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The Duke of Northumberland along with Mayors Geoff Watson and Jean-Paul Michel signing the Declaration of Friendship alongside representatives of both town councils. Pictures: Lynda Wearnplaceholder image

Alnwick reinforces 'special relationship' with visit from twin town

Improvement works are underway in Ashington.placeholder image

Town centre improvements gather pace

Dr Suzanne Lovat.placeholder image

Blyth GP to take part-time role with North East Ambulance Service

Seized tobacco.placeholder image

Illicit cigarettes and tobacco seized

The final show at The Maltings ahead of its redevelopment. Picture: Jennifer Charton Photography for Maltings (Berwick) Trustplaceholder image

End of an era: Picture special as gala shows bring curtain down on The Maltings

Earth Summit at Alnwick Playhouse.placeholder image

New musical production at Alnwick Playhouse planned as part of festival

Officers carrying out a vehicle stop in Alnwick as part of Operation Checkpoint. Picture: Northumbria OPCCplaceholder image

Funding boost to tackle rural crime

The Jim Clark Rally. File image.placeholder image

Tributes paid to co-driver following fatal crash in Jim Clark Rally

Berwick Musical & Theatre Society.placeholder image

Gala sell-out shows to bring curtain down on The Maltings in Berwick

The Hairy Lemon in Alnwick.placeholder image

Conservation concerns raised over pub signage

Solem Quartet.placeholder image

Highly rated Solem Quartet to perform at Alnwick Playhouse

The Solem Quartet has established itself as one of the most innovative and adventurous quartets of its generation.

Ian Smith

Alnmouth beach: File picture by Gill Battyeplaceholder image

Fears raised after broken glass and beer cans littered on beach

James Palmer of Leading Link and Will Ramshaw of Copper Cars. Picture: Highlights PRplaceholder image

Blyth Carnival to return this summer with circus theme

Berwick’s Atlantic 85 lifeboat. Picture: Susan Hughesplaceholder image

Lifeboat tows yacht to safety after it breaks down

PUPILS FROM CHANTRY MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS U12S WON THE NORTHUMBERLAND 7 A SIDE LEAGUE GIRLS U11S WON THE NORTHUMBERLAND 7 A SIDE LEAGUE ARRON SAYER WAS COUNTY 400M CHAMPION AND DAVID HOOPER WAS COUNTY 100M RUNNER UP. GIRLS U14S WON THE RELAY COUNTY CHAMPIONS NEWMINISTER AND CHANTRY MIDDLE SCHOOLS PLAY AGAINST EACH OTHER IN THE FIRST GIRLS CRICKET MATCH IN THE HISTORY OF BOTH SCHOOLSplaceholder image

A trip down memory lane with 15 Morpeth pictures from 2004

Friends of Alnmouth Station celebrate their gold in the Northumbria in Bloom contest.placeholder image

Double celebration planned at Alnmouth railway station open day

Joe Morris and David Smith.placeholder image

MPs raise concerns about condition of school buildings

Bamburgh is sure to be a popular spot this bank holiday weekend.placeholder image

Bank holiday weather forecast for Northumberland

A giant animatronic tortoise will be roaming the street.placeholder image

Ashington gets ready for One Amazing Day as spectacular event planned

An official opening for Alexandra Park's new activity trail.placeholder image

New activity trail up and running

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.placeholder image

Concerns raised about rise in youth disorder and vandalism in village

The cherry trees at Alnwick Garden are a favourite of Rachael Young.placeholder image

WAWW: Residents reveal their favourite trees

What a Wonderful World Festival organisers are asking people to nominate their favourite tree.

Ian Smith

Adopt North East is calling for forever homes for local children.placeholder image

New appeal for adoptive families in the North East

Paul Blakey, executive head chef at Bailiffgate Hotel.placeholder image

A taste of what's to come at the Bailiffgate Hotel

A CGI of the Felton GP practice now scrapped.placeholder image

GP practice to be refurbished after new build plan scrapped

The best places for fish and chips in Northumberland, according to TripAdvisor.placeholder image

The 13 best fish and chip shops in Northumberland

ALNMOUTH RAFT RACE 2005placeholder image

Trip down memory lane to the Alnmouth Raft Race of 2005

Smoke from a wildfire in Wark Forest earlier this month.placeholder image

Five fire crews called to tackle wildfire

The former Turnbull's shop in Alnwick town centre.placeholder image

Former Alnwick shop set to be turned into cafe and holiday lets

Livingstone's Fruit Bat.placeholder image

Zoo hoping to acquire more endangered species for breeding

Mayor Geoff Watson, right, presented with the coach friendly status certificate by Andrew McGuinness.placeholder image

Alnwick receives accolade as figures reveal huge value of coach tourism

An aerial views of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.placeholder image

My top 11 things to do in 'the happiest place to live in Britain'

Roger Miket, Gefrin Trust and Dr Chris Ferguson, Ad Gefrin. Picture: Sally Ann Normanplaceholder image

Milestone for Wooler attraction as range of events lined up for half term

A Wooler attraction has welcomed some 150,000 visitors since it opened its doors just over two years ago.

Ian Smith

The team behind Brick from a Stone: Arch Revival – Magdalena Pelszyk, Hawkins\Brown; Jordan Poultney, Albion Stone; Steve Webb, Webb Yates; Michael Poultney, Albion Stone; Marcus Paine, Hutton Stone; Ben Levy, Albion Stone; Candela Oliva, Hawkins\Brown. Picture: Will Pryceplaceholder image

Hutton Stone showcases its strengths as arch design unveiled in London

Mayor Helen Morris, Audrey Best, (age 102) The Duchess of Northumberland and Natasha McEwen. Picture: Emma Solomon Photographyplaceholder image

Duchess opens new dementia garden

Duchess Elizabeth with some Hillcrest babies and mothers at the opening of the Hillcrest Maternity Unit in Alnwick.placeholder image

New Year babies born at Hillcrest

Single use vapes are to be banned. Picture: Pixabayplaceholder image

Trading Standards officers issue advice ahead of single use vapes ban

Justice Prince has been awarded £100,000.placeholder image

Blyth organisation receives major grant boost

Mik Critchlow.placeholder image

New gallery chronicling Ashington over four decades set to open

Louise Harley from from sponsors Grampian Oat Products presents Martin Bolam from GJ Sanderson of Coldstream with their certificate after being named South East of Scotland Regional Champion.placeholder image

Butcher wins regional title at World Haggis Championships

Jo Wilson and Dale Cartie of the Buffalo Community Centre with Jamilah Hassan of the Banks Group.placeholder image

Blyth community centre receives £2,000 grant

The Great North Air Ambulance Service at Duddo.placeholder image

Patient airlifted to hospital after fall

Louise and Stephen Scott of The Walls B&B in Berwick.placeholder image

Hospice launches two major fundraising campaigns

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