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Bridge Street in Morpeth.

Factors identified for Morpeth having the highest rise in house prices in county

Northumberland areas with the highest increases in property prices.

The top 10 areas of Northumberland where property prices have increased the most

House prices rose in March.

House prices in Northumberland on the rise

The Castle Inn in Bamburgh.

Northumberland bucks the trend with pubs and bars on the rise

As UK businesses race to adopt AI tools, experts warn that a lack of transparency and digital skills could turn data-driven opportunities into unforeseen risks.

UK businesses adopting AI without understanding the risks, expert warns

County council and Northumberland Recovery Partnership representatives.

Important work to tackle drug-related deaths in county

John Korchak, Inform Direct

Company start-ups in Northumberland hit record high

Traffic approaching the Tyne Tunnel in South Tyneside. Photo: NCJ Media.

Tyne Tunnel toll charge set to increase in May

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City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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A police tent in West Park in Wolverhampton following a stabbing.

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Office for National Statistics data has revealed that 105 same-sex couples married in Northumberland in 2022. Picture by Joe Giddens (PA).

Record number of same-sex couples in county tie the knot

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

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Office for National Statistics figures show the average rent in Northumberland was £586 a month in May. Picture by Rui Vieira/PA Wire.

Rent in county costs a quarter of the average wage

Olivia and Harry are the most popular baby names in Northumberland. Picture: PA Radar

The most popular baby names in Northumberland

Susan Taylor, head of alcohol policy for Balance.

New figures reveal a record high for alcohol deaths in the region

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

John Korchak, Managing Director, Inform Direct.

Successful year for company start-ups In Northumberland

Coun John Riddle, cabinet member for improving our roads and highways, and Guy Opperman MP at a county council EV charge point.

Electric vehicle charge points data welcomed by MP

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

More than 1,000 businesses closed in Northumberland in 2022.

New figures reveal number of business closures in county in 2022

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

Estimates from the 2021 census suggest there were at least 785 children looked after by 1,015 kinship carers in Northumberland. Picture by Dominic Lipinski (PA).

Hundreds of households in the county in kinship care arrangements

Claire Oldfield has shared her story as a part of Fresh’s Smoking Survivors campaign.

Smoking survivor who was in a coma urges other to quit

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

Ailsa Rutter, director of Fresh.

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The regional programme for tobacco control for the North East has responded to new figures which reveal a further fall in adult smoking in the area.
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House prices in Northumberland.

The 20 most expensive Northumberland neighbourhoods to buy a home

Beadnell has one of the highest proportions of holiday homes in the country.

Housing campaigners call for action on holiday homes in Northumberland

The areas of Northumberland with the most holiday homes.

Census data reveals the 15 areas of Northumberland with the most holiday homes

The most common jobs in Northumberland.

Revealed: the most common jobs in Northumberland

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

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UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Mary Glindon, North Tyneside MP.

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New figures reveal where in Northumberland property prices are rising the most.

Northumberland's 17 neighbourhoods with the fastest rising house prices

The cheapest neighbourhoods in Northumberland.

The 19 cheapest places to buy a home in Northumberland

There were fewer Northumberland deaths registered in 2022.

Fewer Northumberland deaths registered in 2022

The most expensive neighbourhoods in Northumberland.

The 21 areas with the highest house prices in Northumberland

Over 12,000 empty homes in Northumberland.

Over 12,000 houses standing empty in Northumberland

House prices have dropped entering 2023, with estate agents blaming Liz Truss' disastrous autumn mini-budget.

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Lung illness figures.

Action call over lung illnesses in Northumberland

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

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Figures show 'economically inactive' people.

Two out of five in Northumberland are 'economically inactive'

One in 20 living with 'poor health'

One in 20 Northumberland people 'in poor health'

Education qualifications challenge.

Census highlights Northumberland's qualifications challenge

Up-and-coming areas of Northumberland according to census data.

The most up-and-coming areas in Northumberland according to the census

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Ten year rise in house prices hits young buyers.

Decade of rises bars young people from housing market

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

National Service reflected in ex-armed service personnel numbers.

Over 15,000 armed forces veterans in Northumberland

'No religion' numbers rise.

More in Northumbeland identify as 'not religious'

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