4 hrs ago | The Journal Newspaper Online
Sculpture commemorates Bedlington's role in developing modern rail travel
A STRIKING new piece of public artwork was unveiled yesterday to permanently commemorate the key role a Northumberland town played in the development of the modern railway system.
8 hrs ago | The Journal Newspaper Online
End of an era as two Northumberland football clubs forced to fold
Amble United, who played in the Northern Alliance Premier Division, and Red Row Brick Club, from the Morpeth Sunday League, have both folded since the end of last season.
12 hrs ago | Chronicle Live
Northumberland County Council to target horses problem
Action to tackle the growing problem of horses being illegally tethered or abandoned on public land in part of Northumberland will be discussed at a multi-agency meeting tomorrow.
14 hrs ago | Chronicle Live
Morpeth concert date for ex-Jam star Foxton
Former Jam and Stiff Little Fingers bass guitarist, Bruce Foxton, is coming toMorpeth next weekend as part of his latest UK concert tour Former Jam and Stiff Little Fingers bass guitarist, Bruce Foxton, is coming to Northumberland next weekend as part of his latest UK concert tour.
19 hrs ago | Chronicle Live
Whitley Bay Bloom award winners told to remove street flower planters
Green-fingered residents who helped their street win awards with a blooming makeover have been asked to remove their planters from the area - because the council say they are causing an obstruction Green-fingered residents who helped their street win awards with a blooming makeover have been asked to remove their planters from the area - because ... (more)
22 hrs ago | News Guardian
Veteran awarded Arctic Star Medal
Stephen Davison, 88, of Whitley Bay, was awarded the Arctic Star Medal for his bravery in keeping vital supply lines open to Russia between August 1941 and May 1945.
22 hrs ago | News Guardian
Teenager honoured for police cadet work
Drew Powell, from North Shields, was honoured at North Tyneside Council's Commendation Awards and Young Person's Commendation Scheme.
VIDEO - Emily Inspires - Cycle Ride
The Bikes and Bonnets cycle ride from Longhorsley to Morpeth was one of the events dedicated to suffragette Emily Davison.Highlighting the importance of the bicycle in the women's suffrage campaign it also marked 100 years since Emily left her Longhorsley home to begin her journey to the Derby where she received fatal injuries from the King's ... (more)
Queen's birthday marked by 21-gun salute in York
Officer Cadet Nicola Hargreaves, 28, and Lance Bombardier Michelle Garbutt, 31, were members of a gun crew from Blyth who fired one of three 105 mm light guns.
Paul Gascoigne speaks of mad Moat moment
Speaking at a question and answer session in South Shields, Paul Gascoigne revealed the night he tried to save killer Raoul Moat Football legend Paul Gascoigne has spoken out about the infamous night he turned-up at the police stand-off with killer Raoul Moat.
Ben Pringle Born in Whitley Bay Ben played for the Wallsend Boys Club before joining West Bromwich Albion as a trainee.
Drinks warning issued to Ashington licensees
Police officers and council public protection officials joined forces on a new crackdown on under-age boozing in Ashington, Northumberland Police officers and council public protection officials joined forces on a new crackdown on under-age boozing in a Northumberland town.
Delayed DCED decision on Northumberland County HPRP grant due soon
Northumberland County will be hearing from the state "shortly" about possible payback of as much as $185,000 in grant money for a homelessness prevention program.
North East torch bearers rewarded with honours
DEDICATED people who work to make communities better in the North East have been recognised in a range of fields spanning from education to sport.
VIDEO - Pupils Dig In At Cragside
Local schoolchildren have come up with a design for one of the flower beds in the formal garden at Cragside.
Hexham hydro-electricity scheme shelved due to rise in costs
ACOMMUNITY project to generate green electricity by harnessing the power of a fast-flowing Northumberland river has been shelved because of a massive rise in costs.
Tyneside Cinema hosts premier of new teen movie
We've joined forces with Northumbria Police to identify 75 suspects linked to shoplifting offences in a three-part special which starts today Celebrating 30 years in the business, Bon Jovi showed they haven't lost any of their magic as they performed to delighted North East fans tonight The former Cold Feet star on juggling work with motherhood and ... (more)
Shopping centre unveils colourful Emily tribute
Newminster and Chantry pupils unveil some of their Suffragette artwork, which are approved by their teachers and Sanderson Arcade staff.
Blaze hits Berwick Garden Centre
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Use of video arraignments praised, expected to grow
Officials say arraigning defendants by video has saved Northumberland County and municipalities hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless man hours while allowing the court system to be more efficient.