Ian Smith
Ian Smith
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Spookydorei celebrations at Lilidorei. Picture: The Alnwick Garden

Halloween spectacular launches at The Alnwick Garden

The Leading Link team. Back row, l to r, James Palmer, Keith Newman , Vicky Wilson, Hannah Gregory Front Stuart Cairns (Freemasons) with Chris Johnson. Picture: Emma Solomon Photography

Leading Link charity relocates to new offices in Blyth

Marnie Millard from Amble.

Amble woman all set for charity challenge in Kenya

Julie Dixon, chief executive officer at Blyth Star Enterprises, at the lightbox exhibition.

Lightbox exhibition shines spotlight on charity's talented service users

Diana Smith, Rise community development worker in Berwick.

Charity working to tackle challenges faced by young people in Berwick

Concerns have been raised about a rise in attacks on livestock.

Plea to dog owners after increase in attacks on livestock

News from Northumbria Police.

Police issue appeal after woman seriously injured in Tynemouth

A car submerged in flood water in Asheville. Picture: Ruslan Tumash

Northumberland woman caught up in aftermath of Hurricane Hélène

Ad Gefrin bistro in Wooler. Picture: Sean Elliott Photography

New menu launched as part of expanded bistro offer

News from Northumbria Police.

Police investigate report of sexual assault in Ashington

Pete Roberts.

Mountain rescue expert from Northumberland to speak at international conference

A mountain rescue veteran from Northumberland is sharing his expertise on the international stage.

Ian Smith

Energy Central in Blyth.

New board members at Energy Central

Brinkburn Priory. Picture: Brian Morris/English Heritage

Concert to be held as part of bid to revive venue's musical heritage

Pupils from Eastlea Primary School are supporting International Walk to School Month.

Young school wizards share their magical ideas

Cllr Caroline Ball, Cllr Glen Sanderson and John Johnston outside Wansbeck Square.

Demolition work set to begin as part of £35m regeneration project

Chrissie Smith, front right, with volunteers, staff and users of Mind and Sole’s new hub. Picture: Highlights PR

Charity relocates to new central hub in Alnwick

The Thompson family.

Pumpkin patch reopening ahead of Halloween with added attractions

Belford.

Village pupils get free transport to school in Alnwick

St Paul's RC Primary School in Alnwick.

In pictures: A trip down memory lane at St Paul's RC Primary School

Winners at the 2023 Best of Northumberland Awards.

Deadline looming to enter the Best of Northumberland Awards

Poppy Dods.

Young riders enjoy success on national stage with help from Alnwick business

The recent opening of Howick Burn bridge.

Footpath closed for improvement works

A popular footpath near Howick is closed for improvement works.

Ian Smith

New solar panels at Longhoughton Sports and Community Centre.

Solar panels set to save community hub £2,000 a year

Cllr Scott Dickinson at Widdrington Co-op.

Shuttle bus service arranged during Co-op closure period

Children getting their skates on with one of the instructors, Julie Summers, and David Apomah. Picture: Highlights PR

Kids get their skates on thanks to Blyth Town Council

The Sycamore Gap tree is regenerating from where it was felled on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Picture: National Trust

Sycamore Gap tree lives on with legacy plan revealed

William Harbottle. Picture: Northumbria Police

Burglar behind bars thanks to the expertise of forensic investigators

The proposed development site off Lintonville Parkway, Ashington. Picture: Google

Popular bakery and coffee shop lined up for new retail development

Jay Hawkins and Lt Col Christopher Hutchinson.

War veteran, 102, helps out with military enthusiast’s rifle project

Kathryn Tickell at Hadrian's Wall. Picture: Highlights PR

Sycamore Gap tree anniversary marked with new musical tribute

MACPI was wound up at its final AGM.

Charity which helped the youth of Alnwick is wound up

Peter Forster, national account manager for Silvermoor with Evie Edgar from DJ Murphy. Picture: Stewart Writtle

Haylage firm wins sustainability award for new product

The oldest tree at The Alnwick Garden.

New partnership with The Alnwick Garden to help power Winter Light Trail

Northern Powergrid is supporting The Alnwick Garden Winter Light Trail.

Ian Smith

A sketch view of the Northumberland Hall looking west showing a potential new entrance and new glazing. Image: Mosedale Gillatt Architects.

Bailiffgate Museum gives update on planned move to the Northumberland Hall

Richard Dale, Keith Newman, Richard Finch and Jeff Pattison. Picture: Highlights PR

New radio service set to unite communities

The opening of SuperNode's new facility in Blyth.

Renewable tech company chooses Northumberland for its first UK facility

Cook Jane Lovett. Picture: Tony Briscoe

Local cook brings out new book for the festive season

Gary Walsh. Picture: Northumbria Police

Blyth robber who threatened victims with machete jailed

The Allanton Inn.

Popular village pub for sale

NE66 venues in The Good Beer Guide.

Drinkers highlight the quality of nine pubs in single postcode area

Bethany Fisher and her vandalised gravestone.

Heartbroken mum condemns vandalism of her teenage daughter's gravestone

Flooding on Alnwick Moor. File picture by Jane Coltman

Met Office issues weather warning for Northumberland

Waseem Mir and Scott Bates. Picture: Highlights PR

Award-winning chippy sponsors rugby club