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The proposal was for a unit at Ennerdale Court in Riverside Business Park, Blyth. (Photo by Google)

Indoor sports pitch refused planning permission

Morpeth Town struggled to find a way past the Blyth Town keeper on Tuesday night. Picture: George Davidson

Morpeth are floored in the cup

Upper floors of the building on the corner of Union Street and Bridge Street have been vacant since 2017. (Photo by Google)

Future of vacant building remains uncertain

The gift vouchers can be purchased from any Active Northumberland centre.

Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas

Cambois Colours

Winner of annual photo competition revealed

Network Rail working on the Northumberland Line in Bedlington. (Photo by LDRS)

Construction setbacks at Northumberland Line stations

SV Racing from Bede Academy won the Development Class.

Bede Academy team in fast lane to national event after F1 competition success

The Gift Pod owner, Jo Mercer.

Morpeth business receives unexpected nomination

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test centre in Blyth has an average wait of 13 weeks for a test. (Photo by Google)

Wait for a driving test is lower in Northumberland

The Christmas tree lights in Blyth have already been switched on. (Photo by Blyth Town Council)

Free Christmas events organised by town council

Northumbria Flooring's new showroom in North Shields. (Photo by Northumbria Flooring)

Flooring company's new North Shields showroom
Northumbria Flooring has relocated to a new, bigger shop in North Shields.

The structure of the new bridge over the railway in Newsham has been installed.

Progress on a new flyover in Blyth

Andrew Beharie with the five medals he won at the North East Para Swimming Championships.

Para swimmer is simply the best

Manor Walks will be decorated with light-up baubles. (Photo by Manor Walks)

Christmas lights switch-on events planned

Jay Crosby shows off his bronze medal with club instructors Dylan and Gemma Gibson.

Medal rounds off a good year for young Jay

Dennis Hetherington.

Insurance expert retires after more than 40 years' service

The academy’s sea cadets joined the service in their uniforms. (Photo by Barry Pells)

Remembrance service led by Bede Academy pupils

Former miners Danny Winter, Bill Godfrey, and Bobby Bryson unveil a new plaque on the Crofton Mill Pit mine tub ahead of the exhibition. (Photo by Alan and Susan Devlin)

Exhibition will tell stories from pit's miners

Cody Sullivan has been picked for England Netball's Roses Academy.

Blyth netball player, 16, gets England call-up

Northern's latest recruits, from left, David Nattress, Kevin Watson, and Cameron Young. (Photo by Northern)

First conductors recruited for Northumberland Line

BRIC hosted an event with clients, staff, partner organisations, trustees, and the Mayor of Blyth. (Photo by BRIC)

Blyth charity celebrates 40 years

Boots confirmed it will close its Newsham pharmacy. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images)

Only pharmacy in Newsham to close next year

Fireworks light up the Blyth sky.

14 pictures from the annual Bonfire Night fireworks display in Blyth in 2023

Grey skies and stormy seas at Boulmer.

In pictures: Storm Ciarán brings heavy rain and strong winds to region

The council conducted a risk assessment on Wednesday and determined the gap between the beach and the promenade was dangerously high. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Section of Blyth Promenade closed

A number of streets will get a new 20mph speed limit. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

New speed limit to be introduced on Blyth streets

An artist's impression of how the Blyth Relief Road project might look. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Blyth Relief Road details unveiled

The applicant sought to build the glamping pods on the grounds of The Vicarage, on Horton Road. (Photo by Google)

Council rejects glamping pods plans
A planning application to build two accommodation units for glamping between Blyth and Cramlington has been rejected by Northumberland County Council planning officers.

Last year's winners of the English Beauty Industry Awards - North East Edition (2022).

Northumberland's beauty industry award finalists

An artist's impression of how Bridge Street will look outside Blyth Library once the work is complete. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Improvement works begin on Bridge Street in Blyth

The live band will be performing hits by rock's iconic female artists. (Photo by Alan Lyall / Women in Rock)

Show to celebrate women in rock music

Councillors, residents, and children attended an official opening of the playground. (Photo by Blyth Town Council)

New playground opened in Blyth

The jackpot was won at Mecca Bingo's venue in Blyth. (Photo by Google)

Bingo player wins £50,000 national jackpot

The Three Horseshoes pub is up for sale. (Photo by Christie & Co)

Pub near Cramlington up for sale

The main burst near the junction between Fulmar Drive and South Newsham Road. (Photo by Google)

Water main bursts in Blyth

RNLI Blyth's D class lifeboat. (Photo by RNLI/Robin Palmer)

Blyth lifeboat crew knocked overboard

Bebside Inn staff and customers have been fundraising for the charity for years. (Photo by Northumbria Blood Bikes)

Charity names blood bike after Blyth pub

Lee Roden of Moody Logistics delivers breakfast cereal and toiletries to Blyth Foodbank volunteers Wendy Hogg and Maureen Kelly. (Photo by Moody Logistics)

Firms join forces to deliver supplies to Blyth Foodbank

Dylan Gibson still teaches karate despite going blind.

Blindness doesn't stop Dylan doing the sport he loves

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Mental health support teams for schools expand across Northumberland

Dräger has moved the gas detector’s production to Blyth. (Photo by Dräger)

Dräger moves gas detector’s production to Blyth

Mobile Tyres by Andy has submitted plans to build on a second site. (Photo by Google)

Tyre garage in Blyth submits planning application

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at The Conservatives party conference in Manchester. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

New funding for regeneration in Blyth

Pretty Shabby 101's new location on Bridge Street. (Photo by Pretty Shabby 101)

Family run upcycled furniture shop moves location

Lindsey has found the community support for her new cafe "overwhelming." (Photo by L of a Bake)

New cafe and bakery opens in Blyth
Blyth bakery and cafe L of a Bake is celebrating after a successful first week in business.

South Beach Library closed due to government pandemic restrictions in 2020 but has not reopened. (Photo by Google)

South Beach Library could reopen this year

The existing traffic lights at the Sandringham Road junction will be replaced by temporary lights. (Photo by Google)

Four weeks of roadworks planned in Newsham

From left, Joanne Money, Allison Murray and Michael Rickwood.

Photographer helping visually impaired people to express their creativity

The first phase of The Links at South Beach was completed earlier this year. (Photo by David Wood)

Consultation planned for retail development's phase two

Cllr Richard Wearmouth.

Northumberland project to get nearly £150,000

Wilko in Alnwick.

Wilko store closure dates announced for Alnwick and Blyth

Blyth beat Gosforth in their first away match of the new season. Picture: Blyth Rugby and Cricket Club

Blyth pressure pays off

The "true life-saver" is a police staff investigator for Northumbria Police. (Photo by Northumbria Police)

Police staff member saves child at risk of drowning

Staff and children at Dinotots Childcare celebrate being recognised with a Millie's Mark. (Photo by Dinotots)

Nurseries in Blyth awarded Millie’s Mark

Residents and staff at the oral hygiene sepsis awareness event. (Photo by Four Seasons)

Care homes run dental hygiene events