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Collision in Bedlington

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Police are appealing for information after a collision in Northumberland.
It happened at 8.35am on Wednesday, February 3, when a silver Renault Clio collided with a child pedestrian in Front Street West, Bedlington.
Officers attended and the child, a 4-year-old girl, was taken to hospital where she received treatment for minor facial injuries.
It is believed the child had been walking with a dog who had ran into the road at the time of the collision.
The driver of the Clio is being spoken to by officers and police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact them.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any information to help is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 0164 03/02/16.
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Robbery in Bedlington

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Police are appealing for information after a taxi driver was robbed in Northumberland.
The incident happened at 12.30am this morning, (Wednesday, January 28), in Jubilee Terrace, Bedlington.
A taxi driver in a black Ford Torneo had four male passengers, who he had collected from Pioneer Terrace, Bedlington.  They drove to Jubilee Terrace where the robbery took place.
The taxi driver was threatened and assaulted before the men made off with cash.
The driver was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Two 19-year-old men along with a further two men aged 18 and 17 have been arrested and remain in police custody.
Detectives are carrying out enquiries into the incident and asking any witnesses or anyone with information to contact police.
Anyone with information to help is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 18 03/02/16 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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WBTC Youth Voice.

By Malcolm Robinson, in News,

West Bedlington Town Council have always been keen to listen to resident views and as part of that interaction decided to set up a Youth Council so the views, hopes and aspirations of our younger community members could also be given a voice.
Commissioning Leading Link to facilitate this new improvement in community interaction the Mayor and Deputy Mayor have been working closely with the younger members of this new group and both agree what a fantastic bunch of youngsters we have here! 
One of the first real tasks was to get them to produce lists of their wants and needs as far as developing the Town goes.  Not only did we get lists off them personally they also petitioned all of their schools too, so now we have a very in depth directory based on popularity of choice. 
 
WBTC is pleased to welcome this new addition to our representative process and we are looking forward to the presentation they will be giving us on February 9th, 4.30-6.00pm at Bedlington Community Centre. 
We welcome any adults keen to see what our children would like to show us!

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Bedlington Jobs Fair

By Brett, in News,

West Bedlington Town Council, always keen to promote the interests of its residents have this time teamed up with the Department of Work and Pensions to put on a Jobs Fair in the town.

If you want to find out more just come along on the day.........
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When is a Paws Permanent?

By threegee, in News,

It's perhaps a good thing that Mary Weightman isn't around to witness the demise of her life's work, because that's exactly what's now happening!  The Bedlington-based PAWS (People's Animal Welfare Service) is finally shunting up shop due to lack of funding.  PAWS has faltered before: lastly in 1982, when it took two years of fund-raising and the support of notable local people before the valuable project could resume.  But, right now, there sounds to be an eerie finality descending on the sixty one year-old initiative.
Sheilah and Graham Johnstone have been involved in the charity since the mid 1990's and took over the reins when Mary died in 2005.  They've made brave and creditable attempts to meet the rising costs of medicines in recent months.  But, despite welcome support from Bedlintonians, these efforts have fallen well short of securing the circa £1400 a month very necessary to keep PAWS going.
There's always hope that someone will step in to save PAWS, but it will likely need to be someone who's more familiar with social media and modern fund-raising methods.  Bedlington.co.uk would desperately like to help here and offers its free services in any way possible, together with some limited funding.  If you feel that you can help too then now is surely the time to speak up!
 
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New officer for Morpeth team

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Morpeth Neighbourhood Policing Team has welcomed a new member.
PC Andrew Brown joins Morpeth Neighbourhood Policing Team to become the dedicated officer for Morpeth Town Centre and the surrounding estates, taking over from PC Lee Taylor who has retired after 30 years’ service with Northumbria Police.
Andrew will be supported in his new appointment by Community Support Office (CSO) Paul Moorhead.
Andrew has over 15 years’ service with Northumbria; he transfers to Morpeth from Bedlington and has previous experience as a Neighbourhood Officer in Newcastle’s West End. 
PC Andrea Taylor will remain the dedicated neighbourhood Officer for Stobhill estates, Pegswood and Longhirst, supported by CSO Simon Beavers.
PC Andrea Teasdale will remain the dedicated Neighbourhood Officer for rural Morpeth villages including Hepscott, Stannington, Mitford, Hartburn, Scots Gap, Cambo, Netherwitton, Stanton and Longhorsley; supported by CSO Holly Went
PC  Paul Dent will remain the dedicated Neighbourhood Officer for Ulgham, Cresswell, Widdrington, Red Row, Hadston, Broomhill, Acklington, West Thirston and Eshott; CSO Susan McCallum.
The Morpeth Neighbourhood Policing Team can be contacted on 101 ext 69191, or via the force website at www.northumbria.police.uk.
In an emergency please dial 999.
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Cafe burgled in Bedlington

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Police are appealing for information after a cafe in Bedlington was burgled.
Between 4pm Thursday, December 17, and 7am Friday, December 18, burglars broke into the Tasty Bite cafe in Ravensworth Terrace.
They broke in through the back door of the premises and stole cash and two charity boxes from inside the shop.
Enquiries are ongoing into the burglary and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 191 18/12/15.
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Three regional Forces are joining together to raise awareness of the dangers of knife-related crime and ensure we all stay safe.
Northumbria, Cleveland, and Durham Police are working with the ‘Surrender a knife’ organisation to encourage the surrender of knives which may otherwise be used in crime throughout the next two weeks. 
The British Ironwork Centre is also supporting the campaign by providing secure knife bins across the country which can be used by anyone to deposit knives or other bladed/pointed weapons.
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Vera Baird, said: "While we are fortunate that we don't have the same knife problem here in Northumbria as in some areas of the country; one knife carried is one knife too many.
"That's why we're coming together as a region to support this national campaign and demonstrate our commitment to public safety.
"In the wrong hands a knife can be a deadly weapon and this initiative will let people who want to dispose of a knife do so safely.
"It's great to be joining up with my fellow commissioners to take a proactive approach to keep knives off our streets and our region safe."
Detective Chief Inspector Helena Barron understands there isn't a knife crime culture or issue within Northumbria but believes raising awareness is critical to keeping knife crime to a minimum.
DCI Barron said: "We continue to use a combination of education, prevention and enforcement to ensure that knife crime in the force remains low.
"As well as taking tough enforcement action we're carrying out reassurance work in the community. We will continue to visit schools, retailers and other partners to educate people about knife crime and, over the next few weeks, we will be taking the opportunity to highlight some of this valuable work.
"I'd like to reiterate that we don't have the same scale of problem as other parts of the country, but we know there are public concerns and this initiative is primarily about addressing those concerns.
"People who carry knives are just as much at risk of harming themselves as well as others, and they are also at risk of being arrested, charged to court, and possibly sent to prison.
"As part of the campaign we will be providing disposal bins in stations for members of the public to come along and voluntarily dispose of any knives they may be in possession of."
There will be bins allocated to the following police stations in Northumbria:
Central
Forth Banks
Gateshead
Northern
Middle Engine Lane
Hexham
Bedlington
Southern
Millbank
Southwick
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger said:  “We are proud to support this national initiative which will help to raise awareness about the damage and destruction that knives can cause.Over the next two weeks members of the public will have the opportunity to surrender knives safely and anonymously.   Removing knives from our streets will help protect our communities and provide a safer environment for the whole area.
Ron Hogg, Durham’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is supporting the amnesty. He said: “This is an ideal opportunity for residents who have unwanted knives in their household, to dispose of them in a safe and responsible way. I encourage residents to use the knife bins during the amnesty, available at various police stations across County Durham and Darlington.” 
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Window damaged in Bedlington

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Police are appealing for information after a window was damaged in Bedlington.

Between 8pm Wednesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 26, vandals smashed the rear window of a property in Westlea.

Enquiries are ongoing into the damage and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191 quoting reference number 1059 260815.


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