News
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.
Car boot sale at heritage railway
The Aln Valley Railway’s Alnwick Lionheart site will be open from Saturday to Monday, with short rides and more.
Decison on prison takeover delayed amid tagging probe
Justice ministers have delayed the outsourcing of HMP Northumberland because of an investigation into mismanagement in contracts with private security companies which provide electronic tagging.
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
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 .
Get all shook up with One Night of Elvis
Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, Lee Memphis King, will get Alnwick Playhouse all shook up when he performs there next month.
Homely dishes in an ancient setting amid battlefields
First impressions speak volumes. From the outside, the Red Lion at Milfield, north of Wooler, looks like a traditional, stone-built coaching inn.
Community
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
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
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