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The proposed development site in Newbiggin.

Plans approved for 53 new homes in Newbiggin

Council tenants may be eligible for home energy efficiency upgrades.

Council tenants urged not to miss out on free improvements

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

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

Dr Barbara Henderson organised the event.

Event to inspire future creatives organised by Berwick resident

Bridge Street in Berwick.

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

Residents and visitors will access the site via the existing residential access from Reiverdale Road.

Bid for 13 new homes in Ashington gets the green light

A government funding pledge has boosted plans to buy The Rothbury Estate. Picture: The Wildlife Trusts

Bid to buy Rothbury Estate on verge of reaching £30m target after £2m pledge

Lot 54 in the auction is a family ticket to Bamburgh Castle.

Berwick Rotary Auction has a wide range of lots

The former Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth has now been fully demolished.

Former leisure centre demolished as parking spaces project enters final stages

People

The Poison Garden in Alnwick has been recognised by Guinness World Records.

Alnwick's Poison Garden recognised by Guinness World Records
Alnwick’s Poison Garden has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
Ian Smith

Northumberland College Zoo's head keeper Emily Grey and resource manager Steven Sykes.

College zoo recognised for high quality of its animal welfare

Isobel Thompson, founder of Northern Sea Salt. (Photo: Heather Flint)

Woman creates sea salt from Craster's coastline

A photo of Matilda Stacey and a photo of her when she was in hospital.

Teenage stroke survivor supporting charity campaign

The Wansbeck pub in Morpeth.

Milestone for petition supporting landlord who was told to leave pub

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

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

Natasha Holland and abuser Mark Hardy.

Northumberland woman shares terrifying abuse ordeal

Floral tributes at the A69 crash site. Picture: Northumbria Police

Tributes paid to 'much-loved mam' who died following road collision

Business

Jennifer Neil and Lorna White.

Estate agent reports surge in residential lettings instructions
An Alnwick-based estate agency has reported a significant increase in residential lettings.
Ian Smith

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

Paul Brennan, Ian Carr and Gordon Webster at MKM Alnwick.

Alnwick branch of MKM celebrates 25 years at heart of the community

The cheapest supermarket pumpkins might not be where you’d expect them to be this year

Aldi and Lidl beaten by two supermarket rivals in pumpkin price test

The MAVI Turkish Restaurant in Berwick.

Berwick restaurant is an awards finalist

Traffic and Travel

New Nexus train. (Photo: Sally Ann Norman)

Tyne and Wear Metro upgrade project reaches major milestone

The opening of the Blyth Bebside railway station in October 2025.

Six decades without trains may have cost Blyth £13m

More than two millions passengers have now travelled on the Northumberland Line.

Success of the Northumberland Line celebrated as new milestone reached

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Health

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

Asif Hasan, second from right, with Seb Hollingsworth, his mum Nadine and dad Ivan.

Pride of Britain honour for surgeon who transformed thousands of young lives

Politics

Glebe Mews. Picture: Google

Proposed new children’s home in Bedlington approved by council
Plans to convert a former six-bedroom family home in Northumberland into a children’s residential care facility have been approved.
Austen Shakespeare

A public consultation event for the Blyth Relief Road.

Mayoral authority to work with council on relief road funding

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor branded 'megalomaniac' as tourist tax feud erupts

Morpeth Golf Club.

Fresh bid for two padel courts in Morpeth gets the green light

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BBC Look East presenter Susie Fowler-Watt

BBC presenter quits after 35 years for new career

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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

UK Trending

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

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

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

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

A group of Norham High School pupils and staff celebrate the very positive Ofsted report.

School in North Tyneside celebrates exceptional Ofsted report

The team at The Old Buoy Inn stepped in to help prepare lunches for Seahouses Primary School.

Business steps in to ensure school pupils get a hot lunch

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