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James Robinson
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Award-Winning journalist working as a Local Democracy Reporter covering Northumberland County Council for @chroniclelive.co.uk, BBC and others
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The new Reform opposition group on Tory-led Northumberland County Council are very unhappy with an ongoing constitution review - but others, including the Labour group leader, can't see an issue.
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Northumberland Reform claim council constitution review 'disadvantages' party
The group has lodged a formal complaint with the council
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June 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Never a dull moment in Northumberland - some very interesting, well-known candidates putting themselves forward for election. #Northumberland #localelections www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Former Northumberland Tory MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan standing in council elections
The former Berwick MP will be going up against the leader of Northumberland Labour
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April 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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It is absurd that such a major road remains single-carriageway. We talk a lot about safety on the A1, but the A69 needs improving too.
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Woman suffers serious injuries after A69 head-on crash in Northumberland
The incident happened between Haltwhistle and Greenhead on March 26
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April 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Bus parade confirmed ✅ #nufc

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Newcastle United confirm open-top bus plans as trophy parade details revealed
Newcastle United have held healthy discussions with the council and police ahead of the weekend's celebrations
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March 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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YOUR 2024/25 CARABAO CUP WINNERS 😍
March 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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THE BOY FROM BLYTH!!!!

SIMPLY INCREDIBLE!!!! 😍
March 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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PLAYER RATINGS!

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Newcastle player ratings: Wembley heroes score high but Burn scoops top prize
The Magpies have done it - Newcastle United won their first major honour since 1969
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March 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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WE ARE NEWCASTLE UNITED

CARABAO CUP WINNERS

#wedontdoquiet
March 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Dan Burn you wonderful, wonderful man. #nufc
March 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The American-backed datacentre will be built on the site of the former Blyth Power Station at Cambois
Major step forward for £10 billion project in Northumberland as plans approved
Major step forward for £10 billion project in Northumberland as plans approved
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March 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Breaking news in Prudhoe this afternoon - the high school could be closed for up to nine months
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High school could be closed for up to nine months after being deemed unsafe
Parents and pupils have been warned that the building is likely to be closed for “six to nine months as a minimum”
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February 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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This is not Iain Glen and therefore I cannot support it.
February 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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That Tarkowski goal is why we love football - what a moment
February 12, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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What's a term for wind above "blowing a hooley"?
January 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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The Government has increased the schools budget in Northumberland from £316.8 million to £341.4 million - but Tory councillors say this is still £3.7 million less than they expected
Northumberland schools budget 'substantially less' than expected
Government figures show that the council will receive a total of £341.4 million for the dedicated schools grant in 2025/26
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January 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Agree with @aaronjstokes.bsky.social on this - makes sense for Miggy to go now, but definitely leaves Newcastle light in forward areas. Be interesting to see what loans are available...
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Newcastle cannot make Almiron mistake amid Mbeumo and Semenyo transfer truth
Newcastle have decisions to make this month
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January 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Can't help but feel glum about this - just doesn't feel right to tear something like this down.
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Heartbreak for community as Victorian chapel set to be demolished
The former Methodist church will be replaced with affordable housing
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January 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Bit more clarity on what the Government meant when it said the plan to dual the A1 was "poor value for money". Not sure how well this will go down in north Northumberland...
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Scrapped project to dual A1 in Northumberland estimated to cost £500 million
The scheme was deemed poor value for money by the Government
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January 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The Gateshead Flyover is a sorry state of affairs for sure, but at least there is some mitigation given its age. This is brand new - hugely disappointing for the North East.
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Yes, you read that correctly - yet another piece of major North East infrastructure with structural defects, this time on the A1.

Indebted to residents who flagged up this issue, which was in the construction trade press at the back end of last year.

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A1 bridge defects confirmed on section of Birtley to Coal House upgrades
The newly-built Allerdene Bridge is one of several across the country where steelwork contractor Severfield has found welding problems, though National Highways says there is no immediate safety risk
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January 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Results have very much gone the way of #NUFC tonight. Three points tomorrow and we’re fourth
January 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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This whole situation is showing the ugly - and at times scary - side of politics in 2025. The fact a US billionaire can take up the cause of a far-right thug, leading to British MPs being abused and threatened, says to me that something is seriously wrong
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"Disgraceful" abuse sent to MP and his family after grooming gangs inquiry vote
Ian Lavery warned MPs' lives were at risk due to "malicious actors" stoking up an "atmosphere"
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January 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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The Traitors aren’t even having to stir the pot - faithful are just turning on each other so easily.
January 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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Top Tory councillor calls on Kim McGuinness to 'stand up' for Northumberland on housing targets
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Tory councillor calls on mayor to 'stand up' for county on housing targets
Under new targets set by the Government, the county will have to build 1,649 new homes a year in a bid to tackle the country's housing crisis
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January 7, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Cuts to bus services since 2011 have been 10 times higher in England's most deprived areas, with Tyne and Wear among the worst to suffer.

Report here on new research from @ipprnorth.bsky.social

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Bus service cuts in Tyne and Wear among worst in England, new analysis finds
The yearly number of bus miles driven per person in Tyne and Wear fell 14.22 miles from 2011 to 2023, according to new research from think tank IPPR North
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January 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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More massive news out of Northumberland - it's a big week for the county
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Major milestone reached in £10 billion AI datacentre scheme
An outline planning application has now been submitted
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December 4, 2024 at 9:32 AM