- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
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Museum in running for top award
ASHINGTON’S Woodhorn Museum is one of the most family-friendly in the country, according to a national competition’s judges.
Selfish motorists ‘not worth their salt’
DRIVERS in Cramlington are being asked to show true grit in the face of wintry weather instead of putting their own needs first.
Donations fund new veterinary facility
A NEW veterinary training facility has been unveiled by Northumberland College with the help of donations from a local charity.
Walkers sound the alert after mistiming trip
TWO hill walkers had to call out rescuers after getting into difficulties in the Cheviots last week.
Turning ‘an accident waiting to happen’
FEARS have been voiced that it is only a matter of time before a child is injured or killed at a junction near a Bedlington school unless action is taken to make it safer.
North East News
Jobseeker skills disparity revealed
Only 9% of Newcastle jobseekers believe strong communication and teamwork are important, despite most employers considering them to be vital, according to new research.
Hunt for hooded burglars begins
Two hooded burglars broke into a Gateshead pensioner's home and stole jewellery from around her neck, police have revealed.
Fans hurt as ball kicked into crowd
Cleveland Police are investigating after two fans were injured when a football was kicked into the crowd at a League One game.
Baker hits out at wind turbines
Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has criticised the number of wind turbines springing up in the countryside, including near where he grew up in Durham.
Northumberland burglary warning
Homeowners in north Northumberland have been warned to be extra vigilant following two burglaries in the area.
National News
'Sharp drop' in degree courses
The number of degree courses on offer at UK universities has been slashed by more than a quarter in the past six years, new research suggests.
Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
Tourists face "rip-off charges" being imposed by some travel organisations, according to Which? Travel magazine.
Probe into sex-selection abortions
An investigation into claims that some doctors are granting women illegal abortions based on the sex of their unborn baby has been launched by the Department of Health.
UK urged to support tar sands ban
The UK must not block moves which would effectively ban polluting "tar sands" for use as transport fuels in Europe, green groups have warned ahead of a key EU vote.
GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
GPs have been over-paid millions of pounds for patients who have moved practice, died or been forced to leave the country, according to a new report.
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Gemma is a top mechanic
A FEMALE motor mechanic apprentice has taken home a national award for public services.
Tips on how to impress a potential employer
HELPFUL tips are being offered to job-seekers preparing to meet a potential employer.
County’s brochure promotes weddings
THOSE planning to tie knot are being encouraged to consider wedding venues in the county.
Family fun combined with search for a job
A FAMILY fun day is being held to help those out of work and looking for new employment.
Bid to improve county’s tourism strategy
TOURISM bosses have come together in a bid to improve the management of Northumberland’s multi-million pound tourism industry.
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Weather for Blyth
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: West
