Adam Hogg

Happy Birthday Brian have a good one.

Another Rail Tour coming to Bedlington on Saturday 29th March 2014 be ready with your cameras ladies and gents.

Times are on here: http://www.uksteam.info/tours/t14/t0329c.htm

The amount of emergency vehicles were 2 fire engines, 2 fire and rescue vans, 1 police car and three ambulances, a recovery truck was there and an Arriva support van as well.

Don't know how it happened as  the car was in the back right hand side of the bus near the back tyres.

Can't think how it happened as well as it was past the entrance the Windsor Gardens about in line with the war memorial but i heard it was two cars and a bus but i only saw one car and the bus.

Your always "Bleating" On about something Adam

You know me to well foxy.

Yes the farmer, I'm suprised they are opencasting the site as it is very small, Shame it is not the other side of the road we could have had a cycle track and bridge put in as part of the restoration with no cost to the tax payer.

And look what I spotted on todays bike ride !!! 

What's a sheep seat doing there?

Happy Birthday Vic have a good one.

I have just heard that Tony Benn has died after a long illness, though I did not agree with some of his ideas, He was one of only a few MP's who stood up in parliament and represented his constituents and support working class people.

As the son of an former miner I agree with his support in the 84-85 miners strike for the miners to try and stop the pit closure program.

He was one of a few good MP's, true politicians and a true socialist, He will be missed.

Was reading todays news post leader and found that UK coal are planning on opencasting the site.

Public information exhibitions are being held on Tuesday 18th March and Wednesday 19th March 2013 at The Dales School, Cowpen Road, Bebside, NE24 4RE, between 4pm and 8pm.  Representatives from UK Coal Surface Mines Ltd will be present to discuss draft proposals and give local residents the opportunity to share their views.

Here is a document I found on UK coal's website detailing what they are planning:

bebside_community_newsletter_march_2014.pdf

There is also a dedicated email address which has been set up should you have any queries or comments: bebside@ukcoal.com

Too many jobs have been lost in the area over the last few years I can count easily at least 1000 jobs lost from major employers (Alcan closing, Woolworths going bust, Focus going bust,) not to mention the local shops and pubs (Spend and save, HSBC, Movies/JJ's, The Top Club and many other) all leading to job loses adding to the dole and meaning even bigger and bigger companies have to fill the gap, Akzonobel and Bernicia Homes are welcome but I don't think we will ever see unemployment come down to a low level as there is nothing to offer large employers here, no cheap energy, low business rates, not even a good transport link.

Question: If Scotland votes in favor, does the British Government then sell RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland) to the Scottish government for the value it was balded out for plus interest?

Or Sell RBS back into the private sector and all toxic assets of RBS are handed over to the Scottish government?

It is only fair.

Talk about adding insult to injury for those whose lives she destroyed (miners, Hillsborough Victims and their families and people who generally did not like her) if we are going to have a bank holiday named after someone should it not be someone who helped create a the nation of Great Britain (Military heroes, Industrialists, etc.) not someone who divided it.

I have an Idea:

Daniel Gooch Day

Celebrate a Bedlington Lad.

To much spare time on your hands Malcolm.

Thanks to you all for your birthday wishes, sorry I'm a bit late, thought it was still Wednesday.......

To much time in the Lion merc , But happy birthday (I know I'm late but better late then never.)

Newspaper article here sorry can't find a better image.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flyeye/6130678964/in/faves-51143221@N03/

Hope this helps.

No Objection Letter from the MOD uploaded on the County Council's planning page, so it is a mystery and I will not be surprised if the objection letter has been lost at county hall.

I wonder how long it will be before Tesco,  "does up" the shop fronts and to what standard bet it will not be to a standard like the THI has done.

how does it support so may estate agents if there is a lack of housing in Bedlington like what the county council says there is.

That's an interesting development! The good old MOD stepping in, hey? Wonder what it meant to them?

The MOD do a lot of flying around the Bedlington Area but it may also have affected the radar.

Just so everyone now knows (mainly those who don't get the News post leader) the application has now been withdrawn after an objection from the MOD.

First County Hall now Police HQ:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-26159444

Whats left to sell off after that?

A sad moment was announced today (13th February) that Sid Caesar has Died after a short illness. I am a fan of Sid Caesar's performance's in all the films and TV Series he was in, he was one of the best and he will be sadly missed, Rest In Peace Sid Caesar.

Hi everyone, just to let you all know Bedlingtonshire Chamber Of Trade has disbanded.

When I now think about it anyone who has photos of Bedlington flower displays pre 2009 (end of Wansbeck district council) please share they will be Very Helpful for the Bedlington In Bloom committee.

Only one word comes to mind: disgusting!

They should be ashamed about what they have done.