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Final call for county talent show

THIS is the last chance for any hopefuls out there to prove they have what it takes to be Northumberland’s top talent.

Alnwick Civic Award winners with Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Hard-working volunteers get their just rewards

ALNWICK’S unsung heroes have been recognised in the first awards ceremony of its kind.

Martin Coughlan at the grave of his brother Bryan  in Amble cemetery.

Scum of the earth steal from grave

HEARTLESS thieves who stole precious mementoes from the grave of a man just a fortnight before the anniversary of his death have been slammed as the scum of the earth.

Concerned Netherton residents at the bend at Robert's Law,

Villagers’ joy over crash barrier

VILLAGERS who signed a petition to improve a danger bend are ‘thrilled’ that a solution has been found.

Cuts threaten rural bus services

RURAL areas could lose out on bus services because of a change to county subsidies, a meeting heard.

Sport rss

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Football transfer rumours and news: Thursday, May 17

MANCHESTER duo City and United, Arsenal and Juventus are among the clubs making the news today.

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Football transfer rumours and news: Wednesday, May 16

NEWCASTLE, Sunderland, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs making the news today.

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Football transfer rumours and news: Tuesday, May 15

NEWCASTLE United, Sunderland, Machester duo City and United and Arsenal are among the clubs making the news today.

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Football transfer rumours and news: Monday, May 14

NEWCASTLE United, Sunderland, Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs making the news today.

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Family rescued in Northumberland river drama video

FOUR adults, including two children, were rescued after their 4X4 became stuck in a Morpeth river yesterday afternoon.

Lifestyle rss

What’s on in north Northumberland: week ending Thursday, May 24

Sunday, May 20: Teasel Theatre Company – Grisly Tales from Tumblewater. Grisly Tales is like Charles Dickens crossed with Roald Dahl via Horrible Histories with laughs, frights and live music. Daniel Dorey is a fearless orphan armed only with his wits and a satchel of spine-chilling stories. Can he bring down evil landowner Caspian Prye? Can he even stay alive long enough to tell his tales? A funny, spooky and playful adaptation of Bruno Vincent’s deliciously dark novel. Suitable for ages 8+. At Howick Village Hall. 7pm. Tickets £7, £4 child, £20 family. To book, contact 01665 577384.

What’s on at The Maltings: week ending Thursday, May 24

Tomorrow: The Outside Track – A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. 8pm. Tickets £11, £9 conc.

A diamond way for village to celebrate

A JUBILEE competition is being held in Rothbury to mark the Queen’s diamond celebration.

Join the Jubilee

TRADERS in Amble are being urged to decorate their shop fronts, as part of the town’s Diamond Jubilee festivities.

Wallington and Gromit!

A SPECIAL Wallace and Gromit film is to be shown at a Northumberland attraction as part of its Jubilee events.

Community rss

Holy Island safe crossing times

FROM TODAY (Thursday, May 17)

Wind turbines are farcical

AS a student of Biology and a scholar of natural history, I, like many of the population, am greatly concerned about climate change and support endeavours put in place to tackle these problems.

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Re-igniting classroom memories

IT’S 27 years since Brown Rigg Boarding School, situated high on the fells above the village of Bellingham in the North Tyne Valley, last closed its doors, its students dispersed far and wide, but the unique school, its rows of wooden huts more resembling a POW camp than a ground-breaking educational establishment, left an indelible mark in the memory of all who attended and the weekend of June 8–10 will see people travelling from all over Northumberland and the world to attend the 10th biannual reunion of former pupils.

Some creative job creation at park

I WOULD like to supply an update on the Vyner Park Job Creation Scheme.

Money or lives – which is more important?

WITH reference to the letter in the Gazette by Coun Hewison last Thursday.

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Thursday 17 May 2012

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Wind direction: South east

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