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Fundraiser for hospital

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:58:08 +0000

A CHARITY night will be held next month to raise money for the oncology unit at Ashington’s Wansbeck General Hospital.

Smelter mustn’t be allowed to leave toxic legacy, say villagers

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:56:34 +0000

HORRIFIED villagers are calling for action to be taken to prevent a toxic legacy being left after Lynemouth’s Rio Tinto Alcan smelter complex closes later this year.

Ashington set for brand new skate park

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:23:52 +0000

ASHINGTON is set to get it’s very own skate park thanks to a £170,000 grant from the Wansbeck Fairshare at the Community Foundation.

Schools are invited to go extra mile for Sport Relief

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:56:32 +0000

SCHOOLS and early years groups are being invited to put on their running shoes for charity.

Fun-filled weekend at maritime centre

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:55:18 +0000

NEWBIGGIN Maritime Centre is holding a weekend of film, song, comedy and crafts for the family.

We are now living in a ‘ghost town’

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:18:45 +0000

SO another shop in Blyth is set to close, Bonmarché. How many more?

‘Wrong edition’ of Highway Code?

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:18:35 +0000

MY daughter who is learning to drive asked me to get her a copy of the Highway Code the next time I was in Newcastle.

Restrictions to eradicate traffic issue near school

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:20:33 +0000

NEW traffic restrictions will be imposed to stop problem parking around a Blyth school.

Thank you Julie for assistance

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:39:03 +0000

I would like to thank a young lady called Julie who came to my aid in the Matalan car park at Kingston Park on Monday, February 6.

Project requires accommodation

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:39:03 +0000

LEADING Link is a social enterprise based in south east Northumberland.

Support for axing of bus service

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:38:49 +0000

WITH regards to the stopping of the X18 bus service, I support Arriva’s decision axing this service as it is not warranted.

Aim is to support local businesses

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:38:48 +0000

I WELCOME the total agreement with myself of your contributor, Mr Swinburn (News Post Leader, February 9), to the idea that it is time that the county council passed something to town councils that actually brought in some revenue.

Walk’s £2,134 in aid of lifeboat

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:38:41 +0000

ON September 18 last year, Jennifer Tweddle and friends did a sponsored walk in aid of the Blyth All Weather Lifeboat in memory of her late husband Barry Tweddle, who was a fisherman from Cramlington who sadly lost his life whilst fishing at Blyth, Cambois.

Decision restores democracy faith

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:38:34 +0000

GREAT decision by Northumberland County Council planners restores faith in local democracy and gives future hope that green areas can be protected.

Town will suffer with centre move

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:38:30 +0000

I RECENTLY attended a consultation meeting on the county council’s plans for a new leisure centre in Ashington.

All our Yesteryears – Thursday, February 19, 1987 and Thursday, February 15, 1962

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:43:06 +0000

Thursday, February 19, 1987

Police back to school to tackle bullying

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:02:24 +0000

POLICE have been in the classroom to talk about bullying and anti-social behaviour.

Dancing their way to success at school

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:01:07 +0000

DOZENS of pupils put on their dancing shoes for a school competition.

Fundraiser for youths brings in £11,000

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:07:33 +0000

A YOUTH organisation has launched a large fundraising drive.

Mum backs stop smoking scheme

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:01:55 +0000

A SINGLE mother who gave up her 30-year smoking addiction after being inspired by her daughter is urging others to give up the habit.