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Criminal with 362 offences on his shocking record - is this Northumberland's most prolific thief

Criminal with 362 offences on his shocking record - is this Northumberland's most prolific thief

Jamie Brown has a shameful criminal career spanning 23 years and seems to be showing no sign of trying and curb his dishonest ways after appearing back in court for shopliftingView the full article

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July 5Jul 5

'Devastated' mum of Bedlington 18-year-old killed in collision says 'family is broken'

'Devastated' mum of Bedlington 18-year-old killed in collision says 'family is broken'

Justin Riddell was riding his motorbike completely legally when the incident took place, on Saturday June 20, in Nedderton VillageView the full article

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July 3Jul 3

Ashington MOT tester banned from driving after falling off scooter while drunk

Ashington MOT tester banned from driving after falling off scooter while drunk

David Matthewson lost control of the vehicle as he travelled along a road in BedlingtonView the full article

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July 1Jul 1

Heartbroken family of 18-year-old killed in Northumberland collision pay tribute to 'adored son'

Heartbroken family of 18-year-old killed in Northumberland collision pay tribute to 'adored son'

The fatal one-vehicle incident took place on Saturday, June 20, with a motorcycle colliding with a skip in the road in Nedderton Village, near BedlingtonView the full article

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June 30Jun 30

Northumberland MP warns blood scandal compensation 'still falls short'

Northumberland MP warns blood scandal compensation 'still falls short'

Ian Lavery MP has raised a series of infected blood compensation issues with ministersView the full article

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June 21Jun 21

'There won't be a blade of grass between the towns' - More than 1,200 new homes could be built in Northumberland market town

'There won't be a blade of grass between the towns' - More than 1,200 new homes could be built in Northumberland market town

A local councillor said the proposals would bring significant changes to the areaView the full article

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June 18Jun 18

Man arrested coming into Newcastle Airport after allegedly attacking ex

Man arrested coming into Newcastle Airport after allegedly attacking ex

Anthony Harrison is accused of restricting his former partner's breathing by putting his foot on her neck and pulling out a clump of her hair during the suspected incident two months agoView the full article

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June 13Jun 13

Planning application for new B&M store in Northumberland market town is approved

Planning application for new B&M store in Northumberland market town is approved

The full plans were submitted by Advance Northumberland in DecemberView the full article

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May 29May 29

Plans for six new retail units in Northumberland town centre to help boost small businesses

Plans for six new retail units in Northumberland town centre to help boost small businesses

The applicant says the units will help to promote new small businessesView the full article

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May 27May 27

Man accused of dealing drugs with his father at their Gateshead home

Man accused of dealing drugs with his father at their Gateshead home

James McNeil allegedly supplied crack cocaine, benzodiazepines, codeine sulphate, cannabis, pregabalin and cocaine over an 18-month periodView the full article

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May 19May 19

Northumberland nurse named finalist at UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026

Northumberland nurse named finalist at UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026

Northumberland nurse named finalist at UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026View the full article

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May 9May 9

Northumberland man took his own life after DWP cut his Universal Credit to £37

Northumberland man took his own life after DWP cut his Universal Credit to £37

Andrew Halliday had been told he would receive just £37 Universal Credit from the DWP which left him fearing he would become homelessView the full article

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May 5May 5

E-bike rider allegedly broke man's leg by dangerous driving in Northumberland park

E-bike rider allegedly broke man's leg by dangerous driving in Northumberland park

Corey Rowell's driving of the bike is suspected of causing the serious injury to the male dog walker, who had to undergo surgery to have pins inserted in his legView the full article

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May 4May 4

Access to Northumberland land blocked following reports of illegal dumping and burning of waste

Access to Northumberland land blocked following reports of illegal dumping and burning of waste

Concrete blocks have also been put in place to stop vehicles from accessing the site at Old SwarlandView the full article

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April 29Apr 29

First of its kind attraction opens at Northumberland country park

First of its kind attraction opens at Northumberland country park

The boulders at Plessey Woods Country Park have been installed with the aim of providing 'fun and fitness opportunities for a range of skill levels and abilities'View the full article

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April 29Apr 29

Northumberland drug-driver caught growing cannabis in tent inside his home

Northumberland drug-driver caught growing cannabis in tent inside his home

Bradley Stoddart also crashed into another vehicle before abandoning his car and fleeing the scene on footView the full article

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April 12Apr 12

New £12m Bedlington dementia care facility to provide much-needed capacity

New £12m Bedlington dementia care facility to provide much-needed capacity

The number of residents with dementia is expected to rise in the coming yearsView the full article

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April 1Apr 1

Final Northumberland Line station opens welcoming passengers for first time in 62 years

Final Northumberland Line station opens welcoming passengers for first time in 62 years

Bedlington station has finally opened some 15 months after the first stations welcomed passengersView the full article

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March 30Mar 30

Success of Northumberland Line fuels desire for further extension to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Success of Northumberland Line fuels desire for further extension to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

It is hoped plans could be submitted by 2028 for an additional two stations on the Northumberland LineView the full article

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March 30Mar 30

First trains stop at Bedlington as final Northumberland Line station opens

First trains stop at Bedlington as final Northumberland Line station opens

Bedlington Station is the last to open on the Northumberland Line for now, though there are hopes that the railway line will extend to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in the futureView the full article

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March 29Mar 29

Northumberland teens win gold at Muay Thai World Championships in 'amazing' Bangkok trip

Northumberland teens win gold at Muay Thai World Championships in 'amazing' Bangkok trip

The three young representatives of Jai Suu Muay Thai in Bedlington competed against international opponents at the eventView the full article

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March 29Mar 29

Northern Trains to offer Bedlington Terrier owners free travel as town's station opens

Northern Trains to offer Bedlington Terrier owners free travel as town's station opens

Bedlington railway station is the sixth and final new stop on the Northumberland Line, which reopened to passengers in December 2024View the full article

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March 27Mar 27

Closure of Northumberland's last custody suite branded 'unacceptable'

Closure of Northumberland's last custody suite branded 'unacceptable'

There are concerns additional travel time could put further pressure on frontline policingView the full article

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March 25Mar 25

Postcode Lottery winners as Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland among lucky areas

Postcode Lottery winners as Newcastle, Gateshead and Northumberland among lucky areas

Streets in Morpeth, Bedlington, Stonecrop, and Wideopen were among the North East to have won a £1,000 prize per ticketView the full article

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March 21Mar 21

Boy, 16, in court after stabbing investigation launched in North Shields

Boy, 16, in court after stabbing investigation launched in North Shields

There was a huge emergency services response in the Chirton area on Saturday after the alleged assault was reportedView the full article

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March 16Mar 16