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The Pattinson branch in Cramlington will be the new point of contact for Ryedales clients. (Photo by Google)

Estate agency owners retire and sell to Pattinson

Met Office issues fresh weather warning

Guy Renner-Thompson.

Bamburgh councillor chosen as Tory candidate to be North East mayor

The vigil took place outside one of the constituency offices of Anne-Marie Trevelyan.

Christian Climate Action carries out a prayer vigil in Berwick

Slalom D from Sunderland will headline the gig. (Photo by Angela Carrington)

Punk gig to raise funds for Radio Northumberland

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency test centre in Blyth has an average wait of 13 weeks for a test. (Photo by Google)

Wait for a driving test is lower in Northumberland

Berwick Workspace.

Christian Climate Action prayer vigil in county in relation to climate change

Craig Robson with DWP visiting officers Nichola Burt (left) and Lauren Lemin (right).

North East DWP commits to Making Every Contact Count

Goodfellows Estate Agents received a number of accolades at the awards. Picture by Phil Goodson.

Awards delight for estate agents at ESTAS Customer Service Awards

From left, Paul Martin, Steffen Peddie as Santa, Sharon Carr from The Harbour View with Fish and Chip, and Waseem Mir. (Photo by Highlights PR)

Fish and chip shop hopes to help singer top Christmas charts

High demand for food parcels in Northumberland.

Charity hands out record number of food parcels in Northumberland
A charity has recorded its highest demand for food bank parcels in the past five years.

The Ellingham Hall team.

Three in a row for wedding team

Inside the Craster smokehouse. Picture: The Historic England Archive

Special status for home of Craster Kippers

Construction of the £130m facility is progressing. (Photo by JDR)

£130m cable factory starting to take shape

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Northumberland awarded millions to improve roads

Chloe French and family.

Berwick resident named as the face of Stand Up To Cancer in the North East

Sue Taylor, head of alcohol policy for Balance.

Balance's 'Alcohol is Toxic' campaign highlights deaths data

Charlton Hall, near Ellingham. Picture: Danny Birrell

Wedding venue wins regional award

Northumberland County Council's cabinet approved the funding. (Photo by archives)

Thousands spent on council's road materials testing lab

Members of Berwick Youth Project's Community Crew.

Northumberland organisations highlighted as new funding round opens soon

Ford and Etal.

Matt Baker TV show to visit Ford and Etal

LMR Spa won both the Northumberland and overall awards for best five star hair salon of the year.

English Beauty Industry Awards winners from Northumberland

Deputy leader of Northumberland County Council, Richard Wearmouth.

Tory councillors hit out at Labour over council tax support

Mary Glindon, North Tyneside MP.

Mary Glindon MP: Lest we forget our armed forces

Mandy Bryson making a prop for Bamburgh Castle's Enchanted Kingdom. Picture: Charlotte Graham

Countdown on for castle's Christmas extravaganza

Morpeth Harriers' Under-15 Girls team of Emma Tomlinson, Megan Potrac and Molly Roche came a creditable 64th at the National Relays. Picture: Peter Scaife

Runners battle conditions at National Relays

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

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson. Picture: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive

Councillors approve 'final chapter' of North East devolution deal
A multi-billion pound devolution deal for the North East has been hailed as a “fantastic achievement” for the region, as the historic pact edges closer to becoming reality.

Fenwick’s Christmas Window for 2023 is now available to view. Photo: National World.

The magic of Narnia hits Fenwick’s famous Christmas Window

Sam Spoors with PRsonal host Charlotte Nichols.

Award-winning businesswoman reveals burnout battle

Angie Doughty, owner of Manor House in Warkworth, has won a Sykes Gem award. Picture: Lee McLean/SWNS

Holiday let named best in the North East

Fiona Veitch Smith dressed as Clara Vale, the protagonist of her 1920s detective novel. (Photo by Fiona Veitch Smith)

Northumberland author launches new detective novel

Dhamaka is inviting bookings from anyone who would like to support the event.

Event for Project Santa at restaurant to help families in need

Coun Guy Renner-Thompson.

Northumberland councillor joins race to become mayoral candidate

Climate change activists stage a major protest in Newcastle. Photo: NCJ Media.

Council's climate change action plan comes in for criticism

Beth Lesley Hush, one of the finalists.

Competition winners get their photo memories put up in lights

Dr Neil O'Brien.

Those eligible encouraged to get both their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online

Richard Holden MP, Minister for Local Roads and Transport. Photo: NCJ Media.

Government promises 'full funding' for A1 dualling

Bebside Inn staff and customers have been fundraising for the charity for years. (Photo by Northumbria Blood Bikes)

Charity names blood bike after Blyth pub

Once somebody places an order with a service provider, an Openreach engineer will visit on an agreed day.

Call for Berwick residents to not miss out on faster broadband

Everyturn’s existing mental health crisis services in the North East have seen a 42% increase in referrals in the last year. (Photo by Everyturn)

Mental health 'safe haven' will open in Ashington

An artist's impression of how the upgraded executive lounge will look.

Airport unveils plans for a £1.7million executive lounge upgrade

Some of the team running the respiratory service at the Northumberland Recovery Partnership clinics.

A link up to provide vital health checks for drug and alcohol users

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses delegates at the annual Conservative Party Conference. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Confusion around funding for Network North projects in Northumberland

The route includes some of England's most haunted destinations.

Spooky Halloween road trip for the North East of England
Tired of trick or treat? Perhaps you’ve seen enough Halloween horror films to last a lifetime? Then this Hallow’s Eve, why not try a spooky Halloween road trip?

The youth production of The Wizard of Oz was staged at Ponteland Memorial Hall. (Photo by Andrew Wappat)

Wizard of Oz youth production wins awards

Pride Action North staff with event sponsor Newcastle Building Society to launch the inaugural Progression Ball and Awards. (Photo by PAN)

Pride Action North plans fundraising ball

A CGI of the proposed new housing.

Plans lodged for £4m housing development in coastal village

Dräger has moved the gas detector’s production to Blyth. (Photo by Dräger)

Dräger moves gas detector’s production to Blyth

YMCA North Tyneside supporters, from left, Clare Blunt, Paul Hart, Claire Thew and Cat Morton. (Photo by YMCA)

YMCA North Tyneside appeals for sponsors

Award winners will exhibit their work at Seaton Delaval Hall. (Photo by archive)

New chance for artists to exhibit at Seaton Deleval Hall

Meenu Malhotra, chairman of Malhotra Group.

Alnwick care home operator announces £10.4m profit

The now closed Rutherford Cancer Centre North East, in Bedlington. (Photo by Jill Tate)

Petition to reopen Bedlington cancer clinic

Launch of Stoptober in Northumberland. From left, Ailsa Rutter; Mark Foden, Stop Smoking Practitioner; Brenda Warner, Stop Smoking Specialist; Cllr Wendy Pattison; Gill O’Neill; David Hays, service user; Neil Green, Fresh. Picture by Elliot Nichol.

Smokers in Northumberland encouraged to quit as Stoptober returns

Dr Neil O'Brien.

Those most at risk encouraged to get both their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations