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Memorial dating back to 1920 is returned video
A specially commissioned war memorial to commemorate former pupils and staff at a Bedlington school who gave their lives during World War One, has been returned to the school.
Young business brains get a pizza the action
Youngsters were given a pizza the action as they put their culinary and marketing skills to the test.
Childrens’ blog site is a web success
Young bloggers have achieved their first cyberspace target of 1,000 visitors to their site.
Pupils try their hand at flamenco dancing in Spanish week video
A Cramlington school have broadened their knowledge of the world with a Spanish week.
North East News
Police appeal over farm thefts
Two farms have been targeted by thieves in the Morpeth area of Northumberland.
Youth club to help younger children
A County Durham charity which has been helping young people for more than 40 years is expanding its services after it was awarded a cash grant from a housing association.
Man admits body disposal attempt
One of the men accused of killing wealthy oil executive Carole Waugh, who was originally from Durham, has admitted attempting to dispose of her body.
Crime scene officer's work reviewed
More than 300 criminal cases in Staffordshire and Cleveland that were potentially botched by a scenes of crime officer accused of lying about his qualifications are being reviewed by the police watchdog.
Mr Bean actor 'surprised' at award
Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson, who grew up in the North East, has said he was surprised when he found out he was being made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
National News
Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer
Former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has been diagnosed with cancer.
Children more at risk on roads
The proportional share of death and serious injury on the roads involving children aged under five is at the highest level for 10 years, according to a report.
Prison wing lambasted in report
A prison wing for low-risk inmates has been described by inspectors as the "worst establishment we have inspected in many years" following an unannounced visit.
TV licence fee excuses revealed
A homeowner tried to wriggle out of paying their TV licence fee by claiming they merely used the glow from the set as a lamp to help them read.
Doubts raised over value of HS2
Demand for the HS2 high-speed rail project has "likely been overestimated" and the £33 billion project does not offer good value for money, according to a report by a think-tank.
Business
Firms’ cash boost for apprentices video
A funding pot of £11.75m available to Northumberland businesses looking to take on apprentices and upskilling current employees was announced this week.
Port skills may lead to employment
A training course introducing youngsters to skills needed to work in the busy Port of Blyth could lead to employment opportunities.
£30,000 IT investment for business
A Northumberland-based accountancy practice has overhauled its operating systems with a £30,000 IT investment.
Window on Westminster
Issues need to be tackled now
Once again the Tory-led coalition government missed the chance to give Britain the Queen’s Speech it deserves when it voted down a Labour amendment to prioritise jobs and growth.
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Weather for Blyth
Tuesday 18 June 2013
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