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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

The late former elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Linda Arkley OBE. (Photo by North Tyneside Council)

Tributes after death of former North Tyneside Mayor

Cllr Dianne Watson, Cllr Geoff Watson, support worker Dot Charlton and Dr Alice Good.

Mayor volunteers to deliver Ukrainian aid

Susan Dungworth (right) with her successor as Northumberland Labour leader Coun Scott Dickinson.

Former councillor bidding to be next Police and Crime Commissioner

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

Support group for grandparents denied access to their grandchildren
The former Town Mayor of Cramlington has set up a support group for grandparents estranged from their grandchildren against their will.

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house

Mayor Taylor joined local children in testing out the equipment. (Photo by Blyth Town Council)

New playground complete in Blyth

Jamie Driscoll, North of Tyne Mayor, will be running for the new combined authority's position as an independent. (Photo by Claire McKie/NCJ Media)

Mass resignation from Hexham Constituency Labour Party

Labour councillor Terry Clark, who represents the Amble ward on Northumberland County Council. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Amble residents reassured after Advance Northumberland sells land

Cllr Geoff Watson with the letter that was sent to Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP.

Mayor voices council’s A1 dualling delays disappointment

Joseph Close, winner of the Curfew Run.

Curfew runs around Berwick town walls attract nearly 250 participants

Taylor Swift has announced she is performing at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in 2024 as part of her UK Eras tour (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift Era’s tour: Every surprise song performed so far

From left, Coun Jade Crawford, Maureen Chapple and Paul Chapple.

Charity's presentation thanks volunteer couple for their efforts

Cramlington winners at the LOVE Northumberland Awards with the Duchess of Northumberland.

Cramlington has 'wonderful' success at LOVE Northumberland awards

Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift announces UK Eras tour dates with extra show

Mayor of Berwick John Robertson and High Sheriff of Northumberland Diana Barkes viewing the town map. Picture by Canon Alan Hughes.

High Sheriff receives a warm welcome in Berwick

Mayor Warren Taylor at the Bonfire Night fireworks display in Blyth on November 2022.

Mayor of Blyth Warren Taylor reelected

The new mayor of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Coun John Robertson.

A new Mayor for Berwick

Cllr Alison Sutherland and Cllr Fiona Rowlet

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea town councillors pick new Mayor

Left, the hole was dug by Chris Taylor, of Taylor Garden Services. Right, he and Craig Nesbit lowered the box into the hole with two school children.

Time capsule to be opened in 50 years buried in Berwick area

Coun Jade Crawford is the new Mayor of Morpeth. Picture by Ken Stait.

First time as Morpeth Mayor for 24-year-old councillor

Town Mayor Helen Morris and Deputy Town Mayor Christine Dunbar.

New Cramlington Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor elected
Cramlington Town Council has elected Cllr Helen Morris as Town Mayor and Cllr Christine Dunbar as her deputy.

Helen McKenzie from Alnwick Vintage and Antique is presented with a certificate from Mayor Geoff Watson.

Coronation shop window competition winners announced

The group photo at the end of the Mayor’s Achievement Awards ceremony. Berwick Cancer Cars chairman Andrew Smith, right, attended on behalf of Tom Matthewson who could not attend the ceremony. Picture by Andrew Green.

Achievement awards handed out to deserving recipients

Paddy was the first to test out the new playground equipment.

New playground with a unique lighthouse slide opened

A group of Morpeth All Saints CofE First School pupils enjoying an activity and the cheque presentation to Coun Byard.

School joins multi-academy trust and raises more than £1k for charities

EBDA Trustee and Mayor of Berwick, Coun Mike Greener, presents the EBDA Award to Marion Lauder of the shop committee, with left to right, Coun Trevor Cessford, Civic Head of Northumberland County Council, Richard Copland (shop committee), Captain James Evans, EBDA Chairman, Mrs Jeanna Swan, Lord Lieutenant of Berwickshire, and Coun Watson McAteer, Convener of Scottish Borders Council.

Award for community enterprise group

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated

The Duke of Northumberland; George, Earl Percy; Alnwick Mayor Councillor Geoff Watson and Councillor Glen Sanderson; Leader of Northumberland County Council, at the networking event in Alnwick Castle. Picture: Alnwick Town Council.

Duke of Northumberland hosts community networking event

Mayor Warren Taylor often cycles to work at the council offices.

Mayor calls on residents to have their say over active travel consultation

Credit: SWNS

Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees

A new devolution deal for the North East could pave the way for a major overhaul of bus services.

Plea for new mayor to end 'downward spiral' of bus services

Coun Alison Byard, Mayor of Morpeth 2022/23. Picture by Ken Stait.

Mayor of Morpeth outlines her hopes for 2023

Dick Whittington and his cat, Pussy Galore. Picture: Lazy Grace

Win tickets to Alnwick panto

Marvel’s Jeremy Renner has been hospitalised following a snow-ploughing accident on New Years Day

Marvel actor Jeremy Renner ‘critical but stable’ after accident

St Paul's RC Primary School choir.

15 pictures of civic carol service in Alnwick

Alnwick Mayor Geoff Watson.

A seasonal message from Alnwick Town Mayor

'Alias' played by Elliot Tolman, left, and 'Hera' played by Laura Street. Pictures by Dave Clark.

‘People's panto’ delight for hundreds in town

The ceremony took place last week. Picture by Margaret Shaw.

New Blessing Ceremony addition to town's celebrations
Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council has introduced a new feature to the area’s calendar of activity this year.

A Christmas fair was held at Berwick Railway Station last Sunday to raise funds for The Samaritans.

Plenty of festive treats at Berwick Christmas Market

Sid and Jean Telford are newest trustee Christine Telford's parents and the couple are pictured with their daughter and the other trustees at the 2022 Hollon Tea.

Dozens enjoy traditional Hollon Tea in Morpeth

From left, Lesley Bruce, Eddie Mullins, Simon Greener, Blythe Waddell and Coun Mike Greener. Picture by Margaret Shaw.

Community and friendship theme for Mayor's Sunday

From left, Coun Alison Byard, Coun Elaine Skinner and June Rose.

Another sleepout for town’s Mayor

Elisabet Dijkstra.

Berwick Prize awarded to Durham composer

Marion Dodds and Coun Alison Byard with the 100th birthday telegram from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Milestone birthday for former Mayoress

The Queen met many community groups on her 2011 visit to Alnwick including members of Morpeth Lions Club. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Tributes to the Queen from Morpeth community leaders

The Queen in 2001 visiting Berwick.

Berwick community leaders react to death of Queen

People of all ages enjoyed the Summer Fair at the Riverside House care home in Morpeth.

Picture gallery of Summer Fair fun at care home in Morpeth

Four members of Ellington Colliery Band performed during the fundraising meal.

A grand fundraising event for band