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Berwick Thought for the Week: Taking time for yourself is vitally important

Morpeth Town struggled to find a way past the Blyth Town keeper on Tuesday night. Picture: George Davidson

Morpeth are floored in the cup

An artist’s impression of parts of the planned third phase of the Morpeth scheme.

Major housing scheme in Morpeth gets the green light from planners

People can meet Santa’s furry friends at the shopping centre on Sunday.

Reindeer to bring some Christmas magic to Morpeth

The gift vouchers can be purchased from any Active Northumberland centre.

Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas

Ben and Bethan Harding with their award.

National award for two former headteachers from Morpeth

Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service raise the White Ribbon flag at the start of the campaign. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

White Ribbon flag raised for anti-domestic abuse campaign

Some of the cast members for the Blithe Spirit play.

Fresh performance of play by St George’s Community Players was a success

The Black Bull and The Elephant are among the pubs that will go up for sale. (Photo by Google)

Pubs in administration will be sold in the new year

The Gift Pod owner, Jo Mercer.

Morpeth business receives unexpected nomination

Chris Brown says that lorries have been blocking his and other residents’ driveways.

'No regard for the residents living here' claim over work at new housing estate
Not enough consideration is being given to residents already living at a housing estate in Morpeth as work continues, it has been claimed.

Picture shows two children telling Santa what they want for Christmas during a previous Father Christmas visit to Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth.

Father Christmas set to spread festive cheer at Sanderson Arcade

Vinnie Steels scored for the Highwaymen after coming off the bench, but couldn't stop his side from falling to defeat at Hyde United. Picture: George Davidson

No joy on the road for Highwaymen

Latest news from Northumbria Police.

Police appeal after two-car collision on A1 in Northumberland

Inside the tipi during its test night on Thursday. Picture by Anne Hopper.

New pop-up festive tipi bar attraction in Morpeth

Christie Blackburn and Donna Swan from Calmer Therapy, with Craig from the Calmer Café on its opening day. (Photo by Helen Smith)

Community cafe in Lynemouth officially opened

St Robert's Catholic First School pupils add the finishing touches to their new mural. Picture by Kate Buckingham.

Pupils create their own playground mural to welcome visitors

Picture shows shoppers taking a look around the market at a previous event.

The Makers Market is returning to Morpeth this weekend

The best places to go for a drink in Morpeth town centre as ranked by Google reviews. The ratings are out of five.

Top nine places in Morpeth to have a drink as ranked by Google reviews

Northumberland Escape Rooms opened in Oldgate earlier in the autumn.

Family's delight as Northumberland Escape Rooms is finally up and running

Comedian Patrick Monahan and Tim Burgess from Zoetis with Equine SQP of the Year, Claire Shand.

Veterinary laboratory wins two trophies

Coltello Lounge will open next week, serving food and drinks. (Photo by Loungers)

Opening date for Cramlington bar confirmed

Morpeth's Senior Women's team, with sisters Lorna Macdonald, far left, and Catriona and Lindsey, far right. Picture: Peter Scaife

Harriers master the conditions to win medals

Sam Hodgson got back to scoring ways in Morpeth Town's 2-1 win against Ilkeston Town. Picture: George Davidson.

Striker finds his scoring boots again

There were various attractions in Morpeth on Saturday and a number of organisations were raising awareness and collecting donations. Pictures by Anne Hopper.

Christmas fun and lights in Morpeth

Alnwick RFC beat Pontefract on Saturday. Picture: Alnwick RFC

Alnwick RFC rack up the points at home

The Duchess of Northumberland officially opened the new Sycamore unit at Northgate Park hospital in Morpeth. Picture by Steve Brock.

Duchess of Northumberland opens new Sycamore unit at hospital

The Elephant and The Black Bull are among the pubs owned by Milton Portfolio Op Co 3. (Photo by Google)

Firm that owns much-loved pubs enters administration
A firm that owns 25 pubs, including in Morpeth, Ashington, and Whitley Bay, has appointed administrators to find a buyer for the company and its assets.

Coun Jeff Watson at the exhibition in County Hall.

World-changing scientist and Davy Lamp inventor's work on show in Morpeth

Dobbies Christmas 2023. Picture by Stewart Attwood.

Return of Santa Paws experience at Dobbies stores

Dan, Karen, and Robert showcase an escape room prop made by the programme's participants. (Photo by Leading Link)

Charity and escape rooms team up for extracurricular programme

Pupils from St Robert's Catholic First School next to a section of the display. Picture by Kate Buckingham.

Morpeth school’s poppy tribute blossoms to life

Cast members for the Blithe Spirit play.

Fresh performance of Blithe Spirit by St George’s Community Players

Morpeth Town travelled to Stafford looking to bounce back after their 7-0 defeat at Worksop Town. Picture: Morpeth Town

Lynch gets a reaction from his team after trouncing

The project hopes to bring pine martens back to Northumberland. (Photo by Robert Cruickshanks)

Pine martens set to return to Northumberland

Morpeth Bus Station. Picture from Google.

Shop in Morpeth Bus Station receives license to sell alcohol despite concerns

Multi-instrumental trio Spindlestone will perform together for the first time since the Covid-19 restrictions at Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum on November 22.

A 50th anniversary reunion concert for Spindlestone at Morpeth venue

Those who queued to meet Rick Stein, pictured during the book signing at Waterstones in Morpeth, included Andie Cowan.

Large queue at book store to meet TV chef Rick Stein

Pictures by Anne Hopper.

Residents come together in Morpeth to remember fallen

The area has been consistently hit by storms in recent weeks, namely Storm Babet (pictured) and Storm Ciarán. (Photo by Northumberland Gazette)

Storm Debi weather warnings in place

A solar farm is planned at the Piramal factory.

Plans lodged for solar farm on outskirts of Morpeth

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

Stuart Jackson and David Brind.

Morpeth man's heart attack inspires incredible £100,000 fundraising effort

Bridget Gubbins, right, looking at old photographs.

Morpeth author meets a fellow student after a series of strange coincidences

Craig Lynch will be hoping for a reaction from his players on Saturday after Tuesday night's heavy defeat. Picture: George Davidson

Morpeth let in seven goals on the road
Morpeth Town finally got back into action on Tuesday after two weeks without a game and had a night to forget when they were walloped 7-0 by Worksop Town.

Action from Morpeth's defeat against Northern. Picture: www.chrislishman.com

Double trouble for Morpeth RFC

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

Repairs to Plessey Viaduct completed

The pupils worked to each create their own tiger using a range of different media.

Plenty of orange and black as school produces art for National Gallery project

The head of the Remembrance Sunday parade in Morpeth last year. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Services in Morpeth and Ponteland to honour the fallen

Morpeth Bus Station. Picture from Google.

Concerns raised over shop in bus station's application to sell alcohol

Sam Spoors with PRsonal host Charlotte Nichols.

Award-winning businesswoman reveals burnout battle

From left, Martyn Cheney, Richard Dobinson, Edward Mullin and Paul Abraham.

Care home resident receives rugby league club honour

Ian Lavery and Lee Sheppard of Wiltshire Farm Foods pictured during the Wansbeck MP's visit to the company's Morpeth depot earlier this year.

Morpeth depot 'proud to be playing our part' in firm's recycling milestone

Action from the cup game between Alnwick 2s and Ashington. Picture: Jacqueline Davis

Alnwick RFC second XV win cup match with trio of tries

The travel centre at Berwick Railway Station. Picture by Ian Smith.

Delight as plans to close railway station ticket offices in county are scrapped