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Teenagers get stand-up help with interviews

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:09:11 GMT

Teenagers are preparing for the job market with the help of a stand-up comedian.

Staff fundraise in memory of their colleague

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:42 GMT

More than £1,600 has been raised for St Oswald’s Hospice thanks to the Jobcentre Plus team in Ashington.

Damp forces pair to live in one room

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:03:12 GMT

A couple are being forced to cook, eat and sleep in the only room of their house not plagued by damp problems.

Big Top fun in Ashington as circus hits the town

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:20:09 GMT

A popular family circus has set up its big top in Ashington ready for a long weekend of fun.

Ann elected new head of the council

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:04 GMT

Cramlington Town Council has elected its new chairman for the forthcoming year.

Pet hurt after going missing

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:58:59 GMT

The owners of a dog who disappeared from outside a supermarket is appealing for information as to what happened to the labrador before he was returned suffering horrible injuries.

Groups encouraged to enter 2013 awards

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:29 GMT

Community groups, environmental projects and individuals who go the extra mile to improve their local environment are being urged to enter this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards.

Funding will pay for vital repairs to local church

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:28 GMT

A church in south east Northumberland has received a funding bosot of more than £18,000.

Green-fingered residents are invited to enter competition

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:27 GMT

A garden competition will once again take place in Ashington as it looks to follow on from its success last year.

Stage group appeal for new ‘Stars’

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:15 GMT

A theatre company based in south east Northumberland is appealing for more people to join the group.

Amy wins vote to be centre’s face for 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:58 GMT

A 17-year-old has won the competition to be the new face of a south east Northumberland shopping centre.

More horses are idenitified in micro-chipping sessions

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:48:04 GMT

A second session of horse micro-chipping and passporting took place this week to assist with efforts to control the number of loose and tethered horses in south east Northumberland.

Stacey is first to benefit from new surgery

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:49:32 GMT

A Blyth woman has become the first in the north east to undergo pioneering thyroid surgery, leaving her with a minimal scar on her neck.

Fun event has a porpoise for young pirates

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:35 GMT

Young pirates overran Newbiggin when they came ‘ashore’ for a fun day.

Genealogy project gets £50k award

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:20 GMT

A local family history project is celebrating success after their pioneering work received funding of almost £50,000.

Paralympic hero made a Freeman

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:24:42 GMT

A Paralympic hero from south east Northumberland has been made an Honorary Freeman of Gateshead.

Blyth Battery goes to war in 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:48:01 GMT

Visitors to Blyth at the weekend were confronted with a town at war, as a special event took place.

Club handed £5,000 for ladies’ game

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:13:09 GMT

Blyth Town FC have received more good news after being awarded a £5,000 grant from the Football Foundation.

Dangerous motorists get warning

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:12:18 GMT

Dangerous drivers across the county are being warned that police will take action against anyone caught breaking the law.

Residents can win cash with more recycling

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:53 GMT

Residents who recycle aerosols and hard plastic bottles could be in with a chance of winning a share of £10,000.