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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.
Hip, hip hooray for NHS trust
HEALTH staff are celebrating after winning a top award for improving the quality of care for people who have had a hip fracture.
NUFC stars visit brave youngster
A YOUNGSTER has been given a special treat to put the smile back on his face as he recovered from a major operation.
Accolade for mine company
THE mining firm running the Shotton opencast site, near Cramlington, has been named by its peers as the best in the business.
Youngsters give their toys to help others
AN EXERCISE class for youngsters that has facilities in Cramlington and Morpeth has donated toys to disadvantaged children.
Murder suspect to appear in court
A MAN will appear in court this morning in connection with a murder in Blyth.
Evolution 2012 line up revealed
EVOLUTION Festival returns to the North East on the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend with a stellar line up of the most influential and exciting names in popular music. Evolution attracts 28,000 people per day to the Quayside, delivering an outstanding bill of contemporary live acts and dj’s at an unbeatable price.
Gemma is a top mechanic
A FEMALE motor mechanic apprentice has taken home a national award for public services.
Goods seized in raids across Northumberland
MONEY, drugs and suspected stolen property has been seixed from 16 people in a series of raids across Northumberland.
An army of volunteers set to help digital switchover
AN ARMY of volunteers are being recruited to help with the digital TV switchover scheduled for later this year.
School’s kart racers reach regional final
SIX students from Cramlington Learning Village have taken the chequered flag and qualified for the regional final of the British Schools Karting Championship (BSKC).
County’s brochure promotes weddings
THOSE planning to tie knot are being encouraged to consider wedding venues in the county.
Care home praised in survey
A CARE home in Cramlington has scored top marks in a resident satisfaction survey.
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COUNCILS across the north east are joining together for the first time to combat the rising number of children in care by encouraging more people to consider fostering.
Stay away from wind turbines, crooks told
METAL thieves are being warned they will be putting their lives at risk if they try to steal from a new wind farm.
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Family raise cash to thank hospital
A FAMILY have raised more than £1,000 for hospital staff to show their gratitude to them for trying to save a mum’s life.
School getting set for Olympic Games
Cramlington Learning Village has been welcomed into this year’s Olympic Games’ Get Set network.
Panto a giant boost for Callum
A FUNDRAISING drive to send a youngster to America for pioneering surgery has been given a double boost.
Taffy helps children read between lines
PUPILS have been reading between the lines while taking part in an initiative to promote a love of reading.
Nine arrested as police crack down on drugs
NINE people have been arrested in a police crackdown on drugs and money-laundering.
Caroline to have a ball to aid trust
A CRAMLINGTON mum is showing her appreciation to a charity which helped her when she was seriously ill.
Youngsters brought to book
young bookworms from two south east Northumberland high school helped decide the winner of this year’s North East Teenage Book Award.
Secrets of business are shared
SUCCESSFUL businesswomen have been sharing their secrets with Year 11 pupils from schools in south east Northumberland.
Police crack down on disorder by drunken revellers
POLICE in Bedlington are calling last orders on rowdy revellers.
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.
Warning of false e-mail ‘linked’ to 2011 Census
RESIDENTS are being warned to ignore scam e-mails regarding last year’s 2011 Census.
Grants on offer for electric car charging
BUSINESSES are being encouraged to take advantage of a 100 per cent grant to help grow the electric car charging point network in Northumberland.
Hundreds of TV licence dodgers caught out
MORE than 1,000 TV licence dodgers were caught in south east Northumberland last year, latest figures reveal.
Union hits back over plans to cut mileage rate in NHS
A UNION has warned a local NHS trust that could face a legal challenge over plans to cut staff mileage rates.
1 commentExtra cash to improve home care
THE county council is to receive almost £1m to help people leave hospital and receive care at home.
1 commentMan arrested on suspicion of killing deer
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of poaching after two deer carcasses were found by a roadside.
My daughter wouldn’t be here today without you
A MUM is aiming to raise money for hospital staff to thank them for saving her daughter’s life.
Shoppers up in arms as bus route is axed
shoppers in Stakeford will find it harder to get their groceries now a bus service has been scrapped.
Lauren’s award for Girlguiding support
A TEENAGER from Cramlington has been recognised for making a significant contribution to Girlguiding.
Volunteers are sought to research our history
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to dig into history at Woodhorn Museum.
Summer opening for £2.5million veterinary centre in Morpeth
WORK is on track to open a new £2.5million Morpeth veterinary centre in June, which will bring six new jobs to the area.
Social care survey needs users’ views
USERS of Northumberland’s social services are being asked to share their views on the care and support they receive.
1 commentCrohn’s disease sufferer raising awareness of condition
A YOUNG woman from south east Northumberland is determined to raise awareness of a disease which almost took her life.
Pet hospital looking into concept of test tube puppies - Video video
THE concept of test tube puppies is unlikely to be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a hospital for pets.
Northern Lights, camera, action! Picture gallery
HUNDREDS of people turned out across south east Northumberland on Sunday and Monday nights to catch a glimpse of the northern lights – and they were not left disappointed.
Lions hand over to a new generation
TEAM-MATES roared with pride as they celebrated a year of Lions rugby and passed on the mantle to the next Year 10 hopefuls.
School a class act at cabinet elections
TWO youngsters from the same school have been elected to Northumberland County Council’s youth cabinet.
MP calls for review into breast implant scandal
BLYTH Valley MP Ronnie Campbell has demanded a review of medical guidelines following the breast implant scandal.
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Weather for Blyth
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
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Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: West
