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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

Store manager Jordon Dixon, with his team, cuts the ribbon at the new Co-op store in Rothbury. Picture: John Millard

Co-op opens new and improved store

Post Office services are relocating in Rothbury.

Post Office reveals start date for service in new Rothbury Co-op

South Meadows Caravan Park in Belford.

Plans for major expansion of caravan park are submitted

Co-op Funeralcare has announced plans to offer water cremation in the UK later this year

Water cremations on offer in UK - what are they & how do they work?

Another major UK supermarket is introducing new vacuum packaging for its beef mince products - despite complaints against Sainsbury’s who became the first chain to make the controversial switch earlier this year.

Another supermarket makes controversial switch to vac-pack mince

Shorelocks and Caffe Ginevra have recently opened.

Hairdressers and cafe both open at new development in Blyth

Co-op is making a major change to its loyalty card scheme to help customers save more money

Co-op makes major change for loyalty card customers to save money

Construction is complete on the first phase of The Links at South Beach.

New bar announced announced for Blyth leisure development

Baked beans are one of the UK's most popular products

Which? survey looks at best budget baked beans that beat Heinz

Co-op to remove best before date from 150 fruit & veg products

This comes just months after Sainsbury’s announced they would remove the best before dates from around 300 lines

Co-op is supporting community groups in north Northumberland and the Borders.

Co-op awards over £45,000 to community groups

Lisa Winter and Craig Ellis, part of Alnwick Garden's community and education programme.

Alnwick Gardens to operate as 'warm hub' until spring

Co-op have unveiled energy saving measures

Co-op launch dimmer lights trial to help tackle rising energy costs

The Co-op petrol station and food store on the Moor Farm roundabout.

Co-op store and petrol station to be taken over by Asda

Lisa Winter and Craig Ellis who are part of the community and education programme.

Community fridge initiative launched at The Alnwick Garden

Co-op launches new ‘freeze me’ milk range to tackle food waste

An artist impression of the proposed Transport Hub and Town Square planned for North Shields.

Petition launched for new post office to be included in regeneration plans

The new temporary Post office, Rothbury.

Post Office opens temporary service in Rothbury

Victoria Terrace has been narrowed where a pedestrian crossing is to be installed.

Alnwick crossing point works leave street too narrow for buses and lorries to pa...

A temporary Post Office is being created in Rothbury.

Post Office to open temporary facility in Rothbury

The Russian products being removed by UK supermarkets

Good causes in Wooler are set to benefit from the Co-op's Local Community Fund.

Co-op reveals 14 good causes in north Northumberland in line for funding boost

The iconic Club biscuit has been given a salted caramel twist (Photo: McVitie’s)

McVitie’s launch new flavour Club for first time in over 10 years

Rothbury Co-op could be on the move.

Plans for new Co-op store in Northumberland town set to be approved

The manager of Ellington Co-op, Ryan Ratcliffe, opens the new store with staff Tracey Davidson, Nick Brack, Michael Pugh and Gillian Robson. Picture by George Carrick Photography.

Co-op serves-up new Ellington store

Seahouses festive lights chairman Ian Clayton accepting a grant from Seahouses Co-op staff member Gram Bateman.

Seahouses festive lights team receives timely funding windfall

The Co-op's Local Community Fund is supporting local organisations.

Co-op grants £63,000 to groups in north Northumberland and Berwickshire
Christmas has come early for local causes in north Northumberland thanks to £63,090 funding from the Co-op.

Victoria Terrace in Alnwick.

Pedestrian safety works set to start on Alnwick street

The Co-op is opening a store in Ellington.

Co-op set to serve-up new Northumberland store

Rothbury Co-op.

Plans lodged for new Co-op in Rothbury

The UK is set to face a beer and crisp shortage due to a lack of delivery drivers and strike action (Shutterstock)

Why Britain could be set for a beer and crisps shortage

Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl have said they will adjust the opening hours of their stores in England to enable workers to enjoy watching England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op, Tesco Express and Lidl to change opening hours for Euro 2020 England v It...

Store manager Tammy Robson, second from right, and staff, Joseph Threlfall, Lisa Court and Louise Melvin, with help from Ewan Middleton, one of the pupils from Belford Primary School, officially open the new-look Co-op. Picture by Chris Watt, www.chriswatt.com

Northumberland village store gets £677k makeover

Store manager Tammy Robson, second from right, and staff, Joseph Threlfall, Lisa Court and Louise Melvin, with help from Ewan Middleton, one of the pupils from Belford Primary School, officially open the new-look Co-op. Picture by Chris Watt, www.chriswatt.com

Northumberland village store gets £677k makeover

Cllr Steven Bridgett.

Disposable barbecues to be banned from sale at Rothbury and Wooler Co-op stores

Narrowgate in Alnwick.

Call made for public referendum on future of Alnwick street

Redevelopment works at Belford Co-op.

Refurbishment works at Belford Co-op

From left, Ella Riches, Co-op member pioneer at Morpeth; Tammy Robson, Co-op store manager at Belford with her grandson Max; Christine Hardy, Co-op member pioneer for Amble and Hadston; Ceri Finn, Co-op member pioneer co-ordinator for Northumberland.

A blooming marvellous partnership

Wooler Co-op.

Co-op invites funding applications from grassroots groups in Northumberland

Many shoppers are regularly buying so-called bags for life to use just once (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op to remove plastic bags for life from sale as shoppers regularly use them ‘...

The Co-op at Widdrington Station. Picture by Jane Coltman

Co-op expansion plan approved for village branch - but loss of chippy lamented

Wooler Co-op.

Council to investigate alternative road safety measures in Wooler

The North Shields master plan proposals which are due before Cabinet members.

Residents have their say on ambitious plans for North Shields

Cadbury has hidden 200 Gold Creme Eggs worth up to £5,000 in shops across the UK...

Watch this year’s Co-op Christmas advert here - and what the story is about

Co-op and Waitrose are slashing prices on essential products - here’s why

Wooler Parish Council has called for a safe crossing to be installed near the Co-op.

Appeal for safe crossing point in Wooler

These items are being urgently recalled - do you have any at home? (Photos: Shutterstock)

These 11 supermarket products are being urgently recalled - including Lidl, Co-o...

Co-op aims to have the new stores opened by Christmas this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

Co-op to create 1,000 jobs and open 65 new stores by Christmas - here’s the full...

(Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

MPs have voted against maintaining food hygiene and animal welfare standards in ...

John Lewis has now made a deal with supermarket chain Co-op, allowing customers to pick up ‘click and collect’ orders at 500 Co-op food stores (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now order from John Lewis and pick up at Co-op stores - here's how it wo...

Free water refills and bike repair kits among bids to help commuters

Members of the Coquetdale volunteer group on Frock It Friday.

Coquetdale's volunteer shoppers helping those stuck at home during lockdown

Mark Mather, chairman of Wooler Parish Council. Picture Jane Coltman

Town leaders reflect past year