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The Berwick Rotary Club tree on Marygate. Picture by Tim Barnsley.

Countdown to Christmas in town as Rotary Club tree put in place

Midweek meals have turned ‘boring’ and ‘repetitive’ for many adults

This calculator reveals the monetary value of your free time

The top 10 business challenges CEOs face

These two groups of people may experience imposter syndrome at work

An artist's impression of how Bridge Street will look outside Blyth Library once the work is complete. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Improvement works begin on Bridge Street in Blyth

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

Roadworks delays branded 'absolute disgrace'

An aerial picture of the site for the new hospital in Berwick. Picture: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

New hospital will soon take shape as work set to start on building's steel frame

An artist's impression of the new cycle route in Tynemouth. (Photo by North Tyneside Council)

Cycle path construction due to start

Some services are not stopping at Morpeth Railway Station, as well as the stations at Cramlington and Manors.

Rail disruption as repairs are required at Plessey Viaduct

The A1 near Burgham.

New roadworks set to start on the A1 in Northumberland
Resurfacing works are planned on the A1 in Northumberland.

Residents have raised concerns over safety with the new configuration – particularly with the raised traffic calming zebra crossings being removed and what they believe is a lack of signage.

Residents once again raise concerns for pedestrian safety at access road

The first phase of The Links at South Beach was completed earlier this year. (Photo by David Wood)

Consultation planned for retail development's phase two

Willowburn Retail Park in Alnwick.

Work set to start on new B&M store in Alnwick

The top 20 modern wonders of the world, according to UK adults

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

Cullercoats Metro station footbridge. (Photo by Nexus)

Work starts to restore Cullercoats Metro station's footbridge

Nandos is giving away free chicken for students on results day

Free food for GCSE students on results day - including Nando’s

Hannah Lumley, 42, moved into her detached three-bedroom redbrick town house, in Northstowe, Cambs eight months ago and is the town's only child minder.

Why mum in UK’s most soulless town ‘wouldn’t live anywhere else’

Netting is currently in place underneath the canopy to ensure the station is safe. (Photo: Nexus)

Restoration of Whitley Bay Metro station's canopy at risk

In the foreground are Coun Jeff Watson, left, and Scott Sherrard.

Work starts to create temporary cinema at site in Berwick

Nandos is giving away free chicken for students on results day

Free food for A Level students on results day - including Nando’s

Network Rail working on the Northumberland line at Bedlington South. Photo: NCJ Media/Simon Greener.

Work to restore passenger rail services closes in on a major milestone

Staff and students are delighted that construction is underway. (Photo by Cleaswell Hill School)

Work starts on school's second site

A fifth of parents would be ‘unlikely’ to encourage their children to go to university.

Many parents would struggle to support their child financially

Matt and Carlie with their children Lincoln, seven, Delilah, four and Adelaide in Bali.

UK family who sold everything to move to Bail say they ‘struck gold’

Ben Ross pictured just after getting the keys to the property in Wooler that will be the Arlington House Hotel when it opens.

New self check-in hotel set for Wooler

James Martin - Credit: Getty

TV chef James Martin reveals cancer diagnosis

TV chef James Martin has revealed he underwent treatment for facial cancer in 2018

A CGI impression of the improvements to Bridge Street. The white buildings represent existing structures on the road, such as Blyth Library. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Bridge St improvement work to start in coming months

Council leader Glen Sanderson with Pieter Esbach from Morgan Sindall outside the old Bedlington Station. (Photo by NCC)

Construction to start on three Northumberland Line stations

Barry Reed, headteacher, and Sarah Fitton, lead administrator, for Gilbert Ward Academy at the school's site. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Construction progress on Gilbert Ward Academy in Blyth

A £1million mansion could be yours for £550,000 – - but buyers should be aware it comes with a huge catch.

£1m mansion up for grabs for bargain £550k – but there’s a huge catch

Northumbrian Water’s site at Murton, near Berwick.

£37m investment helps protect Northumberland water supplies

Oppenheimer cast leave UK premier: SAG-AFTRA strike explained

Dolly Dimples restaurant in Blyth has been forced to close this weekend by rising utility bills. (Photo by Google)

Blyth restaurant to close, blaming 500% utilities hike

Deputy headteacher Sally Collins and outdoor learning teacher James Groundwater, who leads the train project, in the finished STEM classroom

Blyth school completes project to convert train into learning spaces

Tips for Tending your lawn following UK thunderstorms and flooding

James Elliott pictured by Kevin Brady next to the works site in January.

End of the road for diversion, but safety concerns remain

Murderer who threw petrol on wife and set her on fire jailed for life

Murderer who threw petrol on wife and set her on fire jailed for life

A CGI image of what the interior of the new Blyth cultural hub will look like. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Plans for £15m regeneration project in Blyth approved

Neil Conaghan, chief executive at GoFibre.

Work begins on construction of new full fibre broadband network

An artist's impression of the revamp at The Dirty Bottles.

Alnwick set to get a taste of the Toon

Iconic UK game show rebooted after 22 years with a new host

Boots to close 300 stores in the UK over the next year

A CGI of the proposed new culture hub.

Culture hub project recommended for approval
Council officers are recommending the planned culture hub project and Market Place refurbishment in Blyth is given planning permission by councillors next week.

Smoke can be seen coming from the embankment on recent Google Maps satellite pictures.

Plans to make burning former railway embankment safe

Montel (L) and Mal (R), both 25, are the new bombshells set to enter the Love Island villa and date four new singletons after a shock twist.

Love Island 2023: Who are new bombshells Mal and Montel?

Roadworks in Cramlington have been ongoing since summer 2022.

Cramlington roadworks move to the next phase

Aldi is offering a special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30

Aldi offering special voucher ideal for parents when you spend £30

Coun Hill said that the highways department and herself are grateful to residents for their patience and understanding during the time of the project.

Roundabout resurfacing project in Berwick area finished

Children enjoying the light trail.

Light trail to return bigger and better than ever

Hairy Bikers Dave Myers cancer update following 30 rounds of chemotherapy

Hairy Biker Dave Myers issues health update after cancer diagnosis

Jodie Comer is in the running to play the next James Bond after her Tony award win for Prima Facie.

Who is the next James Bond? Bookies odds on Jodie Comer playing 007

Famous Pulitzer Prize winning author dies aged 89

Rhys Whittock the prince harry lookalike dressed up.

Meet the Prince Harry lookalike who earns over £1,000 a day