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Retired Northumberland charity worker publishes debut novel after winning Crime Fiction prize in 2022

Retired Northumberland charity worker publishes debut novel after winning Crime Fiction prize in 2022

Jacqueline Auld won the Lindisfarne Prize for Crime Fiction in 2022 for her manuscript for "The Children of Gaia"View the full article

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March 2, 20242 yr

Rail minister Huw Merriman asks for 'patience' on Northumberland Line delays

Rail minister Huw Merriman asks for 'patience' on Northumberland Line delays

Stations at Bedlington, Blyth Bebside and Northumberland Park won't open until 2025View the full article

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March 1, 20242 yr

'Nowhere to hide' - New drones to be used by police to tackle motorbike disorder in Northumberland

'Nowhere to hide' - New drones to be used by police to tackle motorbike disorder in Northumberland

Labour's PCC Kim McGuinness was at a demonstration of one of the devices this weekView the full article

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February 28, 20242 yr

Bus service rebranded to 'Northumberland Line Connection' will stop at three train stations

Bus service rebranded to 'Northumberland Line Connection' will stop at three train stations

The 434 service has been branded to highlight the destinations available on the Northumberland Line, as well as connecting to the National Rail network in NewcastleView the full article

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February 27, 20242 yr

Closure Order served on Alnwick home following 'serious anti-social behaviour'

Closure Order served on Alnwick home following 'serious anti-social behaviour'

The Closure Order was served by North Northumbria Magistrates after an investigation by Safer Neighbourhood Officers from Northumberland County Council's housing team, who were assisted by Northumbria PoliceView the full article

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February 22, 20242 yr

'Deplorable' Hebburn control freak accused partner of cheating when she was visiting dying mum

'Deplorable' Hebburn control freak accused partner of cheating when she was visiting dying mum

Paul Brown, of Hebburn, has been jailed for his disgraceful behaviour in the 'toxic' relationship during which he proposed within a week then told her to watch her back when they splitView the full article

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February 21, 20242 yr

Woman in hospital with serious head injuries after hit-and-run in Northumberland

Woman in hospital with serious head injuries after hit-and-run in Northumberland

The incident happened on Front Street, Bedlington, at around 10pm on February 11View the full article

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February 14, 20242 yr

Northumberland councillor says calls for equal spending across towns 'absolutely ridiculous'

Northumberland councillor says calls for equal spending across towns 'absolutely ridiculous'

He said that money should be spent where it is needed rather than equally for no good reasonView the full article

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January 26, 20242 yr

Calls for 'tree audit' in Cramlington after serious crash involving fallen tree in storm

Calls for 'tree audit' in Cramlington after serious crash involving fallen tree in storm

There are concerns about a number of trees close to people's propertiesView the full article

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January 25, 20242 yr

'Like the Tyne Bridge going missing': Questions over whereabouts of historic Bedlington gates

'Like the Tyne Bridge going missing': Questions over whereabouts of historic Bedlington gates

The gates date back to the 1870s and are Grade II* listedView the full article

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January 20, 20242 yr

'Great day' for Northumberland Line claims council leader despite station delays

'Great day' for Northumberland Line claims council leader despite station delays

Three of the six stations on the line will not open until 2025View the full article

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January 18, 20242 yr

'Kick in the teeth': Northumberland Line will open in summer but half of stations delayed until 2025

'Kick in the teeth': Northumberland Line will open in summer but half of stations delayed until 2025

There has been a backlash from councillors representing the areas affected by the delaysView the full article

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January 16, 20242 yr

Bedlington and Bebside railway stations could open six months after rest of Northumberland Line

Bedlington and Bebside railway stations could open six months after rest of Northumberland Line

Bedlington and Blyth Bebside could open much later than the rest of the stationsView the full article

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January 11, 20242 yr

Geordie darts ace helps raise £1m for prostate cancer charity - and speaks about disease's North-South divide

Geordie darts ace helps raise £1m for prostate cancer charity - and speaks about disease's North-South divide

Chris Dobey's accurate work at the oche helped raise thousands to help tackle prostate cancer over Christmas.View the full article

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January 10, 20242 yr

Woman, 50, to appear in court charged with arson after Bedlington house fire

Woman, 50, to appear in court charged with arson after Bedlington house fire

The 50-year-old has been charged with arson recklessness as to whether life was endangered after a fire on Dene View in BedlingtonView the full article

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January 9, 20242 yr

Woman arrested on suspicion of 'arson with intent to endanger life' after house fire in Bedlington

Woman arrested on suspicion of 'arson with intent to endanger life' after house fire in Bedlington

Police remain at the scene following a two-storey house fire at Dene View, in Bedlington, shortly before 8.30pm on SundayView the full article

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January 8, 20242 yr

Bedlington house fire LIVE: Updates as police cordon off property following blaze

Bedlington house fire LIVE: Updates as police cordon off property following blaze

Emergency services were called to Dene View in Bedlington on Sunday after a fire broke out inside a propertyView the full article

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January 8, 20242 yr

See inside decadent detached five-bedroomed home in Northumberland on the market for £670,000

See inside decadent detached five-bedroomed home in Northumberland on the market for £670,000

This cute and cosy five-bed in Bedlington is on the market with a price tag of £670,000 - and holds a wealth of inner charm.View the full article

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January 7, 20242 yr

Ten-day closure on Bedlington level crossing for Northumberland Line upgrades

Ten-day closure on Bedlington level crossing for Northumberland Line upgrades

A 1.5 mile diversion is being put in place with bus services also alteredView the full article

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December 29, 20232 yr

Motorbike disorder on the rise in Northumberland - breakdown shows how bad it is in each area

Motorbike disorder on the rise in Northumberland - breakdown shows how bad it is in each area

Ashington is the worst-affected town in the county, followed by Blyth and BedlingtonView the full article

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December 28, 20232 yr

Teen girl left shaken after man 'grabbed her chest' in Northumberland Food4Less shop

Teen girl left shaken after man 'grabbed her chest' in Northumberland Food4Less shop

The incident happened in Food4Less in Bedlington on October 6View the full article

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December 22, 20232 yr

Northumberland Line delayed again - with no timescale for when it will be finished

Northumberland Line delayed again - with no timescale for when it will be finished

The council has declined to put a new timescale on the railway line which was due to open next summerView the full article

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December 12, 20232 yr

Pensioner taken to hospital after one-vehicle crash on A189 in Northumberland

Pensioner taken to hospital after one-vehicle crash on A189 in Northumberland

The incident happened near the Bedlington slip road at around 9.25am on TuesdayView the full article

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December 12, 20232 yr

Landmark Northumberland Line project hit with potential delays

Landmark Northumberland Line project hit with potential delays

The leader of the council has said it is "too early" to say when the project will open next yearView the full article

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December 1, 20232 yr

"It is absolutely terrible" - Claims Northumberland development has 'destroyed enjoyment' for nearby residents

"It is absolutely terrible" - Claims Northumberland development has 'destroyed enjoyment' for nearby residents

The situation was described as "terrible" and "unacceptable"View the full article

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December 1, 20232 yr