Andy Millne

Jonny Boyle has been making and playing music for the last twenty years. A proficient musician, Jonny plays guitar, bass and bit of drums... but his voice is something really special! Jonny has just finished recording and producing his latest album of self penned songs...'Radio' is available Now! This new record has been tipped as his finest effort yet, bringing together Jonnys rock and soul influences in one smooth and fresh sound.

Outline Plans for the Bedlington town centre re-development have been registered with the planning department at Northumberland County Council. The application on behalf of Arch (Development Projects) Ltd is said to "bring forward a retail-led mixed use scheme, in order to regenerate this key site, enhance the existing range and choice of retail provision in Bedlington Town Centre and generate economic benefits for the local area" The application is accompanied by an illustrative masterplan and elevation drawings, as well as a Design Code, which sets out parameters in relation to the scale and type of development which could come forward on the different parts of the site. The scheme includes the following elements: A 1,716 sqm gross foodstore on the eastern part of the site. New family pub/restaurant, comprising 560 sqm gross, on the northern part of the site. A range of retail/commercial units on the western part of the site, ranging between 100 sqm and 1,500 gross in size (and totalling around 5,206 sqm), along with a health and fitness club (238 sqm gross) clustered around a pedestrian boulevard. 12 residential units, above the smaller retail/commercial units. Around 250 car parking spaces located across the site, in between the foodstore pub/restaurant and pedestrian boulevard A co-ordinated scheme of hard and soft landscaping. Whilst not included on the Illustrative Masterplan or the floorspace figures set out above, there is potential to include office accommodation as part of the development, above the new shop units which would be created. The description of development set out above includes Use Class B1 in order to allow for this. Application Summary 17/00444/OUT | Demolition of existing structures and erection of buildings in Class A1 (retail) and/or Class A2 (financial and professional services) and/or Class A3 (restaurants and cafes) and/or Class A4 (drinking establishments) and/or A5 (hot food takeaways) and/or Class C3 (dwellinghouses) and/or Class B1 (business) and/or Class D1 (non-residential institutions) and/or Class D2 (assembly and leisure) and/or betting office (Sui Generis) uses, with associated parking, landscaping and access (with all matters reserved). | Car Park Vulcan Place Bedlington Northumberland NE22 5DN Full plans can be viewed at https://publicaccess.northumberland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=OL2FGUQSMP200

Showcasing local brewers like Allendale, Big Lamp, and many more... The Red Lion are bringing you some wonderful beers to enjoy across 6 Wetherspoon Pubs. A loyalty card scheme will also be running for a chance to win some fantastic prizes! This 10 Day event is taking place across 6 North East pubs, and only features beers and brewers from the region. The 6 Wetherspoon pubs taking part are: The Red Lion, BedlingtonThe Electrical Wizard, MorpethThe Rohan Kanhai, AshingtonThe Wallaw, BlythJohn The Clerk, Cramlington The Fire Station, Whitley Bay

Open Valentine's Day from 5. 2 for £8 & 2 for £10 on Valentine's cocktails available all week... View the Bar Nuovo Facebook page for more info...

Following the submission of a Planning permission application for the Bedlington town centre re-development, residents are being asked to vote on a new name for the area. A pre-determined list gives the voter four choices; "The Forge", "Piper's Place", "The Cross" or "Market Square". The names are said to have been chosen taking into account the character and history of the area, looking to the future and with the aim of providing a strong and appealing name for occupiers and customers. The investinbedlington.co.uk website states that the aim of the development is to "create a vibrant new town centre for Bedlington, but also contribute to the economic growth of the town, by creating 180 permanent new jobs, 33 construction jobs, and injecting at least £1m into the local economy." Votes can be cast at http://www.investinginbedlington.co.uk/Vote A link to the planning application itself will be posted here once available.

Said Holy Communion Said Holy Communion - Common Worship Every second third fourth fifth and last Sunday at 8:15 AM for 1 hour Common Worship Said Holy Communion BCP Said Holy Communion according to the Book of Common Prayer Every first Sunday at 8:15 AM for 1 hour Book of Common Prayer All age worship all age worship particularly for children Every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour Family Friendly Refreshments Holy Communion Every second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour Refreshments All age Holy Communion Every third Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour Family Friendly Refreshments Quiet meditative service All welcome to this quiet mediative service Every fourth Sunday at 6:00 PM for 40 minutes

For more information please contact the church via their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StCuthbertsChurchBedlington/

For more information please contact the church via their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StCuthbertsChurchBedlington/

Morning worship every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 AM for ½ hour

For more information please contact the church via their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StCuthbertsChurchBedlington/

Bedlington Town FC, a local sporting club run by volunteers, have today announced that plans for a new full size floodlit 3G sports surface are in the late stages of development. It is reported that all of the required funding has been secured. The club which achieved FA Charter Standard soon after its formation in 2010 has grown quickly with over 300 youngsters now part of the club. The players are a range of girls and boys teams between under 7 and under 18 years, with each squad competing in local leagues under the guidance of fully-qualified volunteer coaches. The club also now have a senior team competing in the Northern Alliance League. Updates regarding the status of the pitch development will follow.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Bedlington. It happened on Saturday February 4, between 9.45pm and 10pm, outside Breakers Bar on Front Street West in Bedlington. A 55-year-old man was found with facial injuries after it is believed he was assaulted and taken to Northumbria Hospital where he was released following treatment. Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone who was in the area and who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, is asked to contact police. Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference number 1207 of 04/02/17 or ring the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Bedlington’s first arts festival will bring together local talent and some of the finest regional artists in an event celebrating arts, crafts and music. The inaugural festival is inspired by the history of Bedlington itself is open Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February from 10am - 4pm. The weekend will include exhibits, activities for children under 5 with puppets and music, music to enjoy with the centre’s Ukulele group and choir performing, and the café will be open for refreshments. The project has been created by the Bedlington Creatives group and project managed by Blyth based textile artist Sheila Biggs. Creative Producer Andrea MacDonald will curate the exhibition. Sheila said, 'It's been an exciting year-long project for the Bedlington Creatives, who are all local residents. We have been delving into the history of Bedlington. Wildlife and old photographs have been an inspiration for local artist Yvette Hawkins for some printing work and a collage. We then welcomed artist Stevie Ronnie and the group enjoyed paper folding and origami and they also visited the local market and bought items to upcycle. Having had fun over the Summer with some family craft sessions and then a Teddy Bear's Picnic, we then welcomed animator and filmmaker Sheryl Jenkins into the centre for some animation workshops. Local artist and Creative Connector with bait Jane Sutcliffe has attended every session to support the artists and has led some of her own sessions, enjoying the experience.' Bedlington Community Centre secured a funding award from Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts, thanks to a partnership with bait. The grants for the arts support has enabled the group to sustain arts activity in the centre. Full details and photographs of what the group have been up to over the past year can be viewed on their website: http://www.bedlingtoncommunitycentre.co.uk/bedlington-creatives

Bedlington’s first arts festival will bring together local talent and some of the finest regional artists in an event celebrating arts, crafts and music. The inaugural festival is inspired by the history of Bedlington itself is open Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 February from 10am - 4pm. The weekend will include exhibits, activities for children under 5 with puppets and music, music to enjoy with the centre’s Ukulele group and choir performing, and the café will be open for refreshments. The project has been created by the Bedlington Creatives group and project managed by Blyth based textile artist Sheila Biggs. Creative Producer Andrea MacDonald will curate the exhibition. Sheila said, 'It's been an exciting year-long project for the Bedlington Creatives, who are all local residents. We have been delving into the history of Bedlington. Wildlife and old photographs have been an inspiration for local artist Yvette Hawkins for some printing work and a collage. We then welcomed artist Stevie Ronnie and the group enjoyed paper folding and origami and they also visited the local market and bought items to upcycle. Having had fun over the Summer with some family craft sessions and then a Teddy Bear's Picnic, we then welcomed animator and filmmaker Sheryl Jenkins into the centre for some animation workshops. Local artist and Creative Connector with bait Jane Sutcliffe has attended every session to support the artists and has led some of her own sessions, enjoying the experience.' Bedlington Community Centre secured a funding award from Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts, thanks to a partnership with bait. The grants for the arts support has enabled the group to sustain arts activity in the centre. Full details and photographs of what the group have been up to over the past year can be viewed on their website: http://www.bedlingtoncommunitycentre.co.uk/bedlington-creatives

Don't miss another fun packed Northumberland Live in Gallagher Park, something for all the family. More bands and information to follow soon, see you all there. Who's going? Let us know using the going/maybe/decline buttons.

Over the last thirty years these guys have been part of some of the best known acts on the North East band circuit. Following earlier success with French Curves, Ultimate Bowie Band and Trakk, they reformed in 2012 as Call Off The Search to embark on a new, more personal project and play some of their favourite music - past and present - while still having some fun along the way. Their years of experience and skilled musicianship is clearly in evidence during live performances and always a pleasure to hear. http://www.calloffthesearch.net/

Over the last thirty years these guys have been part of some of the best known acts on the North East band circuit. Following earlier success with French Curves, Ultimate Bowie Band and Trakk, they reformed in 2012 as Call Off The Search to embark on a new, more personal project and play some of their favourite music - past and present - while still having some fun along the way. Their years of experience and skilled musicianship is clearly in evidence during live performances and always a pleasure to hear. http://www.calloffthesearch.net/