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Carlos Fish & Chips in Alnwick was among the Blue Ribbon winners.

Northumberland winners of the Good Food Awards 2023

A CGI of the proposed Britishvolt plant at Cambois. (Photo by Britishvolt)

Administrators still not paid in full for Britishvolt

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

Paint fight venue opens in Whitley Bay

‘Step into Alnwick’ will be promoting businesses in the town this winter.

New 'Step into Alnwick' app to support businesses

Head of play Nathan Bonk at Christmas at Lilidorei. Picture by Phil Wilkinson.

Christmas at The Alnwick Garden revealed as a shining success

The Pattinson branch in Cramlington will be the new point of contact for Ryedales clients. (Photo by Google)

Estate agency owners retire and sell to Pattinson

The Black Bull and The Elephant are among the pubs that will go up for sale. (Photo by Google)

Pubs in administration will be sold in the new year

The Gift Pod owner, Jo Mercer.

Morpeth business receives unexpected nomination

Miller Homes is building the 500-home Longridge Farm development in Bedlington. (Photo by Google)

'Significant negative impact' from Bedlington construction

Port of Blyth has launched its 2023 Christmas appeal. (Photo by Paul Everington)

Port begins Christmas charity campaign

Skye and Amy outside Harbour House.

Creative future for North Shields indoor market
A former indoor market in North Shields town centre is being transformed into a creative hub called Harbour House.

The pods, built in Cramlington, have now been assembled on site in Oxfordshire. (Photo by Merit)

Construction firm hits milestone on Moderna labs project

The assessment looked at the airport’s policies and leadership, risk management, stakeholder engagement, sustainability activities and ambitions, customer experience, employee well-being and health and safety.

Airport achieves record score in sustainability assessment

This will be the eleventh Glenton's shop. (Photo by Brody Butters/Glenton's)

Local bakery chain to open new shop

Sherkhan of Alnwick staff.

Alnwick curry restaurant wins another award

Alnwick Gallery.

Art gallery benefits from coffee shop diversification

Goodfellows Estate Agents received a number of accolades at the awards. Picture by Phil Goodson.

Awards delight for estate agents at ESTAS Customer Service Awards

More than 1,000 businesses closed in Northumberland in 2022.

New figures reveal number of business closures in county in 2022

The Ellingham Hall team.

Three in a row for wedding team

Northumberland Escape Rooms opened in Oldgate earlier in the autumn.

Family's delight as Northumberland Escape Rooms is finally up and running

Northumbria Flooring's new showroom in North Shields. (Photo by Northumbria Flooring)

Flooring company's new North Shields showroom

Comedian Patrick Monahan and Tim Burgess from Zoetis with Equine SQP of the Year, Claire Shand.

Veterinary laboratory wins two trophies

Coltello Lounge will open next week, serving food and drinks. (Photo by Loungers)

Opening date for Cramlington bar confirmed

Yorkshire Trading Co. opened its new store in Berwick on Monday (November 20).

Yorkshire Trading Company opens new store in Berwick

Construction of the £130m facility is progressing. (Photo by JDR)

£130m cable factory starting to take shape

Mr C's Ice Cream Parlour pictured by Google in June this year (2023).

Owner explains reasons as ice cream parlour closes

The former M&Co in Alnwick.

Poundstretcher to open new store

An indoor market in the Northumberland Hall.

Market traders move indoors for run up to Christmas
Alnwick market traders have made the move into the warmth of the Northumberland Hall for winter.

Matthew Fretwell of MCR Services undergoing training at Gastroback’s headquarters near Hamburg. (Photo by MCR)

Cramlington firm expands partnership with German manufacturer

The Elephant and The Black Bull are among the pubs owned by Milton Portfolio Op Co 3. (Photo by Google)

Firm that owns much-loved pubs enters administration

Moonbeam Car Wash is coming to Ashington.

New car wash offering 'cinematic' experience set to open

Charlton Hall, near Ellingham. Picture: Danny Birrell

Wedding venue wins regional award

Dan, Karen, and Robert showcase an escape room prop made by the programme's participants. (Photo by Leading Link)

Charity and escape rooms team up for extracurricular programme

Alyn Brewis is on the shortlist for the national award. (Photo by Alyn Brewis)

Car dealership in the running for national award

Pulcea won the competition with its work on protecting marine life from the effects of wind farm construction noise. (Photo by Advance Northumberland)

Grant for firm reducing wind farms' disruption to marine life

Dennis Hetherington.

Insurance expert retires after more than 40 years' service

Lynn Miller and Ross Tinlin.

Business with office in Berwick announces two senior promotions

Robert Gladstone, left, and Ross Flemming.

Berwick firm awarded Countryside Stewardship status

LMR Spa won both the Northumberland and overall awards for best five star hair salon of the year.

English Beauty Industry Awards winners from Northumberland

Exhibitions planned for public to view proposals by Fred. Olsen Renewables to install solar panels at Crystal Rig Wind. Picture by Martin Mecnarowski

Ad Feature Exhibition dates: Public can view final solar plans for Crystal Rig

Two men fell when the installation of the platform went wrong. (Photo by HSE)

Fine for heavy lifting firm after worker injured in Blyth

The Wooler Budgens team.

New convenience store opens in Wooler

Matfen Hall.

Hotel refurbishment wins prestigious international award

The launch of the new business support service.

New business support service launched

Northern's latest recruits, from left, David Nattress, Kevin Watson, and Cameron Young. (Photo by Northern)

First conductors recruited for Northumberland Line
Northern has started training its first conductors ahead of the introduction of passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle.

Boots confirmed it will close its Newsham pharmacy. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images)

Only pharmacy in Newsham to close next year

Sam Spoors with PRsonal host Charlotte Nichols.

Award-winning businesswoman reveals burnout battle

The app will launch on Friday. (Photo by Ashington Eats)

Delivery app set to launch in Ashington

The team at the Northumberland Arms in Felton.

Restaurant unveils new menu for festive season

The Blackbird will be serving its special menu from Wednesday, November 29 until Saturday, December 23.

Flying into the festive season at The Blackbird

Ian Lavery and Lee Sheppard of Wiltshire Farm Foods pictured during the Wansbeck MP's visit to the company's Morpeth depot earlier this year.

Morpeth depot 'proud to be playing our part' in firm's recycling milestone

Windsor Gardens in Alnwick is one of the areas where ultrafast broadband is being delivered. Picture: Alncom

Work starts on extending ultrafast broadband in town

The former garage in North Shields can now begin its £100,000 brewery transformation. (Photo by LDRS)

Craft brewery granted a licence to open taproom

The Bamburgh Castle Inn, Seahouses.

Hotel group makes Which? Recommended list

Quotient Sciences in Alnwick.

Major capacity boost for drug development firm