News
Show gets taste of technology
Visitors to Northumberland County Show can get a taste of new broadband technology on offer in the county.
Street fair to raise funds for hospice
A host of activities, events and more will take place in Rothbury on Bank Holiday Monday as the annual street fair comes to town.
Make use of First World War funds
MP Sir Alan Beith is urging communities in the area to apply for the new £6million First World War: then and now fund, which the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched.
Friary hosts open garden event
Alnmouth Friary is hosting a garden open day on Sunday from 2pm. Proceeds will go towards the Friary.
Amble man must control dogs
An Amble man has been handed two dog control orders. Derwick Ramsey, 43, of Newburgh Street, was ordered to muzzle his Akitas, Maggie and Mavin, keep them on leads and they must wear collars bearing their name and owner’s details in a public place.
Sport
Extra-time heartache for the Brick Club in close cup final
IN the ES Johnson Challenge Cup final, Bedlington Barrington Arms edged out Red Row Brick Club 2-1 after extra-time.
Laura aims for qualifying time after blistering start
Olympian Laura Weightman shaved a massive 19 seconds off her 3000m personal best (pb), posting the fourth-fastest time in the world this year.
End of era as United collapse
Amble United have resigned from the Northern Alliance and folded as a club.
Lucy nets England call-up
Lucy Bronze has spoken of her delight after being called up to England Women’s senior football squad for the first time.
Video
VIDEO: Interview with the Farnes’ head ranger video
Following the start of the puffin census on the Farne Islands, here is an interview with the National Trust’s head ranger on the islands, David Steel.
Lifestyle
Matisse at heart of festival in the north
Final preparations are taking place for the inaugural Glendale Arts Festival, which runs throughout June in Wooler and beyond.
The freshest fish straight from the sea into the oven
I have received several messages urging me to review the latest restaurant to join the growing gastrohub at Amble.
Appreciating unusual pieces and more comfortable waters
REVIEW: Northern Sinfonia, Alnwick Playhouse.
Looking to the autumn
From cricket to opera and everything in between – that’s what you can expect from the Alnwick Playhouse this summer.
Special anniversary programme planned
The concert programme for the 2013 Brinkburn Music Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, has been unveiled .
Community
Plain enough over flood land
I have been reading at the weekend about the Government’s efforts to reach agreement regarding insurance of houses in the flood plains.
We must protect this treasure
Lovers of the North Northumberland Heritage coast will be well satisfied with the latest decision by the planning inspector adjudicating on the appeal by the owners of Link House, a property situated between Beadnell and Seahouses.
Did we make right choice
The votes have been cast and counted and, for the successful candidates, the hard work of living up to pre-election promises is about to begin.
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Weather for Northumberland
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South east
