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Voerde residents at Alnwick Castle.

Twin town links strengthened as Alnwick hosts residents from Voerde

Scarlett with Becca Carr, owner of Bex Hair and Beauty Boutique, at the fundraising event.

Families Christmas appeal returns to help dozens of children

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Political row as tourist tax on Northumberland holidays moves a step closer

Children performing on stage at last year's Morpeth Christmas Lights Switch On event. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Festive fun at Christmas Lights Switch On event in Morpeth

The two-minute silence at the Berwick war memorial in November 2025.

Services in the Berwick area to honour the fallen

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor branded 'megalomaniac' as tourist tax feud erupts

The Union Flag was raised at Berwick War Memorial on Castlegate to mark the completion of a new flagpole project.

Union Flag raised at Berwick War Memorial

Jamie Driscoll.

Former North of Tyne Mayor to appear in Alnwick with new report

Jamie Driscoll. Picture: Getty

Ex-Mayor to appear in Alnwick with new report on plan to rebuild Britain

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness at a community family hub.

Four community groups get share of Mayor's £1m support fund

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor launches new £1m energy efficiency home loan scheme
A new £1m affordable loan scheme aims to help homeowners and private landlords across the region improve the energy efficiency of their properties.
Tom Patterson

Mayor of Blyth Mark Peart and Deputy Mayor Denise Nicholson.

New blue plaque recognises generations of miners

Coastal Walks with Kim.

Mayor meets regions heroes in new docuseries

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor's conference call to end uncertainty over cap on bus fares

North East mayor Kim McGuinness. Photo: LDRS.

Mayor confirms planning decisions will be reviewed 'in the region'

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness. Photo: Craig Connor/NCJ Media.

Mayor vows to put residents ahead of 'big tech' amid data centre concerns

The new Northumberland Line. Photo: Northern/Jonny Walton.

Hopes plans to extend Northumberland Line could be put forward next year

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council warden Kay Shutt pictured during the summer by Tim Barnsley.

Beautiful floral displays in Berwick recognised with an award

Council leader Glen Sanderson on a bridge overlooking the A1 near Felton.

Tory council boss hoping Mayor can engage with PM over A1 dualling

Hexham Mayor Derek Kennedy.

Residents slam police and council after unauthorised camping at public park

Amble in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Northumberland Tories vow to 'block' mayor's tourism tax plans

Kevin Thompson served on the AOP’s Council between 2007 and 2025. Photo: AOP/Will Amlot.

Tributes paid to well-known Alnwick resident

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has welcomed powers to introduce an overnight levy for visitors to the region.

Mayor welcomes new powers to bring in regional tourist levy

Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope's recent graduation ceremony.

Music education changing North East children’s lives for the better

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

First trainees embark on Mayor's £250m skills programme

Alan Shearer and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness walk the first 'Move a Mile' challenge

Shearer and Mayor combine to urge people to 'Move a Mile'

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor extends free travel offer for teenagers coming out of care

From left, David Pryer, Dr Caroline Pryer, Dr Bill Lynch (Mayor's Consort), Cllr Dr Wendy Fail, Caroline Elton (Deputy Mayor's Consort), Cllr Pat Elton (Deputy Mayor) and Cllr John Beynon.

Thousands raised for good cause at Mayor’s charity event
Cllr Dr Wendy Fail’s first charity event in her year as Mayor of Morpeth has been hailed a big success.
Andrew Coulson

Hexham's old fire station.

Former fire station set to be demolished after Antony Gormley row

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness at the Coulson Park site in Ashington.

Thirteen new homes for rent at Northumberland 'brownfield' site

High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Cumrbia. Picture: Friends of High Borrans

Petition calling for High Borrans closure U-turn to go before council

A single-lane section of the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Devolution announcement ‘does not change’ A1 dualling situation

High Borrans Outdoor Education Centre, Cumbria. Credit: Friends of High Borrans.

Reform councillors urge residents to continue signing save High Borrans petition

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness at a site earmarked for new housing in Northumberland.

Mayor welcomes guaranteed share of tax take for North East

Members of the Amicale Héry-Shilbottle exchange group, including 16 French guests, with Amble Mayor Luke McTaggart.

Friendships reinforced as French exchange group makes visit to friendliest port

Holly Brind, left, and Cllr Dr Wendy Fail.

Plenty of support for Holly’s afternoon tea fundraiser

Council leader Glen Sanderson by the A1 near Felton.

Funding secured for new A1 dualling study as leader presses 'compelling' case

North Tyneside Council teams clearing up nurdles.

Nurdle clean up continues on Tyneside coastline

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor's new deal aims to speed up new home building projects

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

North East Mayor welcomes £2 bus fare cap

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness at the Coulson Park housing site in Ashington.

Go-ahead for mayor's plan to create 15,000 affordable homes

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness at the launch of the Small Venues Fund.

Mayor's new £2.2m fund to protect small venues is welcomed

Representatives from the local community, including North Sea Volunteer Lifeguards, Tynemouth Priory, CBK Adventures, and doughnut shop Deep North enjoyed a preview of the coast’s newest attraction. Picture: Mark Savage/Go North East

New open top bus service coming to Tynemouth and Whitley Bay

Mayor Geoff Watson with staff from The Range at the new store in Alnwick. Picture: Alnwick Town Council

The Range opens at former Homebase store in Alnwick

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor contacts Burnham over 'national embarrassment' of A1 dualling
The North East mayor has already contacted Andy Burnham about dualling the A1 in Northumberland to end a “national embarrassment”.
Daniel Holland

£4.5m on offer to support North East green energy firms.

£4.5m in support on offer to North East green energy firms

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor wants view on plan to bring buses under public control

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness celebrating the National Lottery award.

Lottery grant boost to help struggling families in Northumberland

Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group (Druridge Bay).

Labour leader claims ‘best chance’ for A1 to be dualled under Burnham Government

The Grade-II listed Shambles covered Market in Hexham. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Market place to temporarily close as £400,000 restoration work completed

Cllr Geoff Watson on board a train with William Stafford. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Alnwick Mayor attends Aln Valley Railway anniversary

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor hails launch of new integrated North East travel website

Date set for North Tyneside Together festival.

North Tyneside music festival aiming to bring people together

The Corporate Peer Challenge team during their visit to North Tyneside.

Top marks for North Tyneside Council after external audit or services

Fourteen new electric buses are on the road after £6m Arriva investment.

£6m fleet of new electric buses ready for the road in Blyth area

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