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The Masonic Hall will host some festive activities.

New slot for town’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Bakery79 is giving away free yum yums.

Bakery to give away treats to football fans in retro shirts this weekend

Heywood at his studio. (The Bigger Picture Agency)

Entrepreneur turns childhood camera passion into podcast business

Station Road, Cramlington.

One taken to hospital in an ambulance following three-vehicle crash

The former Shoezone store on Station Road in Ashington. Photo: Google Streetview.

Appeal dismissed as plans for new Ashington takeaway thwarted again

Cllr Caroline Ball.

Town council aiming to get 'fair share' of road repairs cash

The former Seahouses Tourist Information Centre.

Demolition plans lodged for former tourist information centre

The Henderson family during prom celebrations at The Tipsy Bean.

New community-focused cafe celebrates successful start

Mac Slone and Daniel Starforth.

Historic police station to become paranormal attraction

NicNosh on Whitley Road, Whitley Bay.

Alcohol licence requested in restricted Whitley Bay zone

Ashington Halifax is closing.

High street bank branch to close as customers raise concerns
An Ashington bank will become the latest to close its doors next month.
Hannah Fitzhugh

New parking restrictions are planned on Station Road in Bedlington.

New parking restrictions and traffic calming measures planned in Bedlington

The former Shoezone store in Ashington.

Plans for former Shoezone store in town turned down

Northern Carpet Supplies, Ashington.

Family-run flooring business expands after 38 years

A section of the A197 Rotary Parkway will be closed next week at night.

Various road closures for works in Ashington

Traffic calming measures are proposed on Station Road, Stannington.

Traffic calming measures proposed in Stannington

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Boy taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside railway station

The Pigeon and Whippet, Ashington.

Newly refurbished pub with function room hits the market

The former Shoezone store in Ashington.

Plans lodged for cafe with takeaway in empty shop unit

Bridge Street in Morpeth.

Data for illegal parking in disabled bays revealed

The four-bedroom property is on the market with Brunton Residential for £465,000.

Charming four-bedroom bungalow on the market

The eye-catching projections have provided a powerful and respectful commemoration.

Spectacular light projections to honour the fallen

Station Road in Bedlington.

Road set for eight weeks of closures due to £9m project

Station Road in Ashington. Picture taken in August 2024.

Premises licence bid for café that is set to open

The Blake Arms, Seghill.

Historic pub with beer garden hits the market

Backworth land proposed for 37 homes. Picture: Craig Connor/Chronicle

Duke's housing development recommended for refusal

An anti-immigration rally in Ashington. (Photo: Sean Wilson)

MP Ian Lavery speaks out amid anti-immigration protest

The proposed development site at Station Road End, Stannington.

Major scheme set for green light
Plans for a major development in Stannington could be set to get the green light.
Ian Smith

The former Shoezone store in Ashington.

Plan refused due to concerns about cluster of takeaways

Ashington Post Office.

Ashington Post Office reopens in new location

Aitkins News, Ashington.

Ashington Post Office relocation approved

Ashington Hirst Running Club members at the war memorial.

Ashington Hirst Running Club members pause to reflect on VE Day

Galedin Vets held an open day for clients to enjoy a tour of the site.

Open day gives visitors tour of new vet practice and raises money for community

Aitken News, 100 Station Road, Ashington is the new proposed location for the Post Office.

Ashington Post Office relocation on the cards

Plans have been lodged for a community cafe in a former station building.

Plans lodged for cafe at disused station building

The Takeaway of the Year for North Tyneside was Ruchita Tandoori on Station Road.

North East Bangladeshi Awards success for Ruchita Tandoori

The game zone is set up as a tropical rainforest.

New board game centre set to open its doors

The new cycle and pedestrian routes project is currently due to be complete by March 2026. (Photo by James Hardisty)

New pedestrian and cycle path routes outlined

St Nicholas Manor is being constructed by Bellway and Persimmon. (Photo by Google)

Mess left by footpath builders 'unacceptable'

Cllr Mark Swinburn previously raised issues about progress with the works. (Photo by Mark Swinburn)

'Unacceptable' delays to works linked with new estate

It is being produced in partnership with the RNLI to help celebrate its 200th anniversary.

Opportunity to tell your story about living in a coastal area

Bedlington Station level crossing will be closed for over a week. (Photo by Google)

Disruption expected due to level crossing closure

Kerry Knox (left) and Jenny Triplow, who work at Nichola's post office on Station Road, will soon not be able to provide DVLA services over the counter. (Photo by Ashington Post Office)

Post office worried about future without DVLA services

Cllr Mark Swinburn has been frustrated by the long-delayed roadworks in his ward. (Photo by Mark Swinburn)

Roadworks delays branded 'absolute disgrace'

The Nursery Gardens housing estate in Stannington, pictured in July. Photo: Google Streetview.

Housebuilder accused of 'taking the mickey' over unfinished development
A property developer has been hit with a breach of conditions notice over unfinished work at a development in Northumberland.
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Roadworks in Cramlington have been ongoing since summer 2022.

Cramlington roadworks move to the next phase

Jamilah Hassan (left), community relations manager at the Banks Group, with Kathryn Falcus, general manager at Real Deal Plus

Charity receives grant funding to renovate back entrance

The betting shop will go in the former Barclays branch on Station Road.

Controversial plans for Ashington betting shop are approved

Cramlington Village councillor Mark Swinburn has branded the contractor's lack of engagement "disappointing."

Contractor criticised as Cramlington roadworks enter next phase

Councillor Mark Swinburn in Cramlington town centre, which is backed up with traffic at peak times due to long-running roadworks.

Council apologises for Cramlington traffic jams

The former Barclays branch is next door to BoyleSports competitor William Hill.

Plans submitted for a fourth betting shop in Ashington town centre

Councillor Mark Swinburn in Cramlington town centre, which is backed up with traffic at peak times due to long-running roadworks.

Action demanded over traffic chaos

Morpeth Lions Club President Peter Crook presents a cheque to Stobhill Link representative Coun John Beynon.

Morpeth Lions Club brings festive cheer to event in Ashington

Councillor Bob Walkinshaw presenting the staff at the Salvation Army shop with their certificate and prize.

Winner of Christmas window display competition announced

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