News
School to celebrate 30 years of education
A north Northumberland independent school, which will close this year after 30 years, will hold a celebration of its three decades of educating children in July.
New trikes for school thanks to supporters
Pupils at a north Northumberland school are celebrating after receiving new equipment.
Decline of high streets is a focus for women’s institute
A nationwide campaign for shoppers to keep it local and support high streets has been drawn up by the women’s institute – and branches in north Northumberland are throwing their support behind the fight.
Friends pedal for pounds
An Alnwick man, whose mother and cousin have battled brain tumours, is gearing up to tackle a 150-mile bike ride to raise money for research into the condition.
Restaurant takes on a new vibe after years out of use
A new restaurant is set to open in Alnwick this week after years as an empty venue.
Car boot sale and strawberry tea
A car boot sale takes place in the Bullring in Beadnell on Sunday to raise funds for the Christmas lights.
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
Extending hall access
A new visitor centre which has been created at an iconic north Northumberland visitor attraction opens to the public this weekend.
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.
Community
Fair reflection of good days
A team of past leaders of Byrne Skulekorps will be visiting Alnwick at the end of June this year for a short holiday.
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.
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Weather for Northumberland
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South
