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A teenager was killed in a car crash while out celebrating her birthday.
Tributes have today been paid to the 19-year-old, who has been named locally as Beth Fisher, as a neighbour told how he desperately tried to help after the smash.
The nursery nurse was fatally injured when the car she was in hit several parked vehicles and a tree in Bedlington, during the early hours of this morning.
Another woman was seriously injured and remains in hospital.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy and two 20-year-old men in connection with the collision, which happened on Victoria Terrace.
And today as officers continue to question them, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, a dad has revealed how he tried to help the casualties om the aftermath of the smash.
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A woman has died and three men have been arrested after their car ploughed into parked cars in Bedlington.
The 19-year-old, who has not been named, died from the injuries she suffered in the crash early on Saturday, and another woman remains in hospital with “serious injuries”.
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy and two men, both 20, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
The fatal crashed happened shortly before 2am, when the car hit parked vehicles and a tree on Victoria Terrace.
Officers investigating the crash say that only one moving car was involved, adding that the three male occupants of the vehicle are still in police custody.
Northumbria Police has launched an appeal for anyone who saw the crash, or spotted anything suspicious, to report it to officers.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a one vehicle collision in the early hours of this morning in Bedlington.
The incident took place at around 1.50am on Victoria Terrace and involved a car colliding with a number of parked vehicles.
A 19 year old woman has sadly died from her injuries. Another female has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Three men, two aged 20 and a 17 year old, have been arrested for causing death by dangerous driving and are currently in custody.
Police are appealing for witnesses and ask anyone who was in the area at the time and who saw anything suspicious to contact them on 101 quoting reference 125 190817 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Flying the flag for Northumberland

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Hundreds of flags will soon be flying over the streets and roads of Northumberland as the countdown continues to Britain’s biggest cycle race.

Spectators across the county will have the chance to see some of the world’s top riders during the Northumberland stage of the 2017 OVO Energy Tour of Britain on September 4 which starts  in Kielder Water & Forest Park  and finishes in Blyth.

To guide both riders and spectators, over 100 flags will line sections of the route, which passes  through 28 communities and is more than 200km long.

As well as the flags there will be over 130 boards, 36 welcome banners and 12 national Tour of Britain banners installed.

County Council Highways staff are busy installing the flags on lamp-posts in the county, with all flags expected to be up any day.

Northumberland County Council has worked with start sponsors Northumbrian Water, finish sponsors Blyth Town Council and race organisers SweetSpot to bring the race to the county - and excitement is mounting with just over a fortnight to go.

All of the top five teams in the current UCI WorldTour rankings – Quick-Step Floors; Team Sky; BMC Racing; Movistar Team and Orica Scott – will be taking part in the race.

Northumberland County Councillor Richard Wearmouth, cabinet member for economic development, said: “With just days to go the excitement is really building and it’s great to see the infrastructure starting to appear along the race route..

“In 2015 the Tour of Britain gave a real boost to the local economy - to the tune of £2m - and we’re confident this year’s stage which is entirely in the county, will be great news for businesses in Northumberland.

“With 115,000 people lining the route last time, many from outside the area, as well as live coverage of the whole stage on ITV4  it really is a fantastic opportunity for our communities  to showcase everything that is great about this county.”

David Hall, Head of Leisure, Strategy and Transformation at Northumbrian Water said: “We are counting down the days until the Tour of Britain comes to Northumberland and are busy readying Kielder Dam in preparation for the launch of Stage two.

“We are proud to have such a prestigious event here in our county and to play our part in making it happen. It’s sure to be a fantastic day for all involved and something that will live long in the memory of those who get to see and experience it.”

Councillor John Potts, Mayor of Blyth Town Council, said: “In 2015 when the cycle race came to Blyth the town was buzzing with excitement. Blyth Town Council is supporting the event again this year and hope the whole town gets involved in decorating the streets to show Blyth at its best.

“The public will have great opportunities to see the cycle racers as they speed through the town and the last kilometre from Broadway to Waterloo Road where the race will finish will be truly exciting.

“In addition, the velodrome, which will be situated at High Street car park, was very popular last time with children and adults alike.

“This international event generates a huge amount of publicity which can only be of benefit to all of us. Come to Blyth to see the race.”
Full Northumberland route details can be found at www.nlandtob.com
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Moving tributes have been paid to a Northumberland community stalwart who has died at the age of 79.
Mick Scott, of Bedlington, passed away last week after an illness.
Mr Scott, who was awarded an MBE in 1992 for political service, helped to organise the Bedlington Fair for many years and was well known in the area.
He was born in Bradford but moved to Embleton, Northumberland, where he spent his formative years.
He left school at the age of 14 to take an apprentice greensman job at Dunstanburgh Golf Club, just outside Embleton, only to be made head greensman two days later because his predecessor fell ill.
Mr Scott lived in Embleton until he was around 22 and moved to London after his parents died. He worked for the London Underground in charge of ordering supplies for various tube stations that were being created.


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