his familyView the full article

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December 15, 2025Dec 15

New B&M store proposed in Northumberland town creating over 40 jobs

New B&M store proposed in Northumberland town creating over 40 jobs

The 19,000 sq ft variety shop will also be joined by a new drive thru facility, as part of the town's ongoing restorationView the full article

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December 12, 2025Dec 12

Northumberland darts star backs cancer charity ahead of World Darts Championship

Northumberland darts star backs cancer charity ahead of World Darts Championship

Chris Dobey of Bedlington is getting ready for the World Darts Championship at London's Alexandra Palace, which begins this weekView the full article

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December 9, 2025Dec 9

Whitley Bay magistrate encourages more people with disabilities to volunteer

Whitley Bay magistrate encourages more people with disabilities to volunteer

Alaric Pritchard, 54, is aiming to help make the court system more representative of everyone, and is speaking out on International Volunteer DayView the full article

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December 5, 2025Dec 5

Northumberland Line timetable changes with new late-night train from Newcastle

Northumberland Line timetable changes with new late-night train from Newcastle

The last train on the Northumberland Line will now be 11.21pm on weekdays and Saturdays, while all Sunday services will run between Ashington and the MetrocentreView the full article

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December 1, 2025Dec 1

Drink-driver crashed car after consuming whiskey and honey for 'flu symptoms'

Drink-driver crashed car after consuming whiskey and honey for 'flu symptoms'

Annie Wilkinson collided with parked cars after she decided to get behind the wheel near her homeView the full article

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November 29, 2025Nov 29

Partially sighted Tyneside grandmother relies on touch to knit blankets for premature babies

Partially sighted Tyneside grandmother relies on touch to knit blankets for premature babies

Margaret Thompson has knitted thousands of blankets for premature babiesView the full article

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November 25, 2025Nov 25

Police hunting man wanted over suspected Northumberland arson attack

Police hunting man wanted over suspected Northumberland arson attack

Gary Harmison, 28, is wanted in connection with a report of arson in the Bedlington area and is said to be 'evading arrest'View the full article

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November 24, 2025Nov 24

'Dangerous' North East drink drivers with some FIVE times over the limit

'Dangerous' North East drink drivers with some FIVE times over the limit

These thirteen criminals have been dealt with in court, with one driver being over five times the legal limitView the full article

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November 22, 2025Nov 22

Northumberland drink-driver snared after crashing into tree in town

Northumberland drink-driver snared after crashing into tree in town

Sam Haswell was nearly three times over the limit when he got behind the wheel of his Nissan JukeView the full article

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November 9, 2025Nov 9

Schoolboy, 10, gives up half-term treat to help feed homeless in Newcastle city centre

Schoolboy, 10, gives up half-term treat to help feed homeless in Newcastle city centre

Caleb Blench, aged 10, delivered hot food and bottles of juice to two homeless men before using his own money to buy one of them a blanketView the full article

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November 7, 2025Nov 7

Northumberland woman punched officer in groin after he removed her handcuffs

Northumberland woman punched officer in groin after he removed her handcuffs

Nichola Stappard was being detained at Bedlington Police Station after being arrested over a domestic incident when she suddenly lashed outView the full article

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November 2, 2025Nov 2

Northumberland taxi driver left cyclist with broken spine and elbow after crash

Northumberland taxi driver left cyclist with broken spine and elbow after crash

Garry Anderson hadn't seen the woman, who was wearing yellow reflective gear and had red and white flashing lights on her bike, on a main road in CramlingtonView the full article

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November 1, 2025Nov 1

Major Northumberland road set for eight weeks of closures due to £9m walking and cycle route construction

Major Northumberland road set for eight weeks of closures due to £9m walking and cycle route construction

The closures will be in place across three phasesView the full article

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October 31, 2025Oct 31

North East mum whose daughter was killed by dangerous driver supporting other grieving families

North East mum whose daughter was killed by dangerous driver supporting other grieving families

Isabel Easson is now part of a group called 'The Friends of Westlea Cemetery'View the full article

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October 26, 2025Oct 26

Northumberland woman ordered to pay £1,000 after council takes action on persistent noise

Northumberland woman ordered to pay £1,000 after council takes action on persistent noise

Chloe Kairton, of Liddles Street, appeared at Newcastle Magistrates' Court and was finedView the full article

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October 21, 2025Oct 21

Northumberland man, 23, diagnosed with incurable cancer after being told it was 'slipped disc'

Northumberland man, 23, diagnosed with incurable cancer after being told it was 'slipped disc'

Lewis Scarth was first told his cancer was actually a slipped disc - and spent months going back to hospital before rare cancer was spotted.View the full article

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October 20, 2025Oct 20

Blyth Bebside becomes latest Northumberland Line station to be officially opened

Blyth Bebside becomes latest Northumberland Line station to be officially opened

Northumberland Park and Bedlington are expected to open early next yearView the full article

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October 20, 2025Oct 20

Northumberland Royal Navy veteran recovers from horror brain injury and now help others

Northumberland Royal Navy veteran recovers from horror brain injury and now help others

Trevor McKay joined the Royal Navy at 17 expecting a long career, but a huge bike crash changed his lifeView the full article

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October 12, 2025Oct 12

Man punched passer-by in head in unprovoked attack in Newcastle City Centre

Man punched passer-by in head in unprovoked attack in Newcastle City Centre

Karl Danielson stuck the victim in the face and mouth for no apparent reason, leaving him with bruising and swellingView the full article

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October 11, 2025Oct 11

Manhunt for rapist continues one month on from terrifying Northumberland park attack

Manhunt for rapist continues one month on from terrifying Northumberland park attack

The victim, in her 30s, was attacked by a stranger in BedlingtonView the full article

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September 30, 2025Sep 30

Northumberland food bank boss warns working families are 'struggling to make ends meet' as demand rises

Northumberland food bank boss warns working families are 'struggling to make ends meet' as demand rises

Wansbeck Valley Food Bank continues to see a rise in demand for its servicesView the full article

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September 28, 2025Sep 28

Warning flying of flags in Northumberland town is ‘causing divide’ among residents

Warning flying of flags in Northumberland town is ‘causing divide’ among residents

The leader of the council caused for collaboration and respect for opposing viewsView the full article

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September 16, 2025Sep 16