In February the country experienced the worst snowfall in 20 years, Matt Smith was named as the new Dr Who and a pilot landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in New York after birds hit its engines. Here’s some stories from Blyth...
5. Northumberland FA Women's Cup Final
Blyth Spartans Ladies played Whitley Bay Women in the Northumberland FA Women's Cup Final, and thrashed them 4-2. Photo: GM
6. Live music at Blyth Riverside Resource Centre
The Blackriver band play at the Blyth Riverside Resource Centre for adults with learning disabilities. Photo: National World
7. New support group
A breastfeeding support group was set up Blyth Central Sure Start. Twins Alex and Joe Kyle with mum Marie, and one of the group organisers. Photo: PM
8. Blyth Safety Week
Locals and organisers gather at Blyth's ICCQ (Improving Croft and Cowpen Quay) at the start of a community safety action week. Photo: GM