News
Race night event a reward for pupils
Hard-working students have been rewarded for their efforts with an evening of games, challenges and tea with their friends.
School receives an ‘outstanding’ mark
A Cramlington school has been graded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection last month.
A first for care home
A new Cramlington care home has welcomed its first resident after its official opening.
Charity gets funding for pilot project
Northumberland is one of only three counties in the country to receive Age UK funding to run a pilot project aimed at reducing the cost of falls among older people.
Great Wall walk in aid of charity
A Cramlington man will take on an epic walk along a section of the Great Wall of China to raise awareness of a life-threatening disease.
Teenagers get stand-up help with interviews
Teenagers are preparing for the job market with the help of a stand-up comedian.
Sport
Spartans TV looking for camera operator
Blyth Spartans TV ar elooking for a Match Day Camera Operator ahead of the new football season.
Spartans channel goes live
The end of the season for Blyth Spartans FC marked the launch of internet channel for the club.
Seville welcomes Spartans
Three Blyth Spartans fans recently visited the city of Seville in Spain on a friedship mission for the club.
Gordon double helps Wallsend Town retain Memorial Trophy
Paul Gordon netted twice as Wallsend Town retained the Northern Alliance Bill Gardner Memorial Trophy at Purvis Park on Wednesday evening.
Barrington Arms win Challenge Cup in extra time
In the Morpeth Sunday League’s ES Johnson Challenge Cup final, Bedlington Barrington Arms edged out Red Row Brick Club 2-1 after extra time to ensure it was party time on the town’s Front Street on Sunday night.
Perfect timing for Liam’s hole-in-one
A Morpeth golfer has received a limited-edition BOSS watch after scoring a hole-in-one during a recent competition at his club.
Lifestyle
Half term activities for youngsters at Woodhorn
With another school holiday just around the corner, staff at Woodhorn are busy preparing a packed programme of activities to keep the whole family entertained and engaged.
Shaunagh whistles at the theatre
A theatre company have high hopes for one of their young performers as the teenager prepares to take a key role.
Garage rock band play a free gig in Newbiggin
A local 60s garage rock band are preparing to hit the studio to record their debut album next month, with a gig in the county.
Choir ready for new show after success of annual gig
Ashington and District Male Voice Choir wowed the audience at their annual concert.
Volunteers sought to monitor river fly species on the River Wansbeck
People with an interest in Northumberland waterways are being sought as riverfly samplers.
County’s only Reggae DJ is riding the airwaves
Northumberland’s only Reggae DJ is jammin’ the airwaves Community radio station, Radio Northumberland has brought a touch of Jamaica to the region with the arrival of a brand new Reggae show.
Community
A fond farewell to retiring coaches
Wansbeck Gymnastics Club held a farewell party to celebrate the retirement of coaches Joan and Derick Turnbull and Diane Whitenstall.
Seminar brings projects together
At a seminar hosted by the Imperial War Museum on HMS Belfast in London last Wednesday, I was able to meet with some of the hundreds of representatives of community projects, museums and universities who plan to commemorate the First World War.
Trust seek sites for collections
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is appealing for people to set up collection boxes.
Residents invited to meet housing team
Residents in Seghill have been invited to join the team from Homes for Northumberland to talk about the service they offer.
Show will highlight hearing loss danger
A conference is being held to help people find out how they can protect their hearing.
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Weather for Blyth
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 10 C
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Wind Speed: 10 mph
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