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North East mayor Kim McGuinness on the Shields Ferry. Photo: Nexus.

Mayor backs Tyne ferry idea as new plan outlines aim for full dualling of the A1

Morpeth’s Woollen Worthies is based on the hand-knitted figures of notable Morpeth characters by Joan Howard.

Plenty to enjoy in Morpeth during Heritage Open Days 2024

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor and local leaders agree transport improvements

People place flowers and candles in Solingen, western Germany. Picture: Ina Fassbender/Getty

Dignitaries from Northumberland were in German town when fatal attack took place

Far left Stephen Gilmour [son] far right Catherine Gilmour [daughter] behind the happy couple

Morpeth care home couple celebrate remarkable 70th wedding anniversary

Mayor Geoff Watson with Peter Weeks and other members of the UK Tandem Club. Picture: Jane Coltman

Tandem cyclists joined by Mayor in Alnwick

l to r: RNIB CEO Matt Stringer, RNIB Local Campaigns Manager, Lindsay Coyle, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

North East Mayor takes guided walk with RNIB to discover obstacles facing people...

Barratt Homes volunteers give Souter Lighthouse a refresh to help raise money for Billy's Lifeline

Local volunteers give the iconic Souter Lighthouse a refresh during fundraising ...

The programme took place on Saturday and Sunday at sites on either side of the Tweed.

A packed weekend to mark 400th anniversary of Berwick Old Bridge

As part of the fundraising programme, people in the area and visitors have the opportunity to be welcomed by the Mayor and Sheriff of Berwick to the garden of Jackie Kaines Lang and Joe Lang on Castlegate.

Berwick Mayor's charity of the year for 2024/25 is chosen

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, at South Shields bus and Metro interchange. Photo: NECA.

Mayor moves forward with plans to take control of bus network

Ambitious plans that will see the North East’s bus network returned to public ownership have taken a step forward.

James Robinson

DCHS

High school students celebrate their community with afternoon tea

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

Councillor reveals 'frustration' at leader's stance on further devolution

Mayor of Amble Craig Weir (left) wrote to senior politicians including council leader Glen Sanderson (top) and MP David Smith (bottom).

Mayor’s plea for government support on housing and jobs

The club leadership: Michael Gallico, Hazel Bettison, Jimmy Jamieson and club secretary Simon Landels.

New President in place at Berwick Rotary

A flag lowering ceremony to mark the end of Armed Forces Week. Pictures: Jane Coltman

In pictures: Alnwick ceremony marks end of Armed Forces Week

Mayor Geoff Watson tries one of the Harley Davidsons. Picture: Jane Coltman

In pictures: Motorcyclists in Alnwick for charity ride

An Arriva bus in Alnmouth.

Deputy council leader warns of "threat" of bus nationalisation

Jane Coltman and the young photographers.

New exhibition on ‘My Northumberland’ proving popular at Alnwick Playhouse

The Friends welcome donations towards the upkeep of the clock c/o TSB, Newgate Street, Morpeth.

Morpeth’s floral clock planted up for D-Day

Newly elected Mayor of Blyth Aileen Barrass (left) has taken over from Warren Taylor (right). (Photo by Blyth Town Council)

New Mayor voted in by town council colleagues

Coun John Robertson, Mayor of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Berwick's Mayor and Deputy Mayor to continue

Norma Redfearn will step down as mayor. (Photo by David Sedgwick)

Mayor of North Tyneside announces plans to step down

Connie Fairclough has become well-known at the Duchess’s Community High School for being a proactive positive role-model for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In pictures: The 11 winners at the Alnwick Mayor’s Civic Awards

Labour candidate Kim McGuinness won for the Labour party ahead of independent Jamie Driscoll. (Photo by Raoul Dixon/NNP)

How much will the North East Mayor be paid?

Ballots were counted at the Silksworth Centre in Sunderland. (Photo by Raoul Dixon/NNP)

How Northumberland voted in the North East Mayor election

Labour candidate Kim McGuinness

Labour's Kim McGuinness named new North East Mayor

Labour's Kim McGuinness named new North East Mayor Ross Robertson

The hobby horse event took place yesterday (Thursday) ahead of the traditional Riding of the Bounds tomorrow (Saturday). Picture by Nicola Warren.

A good turnout for this year's hobby horse event in Berwick

Polls close at 10pm on Thursday. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

When to expect the North East Mayor election result

Mayor Geoff Watson has a go at Alnwick Bowls Club's welcome day.

Getting the rub of the green

David Baxter with team at the last recruitment drive.

Tyneside care provider recognised for ‘workplace excellence’ creates 12 new job...

The full group of attendees around Poppy’s honeybee.

A gathering to celebrate new sculptures designed by children

The extra cost of the project due to delays with station construction has not yet been made public.

Call to publish details of rail project's growing costs

Alan Campbell MP.

Alan Campbell MP: Make your voice heard at upcoming elections

Mayor Driscoll at the felled Sycamore Gap tree.

Funding announced to kick start Sycamore Gap legacy projects

Coun John Robertson, Mayor of Berwick, with residents of Roddam Court.

Individuals and organisations honoured at Mayor’s Awards in Berwick

The Alnwick branches of Halifax and Lloyds are to close. Picture: Google

Alnwick councillors criticise decision to close bank branches

The election is due to be held on May 2.

Historic election of new North East Mayor expected to cost £3m

Chair, Mike Powell, FoE (centre) flanked by, left to right, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Tom Hancock, Trish Williams and Tom Stewart, pictured at the 2019 General Election FoE hustings.

Mayoral candidates to discuss environmental issues at hustings

Left to right is Sir Alan Campbell MP for Tynemouth, Thomas Brown’s nephew Andrew Miller, Thomas Brown’s niece Lynn Melville, Thomas Brown’s brother Norman Brown, Thomas Brown’s great nephew Thomas Goicechea, Thomas Brown’s sister Nancy Goicechea, Elected Mayor of North Tyneside Dame Norma Redfearn DBE, North Tyneside MP Mary Glindon.

North Shields Town Square named after WWII hero

Town councillors with the #LoveCramlington award winners.

Winners revealed for the #LoveCramlington Awards

Himadri Madan

Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Betty Madderson had a visit from Mayor of Blyth Warren Taylor on her hundredth birthday. (Photo by Blyth Town Council)

Blyth woman celebrates turning 100

The current Maltings on Eastern Lane in Berwick.

Council 'fully committed' to Berwick Maltings scheme after funding fears raised

The leader of Northumberland County Council has stressed its commitment to a new Maltings theatre venue for Berwick.

Andrew Coulson

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Mayor hopeful calls for Tory conference to be held in region

Mayor Geoff Watson

Mayor of Alnwick reveals hopes for 2024 in new year message

The Alnwick Mayor's Civic Carol Service. Pictures: Jane Coltman/Alnwick Town Council

Pictures: Mayor's Civic Carol Service held in Alnwick

Alnwick Mayor Geoff Watson with Father Christmas at Lilidorei. Picture: Jane Coltman

Mayor revels in Alnwick's Christmas spirit

Former Berwick town councillor Alex Gibson.

Tributes paid to former Berwick town councillor

The festive season starts with the official switch on of the lights we all know and love.

Festive fun lined up in Morpeth as details revealed for the big switch-on

Guy Renner-Thompson (right) with Northumbrian Water officials, Andy Brown from Beadnell Under Threat and Alison Nation and Jen Hall from Beadnell Parish Council.

Popular beach given improved water quality rating

Lily Rowell, Voice 21 programme lead, Mayor Jamie Driscoll and Lisa Cook from North Tyneside Council.

Groundbreaking oracy project launches across 100 local schools

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

Blyth charity celebrates 40 years

Alnwick visitors to RAF Boulmer. Picture: Alnwick Town Council

RAF Boulmer invites dignitaries to see UK's early warning system in operation