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Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

A group of Longridge Towers School students pictured during their Spanish Languages trip to Toledo and Madrid.

Productive trip to Spain for students at Longridge Towers School

Karl Philp. Picture: Northumbria Police

Police appeal for information to locate wanted Northumberland man

Cllr Trevor Austin, who has left Reform UK to sit as an Independent.

Reform councillor quits to sit as Independent

A section of Whitley Bay beach's promenade has fallen down. (Credit: North Tyneside Council)

Still no timeframe on repairs to Whitley Bay's promenade

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

PCC launches refreshed Police and Crime Plan

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Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

Stacey Solomon reveals the ghd curler she’s buying for Christmas

Sport

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth
A number of football clubs have released Christmas adverts this year.
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Victor Palovaara will ride for Berwick Bandits next season.

Swede signs on as Berwick Bandits' sixth rider for 2027 season

Morpeth Town boss Craig Lynch ‘delighted’ with dramatic Senior Cup win

A1 Firestopping and Drilling Services sponsor Ellington Junior Girls

Blyth Town knock out Whitley Bay to advance to Senior Cup semi-finals

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Crime

Northumbria Police carried out dawn warrants at five addresses in the North Tyneside area with the support of colleagues from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Seven people arrested as part of investigation into drugs supply

VigilAuntie is a free personal safety app developed by Northumberland-based charity Right to Resist.

Northumberland charity launches personal safety app

A total of 17 people have been arrested since the disorder at Meadow Well.

Police make a total of 17 arrests following Bonfire Night riots

Six people are in cells after Bonfire Night riots.

Fireworks and bricks thrown at police during Bonfire Night

Police Commissioner Susan Dungworth at one of the training courses.

Police chief's call for parents to tackle misogyny

Seized fireworks from North Shields address.

Police seize thousands of pounds worth of illegal fireworks

Your World Northumberland

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary pupils celebrate European Day of Languages

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Impressive view of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, showcasing its medieval stone towers, fortified walls and central keep flying the Union Jack flag.

Two Northumberland towns named among the most romantic places to get married

One of last year's winners: The Pottery Bank Community Allotment and Garden.

Wildlife charity seeks applications for Jean Cartman Wilder Communities Award

Scott Slapin appearing at Berwick Parish Church Saturday 28 November.

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Wonderful Howdon mural.

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What's On

Some of the members of the St George’s Community Players' pictured at the launch of their Calendar Girls sunflowers appeal in August.

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There are sunflowers blooming all over St George’s Church Hall in Morpeth as a group of local women are getting ready to reveal rather more than their acting talents.
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The Alnwick Garden’s Winter Light Trail. (Photo: Phil Wilkinson/The Alnwick Garden)

Festive light trail returns to Alnwick

Norham Village Hall.

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Seahouses community cinema to show Christmas concert

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Local four-year-old to switch on Christmas lights

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Rochelle Humes shares her Christmas jewellery picks

Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Lifestyle

A remembrance ceremony was held in Alnwick.

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Longacre house is a five-bedroom family home in Longframlington.

Charming Edwardian home for sale in Northumberland village

Children in Need pictures from 2010 and 2011.

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The Alpine Tipi at The Tempus.

Hotel brings back festive tipi with food and live music

Health

Clare Winter, head of sustainability and net zero at Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.

Northumbria Healthcare launches new nature

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

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Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

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Digital Pilates is coming to Alnwick.

New Pilates studio to combine technology and traditional teaching

Forget chocolate, this advent calendar is made for couples to enjoy together

Lovehoney £119 couples’ advent calendar is worth £487

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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

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