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The Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council office on Marygate.

Town Council apologies for audit issues

An artist’s impression of parts of the planned third phase of the Morpeth scheme.

Major housing scheme in Morpeth gets the green light from planners

Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Breaking Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson. Picture: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive

Council leader refuses to rule out compulsory redundancies ahead of budget

Picture from a previous Berwick Christmas Market.

Christmas Market returns to Berwick this weekend

RICHARD ORD: Behold the air fryer! Life, and chips, may never be the same again

Sport

Northumberland FA staff collect the award at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Paul Harding/The FA via Getty Images)

Northumberland FA campaign wins national award
Northumberland FA has picked up an award for its Respect and Reward campaign, which aims to improve behaviour at grassroots football matches.

Berwick RFC Ladies have won the East Aspiring League. Picture: Stuart Fenwick.

Black Diamonds win the league

Morpeth Town manager Craig Lynch wants all his players to be at their best during December. Picture: George Davidson.

December could be a decider

Jeremiah Louise has re-signed for Ashington Cricket Club. Picture: Steve Graham Sports Photos

'Chilli' re-signs as the weather turns chilly

Jack Dalrymple scored for Berwick against Kirkcaldy but it wasn't enough to seal a win. Picture: Stuart Fenwick

A game of two halves

Crime

The crash happened on the A69 between Hexham and Haydon Bridge. (Photo by Google)

Two people have died after A69 crash

Soma Sirwan was reported missing on Monday, November 27. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Appeal to find a missing Northumberland mum and son

The matter has now been referred to Northumbria Police by the council. (Photo from archives)

Unlawful exit payments scandal referred to police

Three fire engines were in attendance at the incident. (Photo by National World)

Emergency services called to house fire

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

Police chief admits 'not acceptable' shoplifting policy

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

What's On

People can meet Santa’s furry friends at the shopping centre on Sunday.

Reindeer to bring some Christmas magic to Morpeth
Real reindeer will be spreading a bit of Christmas cheer at Sanderson Arcade this weekend.

Swarland: Son of a Settler by George Nicholson

Pensioner pens book with memories of his village

Your Tribe opened its doors last weekend. (Photo by Northumberland Gazette)

Paint fight venue opens in Whitley Bay

Rock Festival Choir at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.

Alnwick Rock Festival Choir to hold Advent concert

The Maltings Berwick Cinderella cast.

All set for another festive extravaganza at The Maltings

Health

Heather Lawson, left, and Marion Dixon of Northumbria Healthcare with the award.

National award for NorthumbriaHealthcare's infection prevention and control team

No matter how negative a situation is, help is at hand.

NHS trust launches annual winter campaign

The mini scrubs project is a good example of the trust’s engagement with schools. Picture by Gavin Duthie.

High praise for health trust in CSR re-accreditation

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Bird flu outbreak discovered near Wooler

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

Lifestyle

Site manager Ken Forsyth and Amethyst Homes executives Richard Bass, Gary Coils, Paula Spoor, and Anne Francis lay the first bricks. (Photo by Helen Smith Photography)

Construction starts on new housing estate
Construction has begun on 48 new homes at a new housing estate near Bedlington.

The gift vouchers can be purchased from any Active Northumberland centre.

Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas

Coltello Lounge opened with a launch event last week.

Restaurant and bar opens its doors

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: ​Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

UK Trending

The home in Sandringham Avenue in Walsall which was built without planning permission - and must now be torn down Picture: SWNS

'Monster mansion' with no planning permission has to be demolished

The Starbucks logo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

Find out if you are eligble for Cold Weather Payments.

Who is eligible for Cold Weather Payments?

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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