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Middle Farm would see over 2,000 homes built on land south east of NSECH. (Photo by Google)

Proposals unveiled for massive new development project

Langdale Drive in Cramlington, where the proposed access would be built. (Photo by Google)

Vote on Cramlington estate access road plans deferred

JD Sports will open a new shop at Westmorland Retail Park. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

JD Sports set to open new Cramlington shop

Chick Pizz, on Avenue Road in Seaton Delaval, will open a new location in Cramlington. (Photo by Google)

Takeaway to open a second location

The Pattinson branch in Cramlington will be the new point of contact for Ryedales clients. (Photo by Google)

Estate agency owners retire and sell to Pattinson

Cllr Wayne Daley is unhappy with proposals to close the slip road. (Photo by Wayne Daley)

Slip road closure to be reconsidered

The pods, built in Cramlington, have now been assembled on site in Oxfordshire. (Photo by Merit)

Construction firm hits milestone on Moderna labs project

Bedlington.

Council leader faces criticism over level of investment in town

High demand for food parcels in Northumberland.

Charity hands out record number of food parcels in Northumberland

Matthew Fretwell of MCR Services undergoing training at Gastroback’s headquarters near Hamburg. (Photo by MCR)

Cramlington firm expands partnership with German manufacturer

The former care home is now overgrown and has been a victim of fire and vandalism. (Photo by Google)

Former care home to be partly demolished
Plans to partly demolish a former care home and build multiple properties to create eight new homes in Cramlington have been approved by Northumberland County Council officers.

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

Christmas lights switch-on events planned

The Briar Dene has now undergone a refurbishment and been renamed the Tavern and Galley. (Photo by Google)

Pub reopens after being refurbished and renamed

Northumberland County Council's cabinet approved the funding. (Photo by archives)

Thousands spent on council's road materials testing lab

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

Medal rounds off a good year for young Jay

Vice-skipper Karl Ross was honoured to captain Ashington on Saturday. Picture: Ian Brodie

'The lads were tremendous today,' says Colliers' vice-skipper

The event took place at Seghill Community Centre in Cramlington.

Doodle mix Christmas party in the works

B&M has opened a bigger Cramlington store in a former bingo hall. (Photo by B&M)

B&M opens its new, bigger Cramlington store

The steel frame of Berwick's new hospital taking shape.

Berwick hospital build taking shape

Cllr Wayne Daley is unhappy that the slip road could be closed. (Photo by Wayne Daley)

Councillor 'annoyed' by Blyth project's Cramlington impact

A new concrete barrier has been installed on Plessey Viaduct. (Photo by Network Rail)

Repairs to Plessey Viaduct completed

Grey skies and stormy seas at Boulmer.

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

The playground at Cleaswell Hill Park is set for an upgrade. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Approval expected for upgrades to parks

Dhamaka is inviting bookings from anyone who would like to support the event.

Event for Project Santa at restaurant to help families in need

The cheque is presented to Azure Charitable Foundation at CCEP’s Morpeth site.

Coca-Cola site in Morpeth donates to disability employment charity

Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington is getting a new glass front. (Photo by Jane Coltman)

Leisure centre exterior refurbishment planned

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

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

Northumberland's beauty industry award finalists
Top contenders revealed ahead of the fifth English Beauty Industry Awards North East Edition 2023.

Cllr Mark Swinburn has been frustrated by the long-delayed roadworks in his ward. (Photo by Mark Swinburn)

Roadworks delays branded 'absolute disgrace'

Company founder Graeme Tennick celebrates the awards successes. (Photo by Tennick)

Accountancy firm wins twice at awards ceremony

From left, Abdul Muhit, Abdul Ahad Chowdhury and Abdul Salam.

More awards success for restaurant and takeaway

B&M will open in this former bingo hall in November. (Photo by Google)

B&M confirms Cramlington store relocation date

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

Pub near Cramlington up for sale

From left, comedian Scott Bennett, Freight Carbon Zero event organiser Hayley Taylor, Caroline Moody, operations director Richard Moody, and TV presenter Sameena Ali-Khan at the awards ceremony. (Photo by Moody Logistics)

Firm wins industry award for safety practices

Drone images show the damage to the viaduct's parapet. (Photo by Network Rail)

Delay-causing repairs to railway viaduct will last until November

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

Poundland took over a number of stores from Wilko, which went bust in August. (Photo by Carl Court/AFP via Getty Images)

Poundland confirms Cramlington store opening date

The autonomous vehicles can operate individually or as a train. (Photo by Dromos)

'Driverless' public transport link to be considered

Wellway Surgery in Morpeth is one of eight Northumberland surgeries run by Valens Medical Partnership. (Photo by Google)

GP practice group given new rating after CQC inspection

Dylan Gibson still teaches karate despite going blind.

Blindness doesn't stop Dylan doing the sport he loves

Some services are not stopping at Morpeth Railway Station, as well as the stations at Cramlington and Manors.

Rail disruption as repairs are required at Plessey Viaduct

Manor Walks' centre management team with their award. (Photo by Manor Walks)

Staff and volunteers at landmarks praised for award successes

Karen (left) met Olympian Rebecca Adlington at the competion. (Photo by Slimming World)

Cramlington slimmer reaches competition's semi finals

Alnwick county councillors Gordon Castle and Martin Swinbank.

Alnwick changes proposed as Boundary Commission reveals latest plans

Foster carer Liz Pickering.

New support hub launches in North East with mission to recruit foster carers
With over 6,000 children currently in care across the North East but just over 1,500 approved foster carers available (33% less than a year ago), there is an urgent need to recruit new carers.

CGI street scene of The Withers development in the Stannington area, where buyers can save up to £12,000.

Bellway launches scheme to offer buyers up to £12,000 towards their mortgage

The fishing season for river brown trout ends on Saturday evening. Picture: Bob Smith

New rods get fishing writer's seal of approval

Philip and Kathleen Varey have bought a house on the Ottermead at Jameson Manor development in Ponteland. (Photo by Will Walker/North News via Bellway)

Retirees relocate after regretting apartment switch

RWO has hired Callum Webster (left), Paul Florescu (standing) and Lisa Simpson (right). (Photo by RWO)

Recent hires start work at RWO

A special event was held for Jack at County Hall in Morpeth. (Photo by Helen Smith/NCC)

War veteran and judo teacher turns 100

The circus is coming to Manor Walks. (Photo by Manor Walks)

Circus performance is coming to Cramlington

Cramlington Mayor Helen Morris and some of the town's floral displays. Picture: Cramlington Town Council

Gold joy for Cramlington at Northumbria in Bloom awards

Northumbria in Bloom judges Dot and David Patterson with Alnwick in Bloom members earlier this year. Picture: Alnwick Town Council

Northumbria in Bloom award winners revealed

Wilko in Alnwick.

Wilko store closure dates announced for Alnwick and Blyth

Loraine De Simone is the former Town Mayor of Cramlington. (Photo by Jane Coltman)

Support group for grandparents denied access to their grandchildren