Tickets, priced £5 including buffet, are available from secretary Terry Williamson on (01670) 860859 or musical director Pauline Locke on (01670) 521417

Tickets, priced £5 including buffet, are available from secretary Terry Williamson on (01670) 860859 or musical director Pauline Locke on (01670) 521417

If built, the proposed Morpeth northern bypass would complete a £50m investment in creating a new transport link between the A1 trunk road and the former mining communities of south east Northumberland.

If built, the proposed Morpeth northern bypass would complete a £50m investment in creating a new transport link between the A1 trunk road and the former mining communities of south east Northumberland.

Five minutes from time Gareth Bainbridge sealed Ashington's victory with a third.

Five minutes from time Gareth Bainbridge sealed Ashington's victory with a third.

Ian Lavery says he will drive round picking up loyal supporters.

The chairman made the offer after hearing that some of the club's older fans have been put off going to matches since the club moved to its new ground.

Ian Lavery says he will drive round picking up loyal supporters.

The chairman made the offer after hearing that some of the club's older fans have been put off going to matches since the club moved to its new ground.

More than 800 town hall employees have come forward to say they would consider accepting a payoff and getting out when the new unitary super council comes into being in April.

More than 800 town hall employees have come forward to say they would consider accepting a payoff and getting out when the new unitary super council comes into being in April.

North East Minister Nick Brown, pictured, said he would be urgently seeking advice over the situation, which comes after it emerged the council has £23m stuck in failed Icelandic banks.

North East Minister Nick Brown, pictured, said he would be urgently seeking advice over the situation, which comes after it emerged the council has £23m stuck in failed Icelandic banks.

Bedlington-born TV presenter Jayne Middlemiss hosted last night's second annual Wansbeck Business Awards, which were also addressed by Paul Robertson, editor of The Journal's sister paper the Evening Chronicle, and sponsored again by Rio Tinto Alcan.

Bedlington-born TV presenter Jayne Middlemiss hosted last night's second annual Wansbeck Business Awards, which were also addressed by Paul Robertson, editor of The Journal's sister paper the Evening Chronicle, and sponsored again by Rio Tinto Alcan.

But chief executive Steve Stewart and finance director Steven Mason said they are reviewing procedures.

The collapse of Iceland's banks was unprecedented and the council had followed guidelines.

But chief executive Steve Stewart and finance director Steven Mason said they are reviewing procedures.

The collapse of Iceland's banks was unprecedented and the council had followed guidelines.

Northumberland Sea Fisheries Committee has been running its lobster V-notching scheme for the past nine years, where it marks females carrying eggs to ensure they are returned to the water by fishermen.

The scheme was funded by European Union grants which have now stopped, meaning the committee has to find the money itself.

Northumberland Sea Fisheries Committee has been running its lobster V-notching scheme for the past nine years, where it marks females carrying eggs to ensure they are returned to the water by fishermen.

The scheme was funded by European Union grants which have now stopped, meaning the committee has to find the money itself.

Age Concern Northumberland has launched a special advocacy service to help over-50s to have their say. Funded by Comic Relief, the scheme provides a confidential, impartial and free service.

Age Concern Northumberland has launched a special advocacy service to help over-50s to have their say. Funded by Comic Relief, the scheme provides a confidential, impartial and free service.

Eight people were arrested and charged following the 18-month investigation by Northumbria Police into the gang's large-scale drug dealing activities - which involved cocaine and Ecstasy.

Eight people were arrested and charged following the 18-month investigation by Northumbria Police into the gang's large-scale drug dealing activities - which involved cocaine and Ecstasy.

The work is being carried out at the same time as ongoing improvements to Sheepwash Bridge, which have led to the closure of the road to through traffic.

The work is being carried out at the same time as ongoing improvements to Sheepwash Bridge, which have led to the closure of the road to through traffic.

Brittany biscuits, Italian nougat, croissants and freshly cooked crepes will be among goods on sale.

Brittany biscuits, Italian nougat, croissants and freshly cooked crepes will be among goods on sale.

He spoke at the Kirkley Hall campus near Ponteland, where 75 students were recognised for their achievements.

He spoke at the Kirkley Hall campus near Ponteland, where 75 students were recognised for their achievements.

Town hall bosses insist the money is safe, but Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell and regional TUC secretary Kevin Rowan expressed concerns about the latest financial revelations surrounding the county council.

Town hall bosses insist the money is safe, but Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell and regional TUC secretary Kevin Rowan expressed concerns about the latest financial revelations surrounding the county council.

The trip, which takes place during half-term, involves 24 youngsters ranging in age from nine to 18 years. The musicians will play both alone and with local groups, at Rhinebeck, New York State; Hyde Park; Montpelier, Vermont; and Boston.

The trip, which takes place during half-term, involves 24 youngsters ranging in age from nine to 18 years. The musicians will play both alone and with local groups, at Rhinebeck, New York State; Hyde Park; Montpelier, Vermont; and Boston.

County MPs called for an investigation after it was revealed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Iceland's banks were facing difficulties as early as August last year - months before the county council invested its cash.

County MPs called for an investigation after it was revealed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Iceland's banks were facing difficulties as early as August last year - months before the county council invested its cash.

He was walking along Darnley Road with two friends at about 1.25am when they were approached by three youths, believed to be aged 15-17, who demanded the man's phone. He handed it over before attempting to run off, but fell over and was then forced to hand over his wallet. The man was not injured and the youths made off towards Green Lane.

Witnesses should call Ashington CID on 0345 604-3043, ext 61648.

He was walking along Darnley Road with two friends at about 1.25am when they were approached by three youths, believed to be aged 15-17, who demanded the man's phone. He handed it over before attempting to run off, but fell over and was then forced to hand over his wallet. The man was not injured and the youths made off towards Green Lane.

Witnesses should call Ashington CID on 0345 604-3043, ext 61648.

The Colliers' victory came away to Gosforth Bohemian Garnett. The goals were courtesy of Malcolm Lawson and Dylan Williamson, with the reply for Gosforth from Craig Ewan.

The Colliers' victory came away to Gosforth Bohemian Garnett. The goals were courtesy of Malcolm Lawson and Dylan Williamson, with the reply for Gosforth from Craig Ewan.

The new Northumberland County Council must find £27m of savings before it sits for the first time in April next year.

The new Northumberland County Council must find £27m of savings before it sits for the first time in April next year.