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Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: 'There is power in the trade union movement'

Snow on a road in the Alnwick area.

Data reveals extensive efforts of teams tackling snow and ice

An Arriva bus in Alnmouth.

Four in five buses in Northumberland on time

The Santander branch in Regent Street, Blyth. Picture by Google.

Bank's branches in Blyth and Whitley Bay to close later this year

There's still time to rescue Ratty.

There's still hope for our water voles, says Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Who is currently top of our Fantasy Festival League in December? Here's our look at the top streaming artists on Spotify who are confirmed to be performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit.

The most streamed artists performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit

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Algebra, geometry and statistics will all make an appearance in GCSE-level maths

What this year's GCSE maths pupils will learn before their final exam

Increase in number of UK businesses fleeing to Netherlands

Smart rings are increasingly becoming the choice of the health-conscious for their discreet monitoring abilities

Smart rings guide: The best, the worst, and one you can get for free

Baroness Helen Newlove's new report has laid bare the tragic impact that unresolved anti-social behaviour has on victims' lives.

Victims of unresolved anti-social behaviour 'suffer' for years
Victims of continuous anti-social behaviour are facing severe mental health issues and are living in hell, Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove has warned.
Heather Carrick

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Health expert explains damage caused by dismissing period problems

Clinical Pharmacist recommends food and drink to calm you on your wedding day - and what to avoid (Photo: Matthew - stock.adobe.com)

Pharmacist explains the most calming food to eat on your wedding day

Searches for 'tooth pain' have increased by 460% (Photo: Pexel/Anna Shvets)

Dental crisis - 'People are pulling out their own teeth'

Mark Brassell, chief executive of The Alnwick Garden, at Lilidorei.

Statistics highlight the success of Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden

Reuse and recycle clothes by swapping for sustainable fashion and zero waste. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can all be greener when it comes to fashion

Ronan Kanda

Watch: TV documentary highlights reality of Black Country knife crime

Passengers flying out of London Heathrow airport are more likely to have their flights cancelled than in any other UK airport. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)

Heathrow airport’s ‘most cancelled flights’ badge of shame

Tens of thousands of children are being taken on holiday during term time as parents look to save money

More parents opt to take children out of school for holidays

Alnmouth station ticket office

Alnmouth station staff hailed as 'marvellous ambassadors'

International students who come to the UK will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances in a government bid to bring migration down.

Many international students to lose right to bring family to UK

Breaking UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Plenty of Easter eggs will get eaten this weekend

Nearly 50% of children will have chocolate egg for breakfast on Easter

Dan Walker says he’s ‘glad to be alive’ after collision

How to make your New Year’s resolutions last into 2023

UK unemployment rate rises to 3.7% amid cost of living crisis according to ONS

Unemployment rate rises to 3.7% according to ONS

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Rishi Sunak will give his first speech of 2023 today. PIC: Leon Neal/Getty Images

All pupils in England to learn maths up to age of 18- according to PM
The prime minister will say the UK must “reimagine” approach to numeracy
Patrick Hollis

Christmas baby: Most popular elf names of 2022 revealed by Baby Bella

Figures show leisure journeys are returning to pre-pandemic levels.

Northumberland's busiest train station revealed

The UK's top trending destinations for cosy autumn travel. Clockwise, from top left, Alnmouth, Llangollen, Bamburgh and Bakewell.

Statistics show rising popularity of Northumberland villages for autumn breaks

Areas of Northumberland with the lowest Covid rates.

The 16 areas of Northumberland with the lowest Covid infection rates

Packers at Alnwick District Food Bank.

Alnwick food bank appeals for support ahead of 'difficult' winter

Best fitness watches 2021 Fitbit, Polar, Garmin - our expert reviews the most popular fitness trackers

Best fitness trackers 2021: from Fitbit to Garmin

Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan on a visit to the Berwick vaccine hub.

NHS data shows Berwick constituency has fifth highest vaccination rate

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year...

Demand has nearly quadrupled at Alnwick District Food Bank.

Alnwick District Food Bank reveals four-fold increase in demand

The condition of UK roads are putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in full
(Photo: Shutterstock)

The condition of UK roads is putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in ...

An aerial view of Berwick-Upon-Tweed from the town hall.

Statistics show value of tourism to Berwick

Covid-19 in Northumberland.

Covid-19 cases by council ward

How students can combat anxiety - advice from a therapist

The Eat Out to Help out initiative was aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry.

Eat Out to Help Out hailed a success

Boris Johnson explained the intention of the plans were to "reduce our health risks and
protect ourselves against coronavirus.” (Shutterstock)

‘Buy one get one free’ deals on snacks could be banned to combat obesity

Localised figures for care home deaths have been released.

One coronavirus care home death during July

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How well Northumberland is sticking to lockdown rules compared to the rest of t...
Google has published data on how different parts of the UK are sticking to coronavirus lockdown measures.
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There are 23 permanent blood donation venues in England (Shutterstock)

Where can I give blood? How to give blood in Northumberland as NHS appeals for m...

Will we see snow in Northumberland this Christmas?

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Picture from Pixabay

14-year life expectancy gap between different areas of Northumberland sparks cal...

Statistics showed there were 1,381 football-related arrests in England and Wales last season

Football arrests: this is how North East clubs ranked against others in the 2018...

Oral health crisis in care homes as residents miss out on vital treatment

Graphic by Mark Hall

Why air pollution is killing 7 million people every year

Automation is threatening to replace some jobs, with the probability of certain roles being replaced by robots more than 70 per cent. (Picture: Shutterstock)

How likely are you to be replaced by a robot at work?

Underpaid and undervalued: the reality of childcare work in the UK

An artists' impression of the school plans, which were unveiled by the Labour group in 2017.

Mayor demands urgent review of JCSC overhaul

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