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Bedlington thief swiped 12 packets of Viagra, flowers and baby bottles during crime spree

Bedlington thief swiped 12 packets of Viagra, flowers and baby bottles during crime spree

Darryl Simm, of Bedlington, admitted robbery and nine offences of theft at Newcastle Crown CourtView the full article

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June 21, 20242 yr

Four sleeping children saved by police after their home was set on fire by Northumberland man

Four sleeping children saved by police after their home was set on fire by Northumberland man

John Ginty was serve five years and three months in prison and an extended licence period of four yearsView the full article

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June 13, 20242 yr

Northumberland Line could be extended thanks to £110 million US investment

Northumberland Line could be extended thanks to £110 million US investment

The council's deputy leader says stations could be added and the line could reach as far as NewbigginView the full article

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June 12, 20242 yr

Blyth and Ashington candidates for the General Election 2024

Blyth and Ashington candidates for the General Election 2024

The newly-created Blyth and Ashington seat for the General Election in July contains Northumberland's two largest townsView the full article

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June 8, 20242 yr

General Election 2024 - Blyth and Ashington candidates

General Election 2024 - Blyth and Ashington candidates

The newly-created seat contains Northumberland's two largest townsView the full article

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June 8, 20242 yr

Stunning Bedlington family home on the edge of Plessey Woods County Park - take a look around

Stunning Bedlington family home on the edge of Plessey Woods County Park - take a look around

The garden features a patio and a private courtyard seating area with wood store and gate access to the Country ParkView the full article

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June 1, 20242 yr

Aldi looking to hire 55 staff in Northumberland as pay rise comes into force

Aldi looking to hire 55 staff in Northumberland as pay rise comes into force

Store assistants in the North East can earn £12.40 an hour working in AldiView the full article

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May 28, 20242 yr

Ian Lavery warns Bedlington is set to become "banking desert" with last branch set to close

Ian Lavery warns Bedlington is set to become "banking desert" with last branch set to close

TSB has announced the town's final bank on Front Street will closeView the full article

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May 10, 20242 yr

Public assured water fluoridisation is safe ahead of potential expansion in the North East

Public assured water fluoridisation is safe ahead of potential expansion in the North East

There is no "convincing evidence" to support safety concernsView the full article

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May 10, 20242 yr

Four TSB branches in North East set to shut as bank announces 36 closures across UK - see full list

Four TSB branches in North East set to shut as bank announces 36 closures across UK - see full list

TSB sites in Northumberland, Newcastle and County Durham are on the list of planned closures as the bank says customers are now doing most of their banking digitallyView the full article

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May 8, 20242 yr

'He was a remarkable person': Alleged murder victim Gary Belfield known as one of Tyneside's best delivery drivers

'He was a remarkable person': Alleged murder victim Gary Belfield known as one of Tyneside's best delivery drivers

A former colleague of Gary, who was found stabbed at his Gateshead home, says he is used as an example during Amazon driver trainingView the full article

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May 7, 20242 yr

'Abysmally organised' - Disappointed customers slam Monster Truck event at Newcastle Racecourse

'Abysmally organised' - Disappointed customers slam Monster Truck event at Newcastle Racecourse

One family walked out before the Monster Truck show started and another family arrived to discover the show had been cancelledView the full article

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May 6, 20242 yr

Calls for inquiry into delayed opening of Northumberland Line stations

Calls for inquiry into delayed opening of Northumberland Line stations

The county council say the cost will be "significantly higher" than anticipatedView the full article

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April 18, 20242 yr

Spine Road closures in place for Northumberland Line footbridge works

Spine Road closures in place for Northumberland Line footbridge works

One lane will be closed northbound before overnight closures on the southbound carriagewayView the full article

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April 18, 20242 yr

Northumberland mam claims hospital passed her off as 'overprotective' after daughter suffered seizures

Northumberland mam claims hospital passed her off as 'overprotective' after daughter suffered seizures

Robin Ryder, 30, claims she was labelled an 'overprotective mam' when she took her daughter to hospitalView the full article

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April 17, 20242 yr

Northumberland sex offender told he is a 'marked man' after speaking to '12-year-old' on Valentine's Day

Northumberland sex offender told he is a 'marked man' after speaking to '12-year-old' on Valentine's Day

Paul Carmon, of Bedlington, used aliases online to chat to what he thought was a 12-year-old girl, breaching his sex offender notification requirementsView the full article

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April 14, 20242 yr

Bluebells in the North East - here's where to expect stunning displays

Bluebells in the North East - here's where to expect stunning displays

Guide to walks, woods and beauty spots around Newcastle, Northumberland, Durham and Gateshead where bluebells growView the full article

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April 13, 20242 yr

I visited Bedlington and Bebside to find out how people feel about the Northumberland Line

I visited Bedlington and Bebside to find out how people feel about the Northumberland Line

It was announced in January that passenger services would run this summer, but only half of the stations will be openView the full article

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April 13, 20242 yr

Northumberland man drunkenly sexually assaulted woman by pressing up against her while dancing

Northumberland man drunkenly sexually assaulted woman by pressing up against her while dancing

Michael Norris, 48, was given a suspended prison sentence for sexual assaultView the full article

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April 5, 20242 yr

Northumberland company name one of its trucks 'Geordie Squirrel' in tribute to former driver

Northumberland company name one of its trucks 'Geordie Squirrel' in tribute to former driver

Peter Marszalkowski worked as a driver for Moody Logistics and Storage for five yearsView the full article

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April 4, 20242 yr

RSPCA seeks new home for toothless cat rescued in Northumberland who 'deserves the chance of a family'

RSPCA seeks new home for toothless cat rescued in Northumberland who 'deserves the chance of a family'

Daisy the cat was rescued in Choppington and is now in need of a retirement homeView the full article

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April 2, 20242 yr

ADVERTORIAL: Concern over a Northumberland town centre development after second contractor folds

ADVERTORIAL: Concern over a Northumberland town centre development after second contractor folds

Both Tolent and Surgo were appointed to complete the project and have since gone into administrationView the full article

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March 26, 20242 yr

Newburn man appears in court charged with causing serious injury to four people by dangerous driving

Newburn man appears in court charged with causing serious injury to four people by dangerous driving

Steven Ormston was told by magistrates that his case would be sent to Newcastle Crown CourtView the full article

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March 20, 20242 yr

'It should be life for life' - Families call for tougher sentences after losing loved ones to dangerous driving

'It should be life for life' - Families call for tougher sentences after losing loved ones to dangerous driving

Lisa Mavin and Jenna Lapworth have been supported by the families of three other victimsView the full article

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March 10, 20242 yr

Bedlington youth worker jailed for sexual relationship with teenager who was on bail

Bedlington youth worker jailed for sexual relationship with teenager who was on bail

Jade Newbould, of Bedlington, admitted sexual activity with a child in breach of a position of trustView the full article

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March 6, 20242 yr