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GNAAS airlifted one person to hospital.

Two taken to hospital after crash near Alnwick

Robin Anderson presents the David Thomlinson Lifetime Achievement Award to Michael Scott.

Lifetime achievement award recognises farmer's outstanding work

Northumberland Zoo is encouraging people to think of animals when organising fireworks.

Zoo encourages steps to make a difference to animals this Bonfire Night

Berwick Barracks.

Time capsule to be buried under the floors of Berwick Barracks

Moor Farm Roundabout, Cramlington.

Two taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

Lewis Bradley.

Paedophile jailed after sexually abusing 14-year-old girl

Gas firm launches winter safety campaign.

Gas firm urges people to help keep their homes safe for winter

Beal Farm, near Holy Island.

Drink driver caught after suffering burst tyre and crashing off road

Latest news from Northumbria Police.

Man due in court after being charged in connection with report of attempted rape

People

Nexus engineer Ben Brooks previously worked on Big Ben.

Metro engineer swaps Parliament for public transport
A North East engineer has swapped the historic surroundings of Parliament for the Tyne and Wear Metro.
Ian Smith

A section of Newgate Street in Morpeth. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Road closure in Morpeth town centre due to 'structural issues with a building'

Percy Avenue residents (L-R) Sophie McGlinn and Ruth Lambert (Chronicle)

Residents up in arms over early hours tree works by Nexus

Ryan Parsons MYP, Love Cramlington Young Citizen of the Year and Overall Winner 2026, with David Whitehurst from Cramlington Renewable Energy Developments Ltd, the event sponsor.

Photo gallery: Winners at the 2026 Love Cramlington Awards

Flags at the ready during last year's Remembrance Sunday service in Morpeth. Photo by Anne Hopper.

Services to honour the fallen in towns

Nearly half of homeowners have incurred late payment fees

Disorganised households estimate they pay an extra £801 on bills

Sick of soaring bills? They’re not all going up

The household bill that costs less than 10 years ago

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

Energy bills are expected to fall by just 1% in January — around £22 a year (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill may fall by £22 in January - but rises loom in April

Crime

News from Northumbria Police.

Man arrested in connection with report of attempted rape

Police are appealing for help to trace this man.

Police release image of man after bladed article assault

Susan Dungworth, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner.

New approach to tackling women’s reoffending

North Seaton Road, Ashington.

Driver due in court charged with causing serious injury

Cllr Steven Bridgett, Rothbury member on Northumberland County Council.

Rural crime tops 200 offences as councillor calls for action

The illegal waste dump at Callerton.

Man arrested over illegal waste dump site near Ponteland

Business

James Gambles, Richard Fitzgerald and Chris Goodfellow celebrate the ESTAS Customer Service Awards success for Goodfellows Estate Agents.

Regional awards delight for estate agents branch in Ponteland
The Ponteland branch of Goodfellows Estate Agents was among the winners at the prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2026.
Andrew Coulson

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Staff from the Peacocks Medical Group volunteering at Blyth's Beatrice Community Gardens.

Medical firm staff dig in to help create Blyth community garden

Greggs has opened a new shop in Guide Post.

Greggs opens new shop in Guide Post

County councillor for Berwick North Nicole Brooke joined the team to cut the ribbon and celebrate the occasion.

Pet retailer opens new dog grooming salon in Berwick

Traffic and Travel

Repair works are being carried out to a bridge in North Shields. Picture: Nexus

Metro line closure to be extended due to damaged footbridge

The North East Ambulance Service took one person to hospital.

One taken to hospital after crash on A1

Alnwick's Christmas lights switch-on. Picture: Jane Coltman

Road closures for festive lights switch-on and landslip repair works

Bridge Street in Berwick.

Night-time road closure planned for logistical trial run of delivery wagons

Health

Kyle Stephenson and Luke Littler

‘Not a death sentence’ - Blyth content creator champions mental health message

The campaign will begin with a focus on road and weather safety.

Ambulance service launches winter safety campaign

EGGER and Daft as a Brush gathered for an event at EGGER’s Hexham plant to see the new ambulance.

Hexham firm raises £48,000 for cancer patient transport charity

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Keith Dungait with former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer.

Alan Shearer sees Morpeth man complete impressive charity challenge

The team at JL PhysioFit in Ponteland.

New physiotherapy and Pilates clinic coming to Morpeth

Politics

David Smith MP with Baroness Hayman.

MP shares local farming concerns with ministers
North Northumberland MP David Smith has raised farmers’ experiences of the recent Bird Flu outbreak and the SFI scheme with ministers.
Ian Smith

Starbucks in Berwick.

Bid for electric vehicle charging stations at Starbucks in Berwick

Ian Lavery MP.

The Royal Mail's delivery problems need to be sorted urgently

St Mary's Lighthouse and causeway.

Council earmarks £1.7m for reconstruction of causeway to St Mary's Lighthouse

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

Why can't we just agree on a direction for plugs to point in, and then stick to it?

The Gadget Agenda: Awkward plugs are driving me up the wall Gareth Butterfield

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

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More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Weather

Storm damage near Craster. File image

New weather warning issued as Storm Boelo to be followed by more gales

Berwick Lighthouse. Photo by Kimberley Powell.

Port of Berwick public safety notice following weather warning

Big waves at Amble. File image by Jane Coltman.

Met Office upgrades Storm Boelo weather warning for Northumberland

Education

Ad Feature Making her mark: Lucy’s Durham School scholarship story

Dr Barbara Henderson organised the event.

Event to inspire future creatives organised by Berwick resident

BOOST supports the wellbeing of pupils at DCHS.

Charity secures funding to support students’ mental health

From left, Helen Cooper, Flynn Murray and Ginny Parker.

School in Blyth receives Deaf Friendly Education Award

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