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Northumberland County Council Chief Executive Steven Mason is leaving the organisation to pursue fresh challenges.

Steven has been with the council for nearly 15 years, working in a number of financial roles, and has been chief executive for the past three years.

Speaking about his departure, Steven said: “It is with sadness that I have decided to leave the Council after nearly fifteen years service to the residents of Northumberland.

“During my time the Council has faced many challenges, most notably local government reorganisation and the impact of cuts in local government funding over an extended period of time.

“The Council’s approach and direction will change significantly following the recent County Council election and it is an appropriate time for new managerial leadership at a time when the political leadership has changed with a radically different agenda.”

The Council Leader, County Councillor Peter Jackson, thanked Steven for leaving a strong and stable organisation which would give the new administration time to agree new priorities.

The current Deputy Chief Executive Daljit Lally will be the interim Chief Executive.

Following the formation of a new administration at full council yesterday it has been agreed Steven can leave immediately to allow a smooth transition to a new Chief Executive.
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Manchester book of condolence

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Northumberland County Council has opened a book of condolence following the terrorist attack in Manchester.

The book is available to sign at the reception area in County Hall, Morpeth, from today (May 24th).

Daljit Lally, Deputy Chief Executive of Northumberland County Council said: “The events in Manchester were truly shocking and I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone in Northumberland in sending our condolences to all those affected by these terrible events.

“We stand together with Manchester, the victims and their families.  Terrorism will not win”. 

#westandtogether
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Historian and broadcaster John Grundy has been announced as the presenter at this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards.

The annual celebration of projects and initiatives that improve the county’s environment culminate in an event at The Alnwick Garden and, this July, John will be announcing the winning entries on the night.

All shortlisted entries in seven categories are invited to the celebration event, and the winners are presented with their awards by Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland.

John Grundy has written and presented a variety of architectural and history programmes for both radio and television, and in the late 1990s co-wrote and edited the new edition of Niklaus Pevsner's ‘Northumberland’.

He has introduced thousands of people to the unique and often breath-taking architecture of the North and has become one of the most popular presenters on local television.  He is chair of the Friends of Beamish Museum.

John says:  “I have a huge love of the North of England, and Northumberland is a special favourite of mine.  These awards are a fantastic way of helping to celebrate the work and commitment of community members in improving their local areas - for the benefit of all.  I very much look forward to hearing about all the shortlisted projects - and announcing the winners on the night.”

Paul Jones, director of local services and housing delivery at Northumberland County Council, said:  “We are delighted that John is able to come along as presenter of the LOVE Northumberland awards this year.  His detailed knowledge of Northumberland makes him ideally placed to help us to celebrate environmental and community projects across the county.”

There is still time to get a last minute entry in for this year’s awards, before the closing date of Wednesday 31st May.


Entries are invited in the categories of best new project; best urban project; best coast or countryside project; best young people’s project; best children’s project; best school recycling project; and outstanding individual.

You can find further information about the categories and an application form at www.northumberland.gov.uk/LOVE, or by phoning 01670 622992.  
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Two people have been charged following a disturbance in Walker yesterday.
At around 12 noon yesterday (Mon) police received a report that a group of people had been fighting with one another on Dunstanbrugh Road in Walker.
Emergency services attended and found one man had suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident. He was taken to hospital by paramedics for treatment and is currently described as being in a stable condition.
Three people were arrested by police following their attendance at the incident and officers have now charged two of those individuals.
They are a 27-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, both from Walker, who have been charged with wounding with intent to commit GBH, a common assault and possession of a bladed article.
They will appear before Bedlington Magistrates Court this morning.
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a building site in Bedlington on Friday, May 5.
It happened on Netherton Lane offenders forced their way onto the site and into the locked container and stole a quantity of tools.
Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone who was in the area and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, is asked to contact them.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference number 052592G/17 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Neighbourhood officers gave their support to the NSPCC's recent Big Board Game charity fund-raiser event.
Police took the initiative into care homes in the Bedlington area and invited older residents to take part and play their favourite board games while raising cash for a good cause, on March 31.
PC Mark Adamson from Bedlington Neighbourhood Team said: "We regularly visit care homes to offer crime prevention advice to our older residents and this charity initiative was one we wanted to support and felt older people would be keen to get involved too. They also had a lot of fun doing it, which was a great bonus.
"We're really pleased that we've surpassed our target of raising £500 for the NSPCC, by organising public events for the Big Board Game Day within libraries, shopping centres as well as care homes.
"Our police colleagues also put in a great deal of time and effort, they really rallied round and helped to get community support and also got involved by playing board games during their meal breaks to help reach our target.
"I'd certainly encourage people to give it a try next year."
Jackie Dawson Community Fundraising Manager for the North East said “Big Board Game Day was again a fantastic day for everyone who took part; with thousands of people coming together around the country to raise money for the NSPCC.

“Having Northumbria Police involved was fantastic. We would like to thank everyone who took part and donated during Big Board Game Day. Without donations from the public we wouldn’t be able to do the work we do to help children.

“Just £4 can pay for a child’s call to be answered by a trained Childline councillor; if you would like to fundraise for the NSPCC visit www.NSPCC.org.uk/fundraising.”

Officers during a care home visit
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A man has been charged following a fire at a block of flats in Newcastle over the weekend.
At around 8.30am on Sunday (7/5) police received a report of a fire at a block of flats on Haydon Close in Gosforth.
Emergency services attended and the fire service were able to quickly bring the fire under control and contain it to one address.
Nobody was injured and none of those evacuated required any medical treatment. There is also no link between this incident and the fire at a church in Whitley Bay on Saturday evening.
An investigation into the incident was launched and a 28-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident.
The man, who lives on Haydon Close, Gosforth, has now been charged with arson with intent to be reckless whether life endangered, criminal damage and threatening behaviour.
He will appear before Bedlington Magistrates Court this morning.
If you have any information about the incident you can still contact police on 101 quoting log 308 07/05/17.
Bedlington Football Club
Congratulations to BEDLINGTON TOWN FC VIPERS u10s on winning the Filey Cup 2017.  Our region was well represented in this national competition with teams from Cramlington Juniors and Ashington.  
Following on from their success in Filey 2016 it was Bedlington Town FC who once again lifted the main trophy.
Congratulations to Bedlington player Luke who also picked up the prestigious Player of the Tournament award. Well done to all of the team. 

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Three teenagers will appear in court today charged with a string of offences following a rooftop stand-off over the weekend.
At around 8am on Sunday we first received a call that some teenage boys had climbed onto the roof of a property in Westerhope, Newcastle.
The teens then threw objects at members of the public and police officers who had gathered below.
It caused a significant amount of disruption and damage to the local community as well as redirecting a large number of our resources.
Two of the males - both aged 16 - were arrested following the incident. A 17-year-old male was taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries sustained in a fall but was later arrested.
Now all three have been charged with a string of offences including affray, criminal damage, theft from motor vehicle, resisting arrest and an assault of a police officer.
The males - who cannot be named for legal reasons - will appear before Bedlington Magistrates Court this morning.
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Collision in Bedlington

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a one vehicle collision in Bedlington.
Officers received a call at 4.42am on Thursday, April 20, that a car travelling on the A193 had left the road on Attlee Bank in Northumberland.
Emergency services attended and found the vehicle a Renault Megane, had for reasons yet to be established, gone through a barrier and down an embankment and entered the river approximately 50 feet below.
The car contained an 18-year-old male driver, the sole occupant of the vehicle, who was rescued from the vehicle by emergency services. He was taken to NSEC Hospital at Cramlington with injuries, his condition is described as stable.
The A193 road was closed to enable the casualty to be dealt with and the vehicle removed, and was re-opened by 9.30am.
It is believed that the collision occurred sometime before the incident was reported to police and officers want to hear from anyone who was on that stretch of road from midnight onwards who may have witnessed the incident.
Police are appealing for witnesses anyone with information is asked to contact Motor Patrols on 101 quoting reference 111 of 20/04/17.


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