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‘Step into Alnwick’ will be promoting businesses in the town this winter.

New 'Step into Alnwick' app to support businesses

Alnwick RFC beat Pontefract on Saturday. Picture: Alnwick RFC

Alnwick RFC rack up the points at home

Pulcea won the competition with its work on protecting marine life from the effects of wind farm construction noise. (Photo by Advance Northumberland)

Grant for firm reducing wind farms' disruption to marine life

The launch of the new business support service.

New business support service launched

Ketley Crag rock shelter near Chatton, Northumberland

Hidden gems the topic for next meeting of history society

Representatives from Thriving Together and its partner groups celebrate the programme's launch. (Photo by Solid Foundation)

Support scheme to help economically inactive

Kimberley (Kim) Adams designed the book's cover with Felton-based artist Sarah Farooqi.

Northumberland writer's debut novel flies off shelves

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

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

Staff and volunteers at landmarks praised for award successes

The Alnwick Garden.

New support programme for rural businesses to be launched

Rishi Sunak has refused to say whether he's axing the HS2 route from Birmingham to Manchester. Credit: Mark Hall/Getty

Northern leader hits out at PM’s ‘lies’ over rail projects and HS2

Rishi Sunak has come under fire over HS2 during the first day of the Tory party conference

Alan Dodsworth.

New business support programme launched

Cllr Richard Wearmouth.

Northumberland project to get nearly £150,000

Joanne Major.

Law firm nominated for two prestigious awards

John Collins represented North ward, and Ann Mitcheson represented East ward. (Photo by Cramlington Town Council)

Tributes after deaths of town council stalwarts

LNER passengers at Chathill.

Unexpected stop gives boost to rail campaign for more trains

Dave and Gillian Jeffries with their wedding album from five years ago.

Northumberlandia continuing to play Cupid as couple celebrate anniversary

Sell-out performance at Northumberlandia. Picture: Frances Smiles

Shakespearean sell out with The Handlebards at Northumberlandia

Panel members sought for multi-million pound rural grant programme.

Panel members sought for multi-million pound rural grant programme

Primark customers will be able to order items online and collect them instore

Primark expands online shopping service to 32 more UK stores

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

Mary Murphy (right) followed Mayor Jamie Driscoll in quitting the Labour Party. (Photo by Simon Greener / NCC)

Choppington councillor resigns from Labour Party

Presenter David Hughes with his telescope.

New community radio show about astronomy launched

A British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal

British man dies in Portugal in tragic paragliding accident

Learners on the BuildNE course give Mayor Driscoll a lesson on mitre joints.

Training project in Northumberland visited by Mayor

Openreach has started work to build a new ultrafast broadband network for Ashington.

Openreach starts ultrafast broadband build in town

Ashington town centre.

New regeneration programme worth nearly £30m to transform town centre

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Police and mountain rescue teams are concerned about a recent rise in incidents in rural Northumberland.

Appeal made after rise in walkers getting into difficulty

The Northumberland Day official photo taken at Northumberlandia.

Northumberland Day celebrated with gathering at Northumberlandia

Have fun outdoors this half-term.

Wildlife charity hosting low cost events this half term

The 2018 Northumberland Day event that was held on Longstone Island.

Victorian heroine voted Lady of the North

Broomhill glass artist Helen Grierson.

Northumberland Day celebrations 'Gathering' momentum

Classic cars pictured during the 2022 Morpeth Fair Day parade. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Morpeth Fair Day is now a weekend of events and activities

A computer generated image of how the homes will look.

Approval for 58 affordable homes at site in Berwick area

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000

Delegates at the Rural Business Showcase held at Linden Hall.

Businesses come together at rural showcase

Councillors Mark Swinburn, Christine Dunbar, and Wayne Daley will be at the first drop-in session.

Drop-in sessions for Cramlington residents to meet councillors

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply

A giant sand art design will be created on Bamburgh Beach to mark the Coronation. Volunteers are welcome to help create the design.

Be crowned King or Queen of the North at coronation celebrations

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores

Top 10 most dangerous roads in England revealed by motoring experts

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson outside what will be the new Ashington station.

Construction costs for new road bridge triples due to inflation

Mountain rescue teams are urging walkers to stay safe.

Mountain rescue teams urge walkers to keep safe
Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team have issued a warning to walkers after three incidents involved navigational errors.

Marc Anthony's in Berwick.

Shoe shop in Berwick to close, with owner criticising county council

Beadnell was ranked as the tenth most popular destination for dog owners.

Three villages ranked among UK top 10 for visits with four-legged friends

North East council leaders with Michael Gove.

Last chance to have your say on £4.2bn devolution deal

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

Credit: Adobe Images

Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

Crowds outside The Maltings during a previous Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival. Picture by Erika Stevenson.

North of Tyne funding for two major events in county

A driver supporting the NEU strike action (Photo: Getty)

200,000 teachers to strike over next three days

The bungalow where the hub has based its operations. The charity hopes to renovate it soon.

New charity to run community events at school in Blyth

Treelocate was set up by brothers Jonny and Mark Nesbitt.

Cash boost helps artificial tree business put down roots