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Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK.

Watch: Storm Darragh causes disruption and damage across the UK

Northumbria Police reaffirmed its zero tolerance stance on drugs in the North East by joining other police forces for the national week of action.

Arrests and seizures made in County Lines week of action

Dua Lipa headlined at the Glastonbury Festival in the summer

ITV to air special with Dua Lipa tonight - how to watch

Santa arriving at Berwick Town Hall last year. He is still expected to arrive at 11am tomorrow (Sunday) to take his place in his grotto in the Town Hall. Picture by Tim Barnsley.

Christmas Market in town indoor only due to bad weather

Be more energy efficient in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Get green credentials and be energy efficient

Presenters Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly attend the 'Strictly Come Dancing 2017' red carpet launch at The Piazza on August 28, 2017.

Strictly dances confirmed for the semi-final - full list

James Rothwell and his father, Richard, recently completed the Arizona Trail Race.

Father and son complete Arizona Trail Race epic mountain bike adventure

Ticket machines will be temporarily suspended on weekends in December where free parking applies.

Free festive parking has been brought back on December weekends

A Ukrainian support stall was located at Alnwick Market to help raise funds for aid trips.

Ukrainians in Northumberland still need support 1000 days on

People

The family enjoyed a holiday by the beach at Sandy Bay Holiday Park, near Ashington.

An RAF soldier was gifted a family holiday before his deployment

With an upcoming deployment to a remote location, a Parkdean Resorts partnership with the RAF meant a holiday at Sandy Bay Holiday Park near Ashington was gifted to an airman and his family.

Hannah Fitzhugh

King Edward VI School in Morpeth.

Schools among region's best secondary state schools in Parent Power guide

Willowburn Retail Park in Alnwick. Picture: Northumberland Estates

Fashion and homeware chain Next coming to Alnwick

Chris Adriaanse with a copy of the book.

Readers captivated by new book on difficult conversations by teenagers

Council leader Glen Sanderson with library staff in Ashington.

Networks of warm spaces open in the community amid winter fuel cuts

'Lifestyle inflation' is to blame, according to 4,000 adults

Fewer than one in 10 millennials have hit their financial goals

Bear is looking for his forever home after spending 4 years in kennels.

Watch: Dog who is 'not cute or small' seeks home after 4-year wait

Annabel Fenwick Elliott and son Jasper in Mauritius.

Watch: Woman leaves UK so she can afford to be a stay-at-home mum

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

Crime

Steven Patterson

A paedophile has been jailed after abusing his victim over a seven-year period

Picture of The Shakespeare Tavern taken by Google in July last year.

Police appeal for information following a report of assault in pub

Northumbria Police.

Police operation to tackle motorbike disorder proving successful

Operation Checkpoint is the latest initiative by Northumbria Police.

Operation Checkpoint: Police partner up to crackdown on rural crime

News from Northumbria Police.

Almost £19,000 worth of illicit tobacco seized from shop

News from Northumbria Police.

Quad bike rider named after fatal collision on A697

Business

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Alex Nelson

Oliul Khan, right, with senior chef Ahmed and sous chef Sahriar.

Another Rosette award for Berwick restaurant

Shoppers in an Aldi supermarket in March 2020 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Supermarket opening four new stores this week - full list of locations

Royal Mail postal workers sort Christmas cards in the Royal Mail Regional Sorting Office in Filton (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Royal Mail's Christmas and New Year delivery and service schedule

Local councils offering grants of £500 to 1000s of households

Traffic and Travel

From left to right: Richard Froggatt, Nicola Moffat from Glen Valley Tours and Councillor Mark Mather, were all heavily involved with the project.

The Hoppa bus continues to be supported by the council until at least March

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson at Belford Junction.

Station reopening proposed as part of transport vision

Council leader Glen Sanderson by the A1 near Felton.

Concern that A1 tailbacks tempting drivers to take rat-runs through village

An aerial view of Newsham station. Picture: Northumberland County Council

Newsham station delayed due to 'complex' challenges but Line still on track

Health

The refurbishments have created a warm and welcoming space.

Revamped GP surgery increases patient space

ME Action UK campaigners gather in Parliament Square to demand the £100s millions missing from ME research.

ME: 'Tired doesn't even come close to describing it'

These vitamins could be the key to dodging illnesses this winter

The best Vitamin D supplement to take this winter - a doctor explains

Plant-based alternatives to meat are increasingly realistic (Picture: Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Why it's bad that vegetarians now eat the most ultra-processed foods

It's important to be aware of the symptoms of Covid this Christmas.

Covid symptoms you should look out for this Christmas

Norovirus is highly contagious.

Health officials issue 'stay home' warning if you have these symptoms

Politics

South Greenwich Road has been resurfaced.

Road in Spittal area has been resurfaced

A road close to Spittal beach has been resurfaced as part of the Northumberland County Council Local Transport Plan (LTP).

Andrew Coulson

Sheep in a field at Callaly looking across to the Cheviots. Photo: NCJ Media.

Fears for county's upland farmers after support delayed

The Government has announced a national capital investment of £740million to create more specialist places in mainstream schools. Picture from Pixabay.

Government's specialist education cash boost welcomed amid skyrocketing numbers

Petitioner John Rhind at the Swinhoe crossroads.

Roundabout solution put forward for 'terrible' crossroads

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Rev Richard Coles in I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! /ITV

The churches Reverend Richard Coles was a priest at

Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystal. Photo: Guy Levy/BBC

Strictly star’s first words after missing out on final

Ant and Dec will present I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Cr. ITV.

What the winner of I’m a Celeb gets after being crowned

Strictly Come Dancing judges. (Photo credit: Ray Burmiston)

Strictly Come Dancing result show confirms who left tonight

(L-R) I'm a Celebrity Unpacked hosts Kemi Rodgers, Joel Dommett and Sam Thompson. Photo: ITV

How to watch more I’m a Celeb after the final finishes

Weather

People battle against the wind and rain.

Watch: Met Office issues rare red warning - weather warnings explained

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

Education

Indiana Martin and Imogen Bust in the studio recording

High School Students produce  Radio Drama of Classic Film for Christmas

Scenes from north Northumberland schools in 2004.

School gallery retro: 45 pictures from 2004

BOOST trustees and DCHS students.

Double donations: The Big Give will match funds raised for a schools charity

Various schools took part in the mini COP29 event. In the middle of the picture is Richard Wearmouth, the county council's deputy leader.

Pupils in county debate climate change at mini COP29 event

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