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'We moved to the North East for the clean air and my disabled son's progress has soared'

'We moved to the North East for the clean air and my disabled son's progress has soared'

Nicole Dodd-Moore and her family are hopeful that an Innowalk device could help son JJ - who has cerebral palsy - learn to walk.View the full article

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February 11, 20251 yr

'Idiot' hit and run driver left pregnant mum lying in the road badly injured in Northumberland

'Idiot' hit and run driver left pregnant mum lying in the road badly injured in Northumberland

William Martin, of Bedlington, who bought a car hours earlier despite never having held a driving licence, left the victim with long-term consequencesView the full article

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February 7, 20251 yr

New Bedlington corner shop granted alcohol licence despite concerns around anti-social behaviour

New Bedlington corner shop granted alcohol licence despite concerns around anti-social behaviour

More than 60 residents objected to the request for licence at the shop on Vulcan PlaceView the full article

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February 7, 20251 yr

Next Northumberland Line station set to open within a month

Next Northumberland Line station set to open within a month

No specific date has been confirmed for the Newsham station openingView the full article

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January 31, 20251 yr

Music festivals around Newcastle and the North East throughout 2025

Music festivals around Newcastle and the North East throughout 2025

Here's a guide to what's on, where and when throughout the year as music events are busily being planned around Newcastle, Northumberland, Tyneside, Sunderland and County DurhamView the full article

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January 26, 20251 yr

Passengers make 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line in first month

Passengers make 50,000 journeys on Northumberland Line in first month

The Northumberland Line opened on Sunday, December 15, and saw 3,500 journeys on its first day aloneView the full article

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January 16, 20251 yr

Restoration of Bedlington's Garden of Remembrance hailed as 'fantastic'

Restoration of Bedlington's Garden of Remembrance hailed as 'fantastic'

The project formed part of work to commemorate Queen Elizabeth IIView the full article

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January 3, 20251 yr

Callan Rydz shows true colours with Michael van Gerwen demand during heartbreaking defeat

Callan Rydz shows true colours with Michael van Gerwen demand during heartbreaking defeat

Bedlington darts star Callan Rydz exited the World Darts Championship on New Year's Day despite averaging 103.88 in his quarter-final defeat to Michael van GerwenView the full article

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January 1, 20251 yr

World Darts Championships: The Bedlington stars Chris Dobey and Callan Rydz representing the North East

World Darts Championships: The Bedlington stars Chris Dobey and Callan Rydz representing the North East

Chris Dobey and Callan Rydz, who are from Bedlington, make up 25% of the last eight at the 2025 World ChampionshipsView the full article

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December 31, 20241 yr

Darts hero Chris Dobey hits six 180s securing another £6,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

Darts hero Chris Dobey hits six 180s securing another £6,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

Chris is competing in the Paddy Power World Darts ChampionshipView the full article

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December 21, 20241 yr

Bedlington darts hero Chris Dobey wants to beat £43,000 raised for Prostate Cancer UK last year with another world title

Bedlington darts hero Chris Dobey wants to beat £43,000 raised for Prostate Cancer UK last year with another world title

PDC darts star Chris Dobey from Bedlington is hoping to win back and raise lots of cash for charity with his darts at the world championshipView the full article

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December 21, 20241 yr

Bedlington lad with complex needs joins brothers for unforgettable trip to Wembley Stadium

Bedlington lad with complex needs joins brothers for unforgettable trip to Wembley Stadium

Hayden Mcdonald and brothers Kole and Jack loved a very special visit at Wembley Stadium.View the full article

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December 15, 20241 yr

Government warned 'swift improvements' needed over blood scandal compensation

Government warned 'swift improvements' needed over blood scandal compensation

Sir Brian Langstaff has called for the Government to improve communication over compensation with those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandalView the full article

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December 11, 20241 yr

Tickets for new Northumberland Line services go on sale online from Wednesday

Tickets for new Northumberland Line services go on sale online from Wednesday

The line opens on Sunday, December 15View the full article

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December 11, 20241 yr

Northern announces new rail timetable coming into effect from this Sunday

Northern announces new rail timetable coming into effect from this Sunday

A new rail timetable comes into effect across the region on Sunday, December 15View the full article

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December 9, 20241 yr

Drone images show how the Northumberland Line looks ahead of highly anticipated opening

Drone images show how the Northumberland Line looks ahead of highly anticipated opening

Take a look at stations on the Northumberland Line before the first trains run later in the monthView the full article

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December 5, 20241 yr

Arson investigation launched into blaze at Bedlington restaurant

Arson investigation launched into blaze at Bedlington restaurant

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service received a call just before 4am this morning concerning a fire at MOOD BedlingtonView the full article

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December 4, 20241 yr

Return of passenger rail services to Northumberland after 60 years welcomed as 'first step'

Return of passenger rail services to Northumberland after 60 years welcomed as 'first step'

Two stations on the Northumberland Line will open on December 15View the full article

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December 2, 20241 yr

'Frustration' in Bedlington and Blyth as wait for Northumberland Line set to drag on into 2025

'Frustration' in Bedlington and Blyth as wait for Northumberland Line set to drag on into 2025

Two of the stations are set to open this month, while the other four won't be do so until next yearView the full article

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December 2, 20241 yr

Opening date confirmed for Northumberland Line later this month

Opening date confirmed for Northumberland Line later this month

Services stopping at Ashington, Seaton Delaval and Newcastle Central Station will be in operation in the coming weeksView the full article

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December 2, 20241 yr

The Northumberland black widow killer who asked vulnerable victim's friend to cut up his body

The Northumberland black widow killer who asked vulnerable victim's friend to cut up his body

Clare Humble subjected partner Peter Hedley to a gruesome attack before attempting to cover her tracks in the most shocking mannerView the full article

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December 1, 20241 yr

Northumberland County Council provides updates on all seven Borderlands towns amid concerns over progress

Northumberland County Council provides updates on all seven Borderlands towns amid concerns over progress

There has been some complaints about the slow progress of projectsView the full article

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November 25, 20241 yr

Bedlington pervert found with sick images of kids on mobile phone

Bedlington pervert found with sick images of kids on mobile phone

Bradley Somerville downloaded the vile material on messaging service Kik over a three year periodView the full article

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November 24, 20241 yr

Plans for new Bedlington children's home approved despite objections from neighbours

Plans for new Bedlington children's home approved despite objections from neighbours

It is part of a drive to save money from the council's children's services budgetView the full article

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November 21, 20241 yr

MP warns of '4,500 infected blood claims in limbo' and hits out at slow progress for victims

MP warns of '4,500 infected blood claims in limbo' and hits out at slow progress for victims

While some of those infected with tainted blood on the NHS could be compensated this year, an MP warned the vast majority remain in limbo.View the full article

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November 19, 20241 yr