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All smiles for the opening of Poundstretcher, including from Cllr Geoff Watson, Mayor of Alnwick.

Poundstretcher opens its new store in Northumberland

Northumbria Police Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine. (Photo by LDRS)

Police chief admits 'not acceptable' shoplifting policy

Chris Brown says that lorries have been blocking his and other residents’ driveways.

'No regard for the residents living here' claim over work at new housing estate

Maura, who has Parkinson's disease, cycled 100km in aid of research to find a cure. (Photo by Cure Parkinson's)

Grandma's charity cycle challenge across the desert

Met Office issues weather warning in Northumberland

‘Snapshots of the 1970s’ draws upon the contents of the vast Photo Centre collection, now held in Berwick Record Office.

Take a trip down memory lane in Berwick with Snapshots of the 1970s

Sport

Lewis Knight went off injured early in the second half against Peterborough Sports. Picture: Paul Scott

Three points lost for Spartans
A second-half fightback against Peterborough Sports wasn’t enough for Blyth Spartans as they lost in the league again.

Ashington went down to a goal at the end of each half in their match against Liversedge. Picture: Ian Brodie

Colliers can't dig out a sixth win in a row

Alnwick beat Tynedale Raiders to reach the County Cup final. Picture: Alnwick RFC

County Cup glory beckons

Rory Schlein will be the Berwick Bandits captain for the 2024 Championship season. Picture: Taz McDougall

Bandits reveal first two riders for 2024

Vinnie Steels scored for the Highwaymen after coming off the bench, but couldn't stop his side from falling to defeat at Hyde United. Picture: George Davidson

No joy on the road for Highwaymen

Crime

Police are appealing for anybody who witnessed the crash to come forward. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

27-year-old woman arrested after two car crash

The memorial gardens in Amble were desecrated last weekend. (Photo by Google)

War memorial desecrated with eggs and litter

Zoe Williams and Thomas Surtees. Picture: Northumbria Police

Teacher and her boyfriend jailed for child sex abuse crimes

Andrew Peart.

Man set to face trial accused of murder

Police are advising the public to take precautions after a number of recent burglaries. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Jewellery and gold stolen during burglary spree

The robbery took place at the Co-op on Milburn Road. (Photo by Google)

Cash and cigarettes stolen in shop robbery

What's On

The Adelphi Quartet. Picture by Roland Unger.

Morpeth Music Society concert by the Adelphi Quartet at church
The next concert in the current Morpeth Music Society season is on Thursday, December 7 with a performance from the Adelphi Quartet.

Rick Astley performed at BBC Radio 2 In The Park (pictured) and Glastonbury in 2023. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

80s pop legend to headline music festival in Tynemouth

Dunes by Margaret Warren.

Morpeth welcomes members of Tynemouth Photographic Society on an exchange visit

Slalom D from Sunderland will headline the gig. (Photo by Angela Carrington)

Punk gig to raise funds for Radio Northumberland

Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past soar over the town on a moonlit Christmas Eve. Image by Dave Rheaume.

Famous festive story in a dance format for families to enjoy at various venues

Health

Bentinck Crescent care home in Pegswood is now rated 'requires improvement'. (Photo by Google)

CQC inspectors criticise Pegswood care home

Coun Veronica Jones.

More locations for age group to access free NHS Health Checks

Council officer Susan Wearmouth (left) and Hartley Court staff member Jacqui Fuller with the new defibrillator. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Sheltered housing residents fund new defibrillator

Craig Robson with DWP visiting officers Nichola Burt (left) and Lauren Lemin (right).

North East DWP commits to Making Every Contact Count

Michael Taylor, HospiceCare family member with Ben and Georgie McHugh, of The Red Lion Inn with Emma Arthur, Sarah Morey and Stuart Cable of HospiceCare.

Hospice: Doubling the impact in our local community

The Duchess of Northumberland officially opened the new Sycamore unit at Northgate Park hospital in Morpeth. Picture by Steve Brock.

Duchess of Northumberland opens new Sycamore unit at hospital

Lifestyle

The staff of Cones and Oswin's outside the fish and chip shop. (Photo by The Inn Collection Group)

Chippy and its sister ice cream shop now open
A new fish and chip takeaway and an ice cream shop have opened on the North Tyneside coast.

Stalls in the Lady Waterford Hall in Ford. Picture: Jane Musgrave

Thousands flock to Ford and Etal Christmas Market

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

UK Trending

Aldi gift guide 2023

Aldi gift guide 2023 - including Tom Ford dupes

Shocking CCTV footage shows shameless shoplifters stealing £300 worth of Lego by hiding them in carry bags at a supermarket self-checkout area. They are among a light-fingered four who have been jailed - clockwise from top left, Yasmin Leech, Emma Fraser, Shaun Fitzgerald and Shakita Maximilian

Video shows shoplifters walking out of store with £300 of Lego

Tesco are recalling a brand of frozen peas over fear of contamination.

Tesco recalls frozen food product over fear of contamination

Kate Gearing, 69, was invited to join her daughter, Nessie Gearing and her partner Becca Wolfenden, both 27, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand after being given the all-clear from breast cancer

Mum, 69, celebrates breast cancer all-clear with Thailand backpacking

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Check out our list of the best TV shows arriving in 2024.

Top 9 TV shows to look out for at the start of 2024

Shopping

The Christmas Kingdom at Bamburgh Castle

First look at this year's Christmas Kingdom at Bamburgh Castle

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

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