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Emma McQuitty, Ken Johnson, Nigel Devine, Adele and Abbie Johnson, Keith Newman. Picture: The Bigger Picture Agency

Businesses get behind fundraiser for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

Northumberland boosted by support to help start a business

Marion Dickson, Caroline Smith and Stephanie Gibbs of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Northumberland among areas leading the way on eliminating cervical cancer

Scott Wilson-Laing, new Chief Executive of Northumberland Community Bank Picture: David Wood

Northumberland Community Bank appoints new chief executive

Ice by the causeway to Holy Island. File image.

Met Office issues weather warning for parts of Northumberland

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

Council leader refuses to rule out compulsory redundancies ahead of budget

The CBS management committee in relation to The Forge Inn.

Strong support so far for bid to save pub at Ulgham

Site manager Ken Forsyth and Amethyst Homes executives Richard Bass, Gary Coils, Paula Spoor, and Anne Francis lay the first bricks. (Photo by Helen Smith Photography)

Construction starts on new housing estate

Peter Fagan inside Old Forge Antiques & Interiors. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Peter enjoying life at Old Forge Antiques & Interiors

Propology Boutique Properties managing director, Cherylle Millard-Dawe

Alnwick firm wins gold and silver at national property awards

Cllr Wendy Pattison.

Council pilots new digital service to extend online support for carers
Northumberland County Council is piloting a new service to reach out to unpaid carers across the county.

Hannah Watson, Barbour raffle winner.

Teacher wins Barbour raffle prize at Northumbria Wildlife Trust event

Picture from a previous 'Santa on Tour' at Scremerston.

'Santa on Tour' is coming back to north Northumberland village

Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre. Picture by Michael Gant.

New provider to run council leisure services in Northumberland

Hugo and Mia.

Rescue dogs to be calendar stars

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

Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas

Coun Georgina Hill and Coun Colin Hardy at last year's dip. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Councillors to team up for dip at Spittal in aid of charity

Lilidorei.

Lilidorei's success celebrated as visitor numbers revealed

Victoria Pritchard, regional manager at SUEZ recycling, Vicki Mordue, founder of Biodiverse Consulting, John Aynsley, strategic land buyer at Barratt Developments North East. Picture: Lee Dobson Photography

Environmental consultancy celebrates successes

Flooding on Alnwick Moor. Picture by Jane Coltman

Met Office issues new weather warning for Northumberland

Middle Farm would see over 2,000 homes built on land south east of NSECH. (Photo by Google)

Proposals unveiled for massive new development project

The best places to eat in north Northumberland as ranked by TripAdvisor reviewers.

Top places to eat in north Northumberland as ranked by TripAdvisor reviewers

Carlos Fish & Chips in Alnwick was among the Blue Ribbon winners.

Northumberland winners of the Good Food Awards 2023

A CGI of the proposed Britishvolt plant at Cambois. (Photo by Britishvolt)

Administrators still not paid in full for Britishvolt

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

Latest news from Northumbria Police.

Woman dies in six-vehicle collision on A69 in Northumberland

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

New 'Step into Alnwick' app to support businesses

Heather Lawson, left, and Marion Dixon of Northumbria Healthcare with the award.

National award for NorthumbriaHealthcare's infection prevention and control team
A project to limit the spread of infection and keep patients safe at hospitals in Northumberland and North Tyneside has been recognised with a national accolade.

From left, Andrew Voysey of Soil Capital, Jason Hayward-Jones, James Neilson, Uwe Schroeder, all Cefetra, and farmer Thomas Todd. Picture by Chris Watt Photography.

Farmers welcome launch of new sustainability scheme

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Andy Brown with highways officers at the Swinhoe junction.

Calls for mini-roundabout at notorious junction

No matter how negative a situation is, help is at hand.

NHS trust launches annual winter campaign

The restored Union Chain Bridge.

Trio of accolades for Union Chain Bridge at award ceremonies

The mini scrubs project is a good example of the trust’s engagement with schools. Picture by Gavin Duthie.

High praise for health trust in CSR re-accreditation

The school updated its behaviour policy following a previous visit by Ofsted. (Photo by Google)

Independent school now meeting standards, Ofsted says

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Bird flu outbreak discovered near Wooler

Chief Fire Officer Graeme Binning with Councillor Gordon Stewart, chair of the fire authority in Northumberland. (Photo by NFRS)

'Significant improvement' to fire service

Met Office issues fresh weather warning

Ida Homes has unveiled its plans to restore the historic Shoreston Hall. Image: Elliott Architects

Plans unveiled for redevelopment of historic hall

Guy Renner-Thompson.

Bamburgh councillor chosen as Tory candidate to be North East mayor

Redevelopment work has so far built a new Aldi supermarket and a Greggs shop. (Photo by Google)

Update on current and future projects in Bedlington

Coun Veronica Jones.

More locations for age group to access free NHS Health Checks

Melbourne Cottage is on the market with Yopa at £550,000.

Lovely three-bedroom home near Wooler is on the market

SEND teacher and deputy mayor of Bedlington Victoria Thompson called for an increase in SEND funding for schools. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Parents of SEND children have ‘hands forced’ to homeschool

Council officer Susan Wearmouth (left) and Hartley Court staff member Jacqui Fuller with the new defibrillator. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Sheltered housing residents fund new defibrillator

Scrooge and the Ghost of Christmas Past soar over the town on a moonlit Christmas Eve. Image by Dave Rheaume.

Famous festive story in a dance format for families to enjoy at various venues
An award-winning company is coming to a number of locations in Northumberland to present a dance production of a classic festive tale.

For sale in Warkworth.

In pictures: £1.1m property for sale in popular coastal village

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

This will be the eleventh Glenton's shop. (Photo by Brody Butters/Glenton's)

Local bakery chain to open new shop

Northumberland County Council's community initiative will provide much needed support over winter. (Photo by archives)

Council announces winter support events

Sherkhan of Alnwick staff.

Alnwick curry restaurant wins another award

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

North East DWP commits to Making Every Contact Count

Travelsure is closing due to retirement.

Bus and coach tour operator to close

The Bridge Singers.

Community choir staging a Christmas concert for charity

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

The Makers Market is returning to Morpeth this weekend

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