Ian Smith Journalist
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Specialist reporter for Northumberland providing news, features and lifestyle content from across the patch.

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Northumberland Gazette

2186 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Coquetdale farmers receive funding from Northumberland National Park Authority to improve habitats

Coquetdale farmers have received funding to improve habitats for grazing and wildlife.

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Blyth councillors join forces to fund flood alleviation works on sports pitches

Councillors have clubbed together to help tackle a long-running flooding issue in Blyth.

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New owners of north Northumberland pub outline plans to build on success

A popular pub in north Northumberland is under new ownership.

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Rural crime report reveals thieves are making up for lost time after pandemic

Following two years of decreasing rural theft during the pandemic, the start of 2022 has seen a sharp rise in rural c...

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Campsite owner seeks permission for 12 touring caravan plots at Northumberland beauty spot

Plans to create 12 additional touring caravan plots at a Northumberland campsite have been submitted.

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Alnwick Flower Festival makes successful return

Alnwick Flower Festival made a successful return after a Covid-enforced two year absence.

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Ashington and Berwick charities receive generous grant from Opencast

Tech consultancy Opencast is supporting 10 charities for its 10th anniversary year.

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Northumberland forestry project awarded £720,000 for new tree planting

Plans to plant millions of trees across Northumberland have received £720,000 Government funding.

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17 pictures of floral displays in Alnwick maintained by bloom volunteers and town council

Alnwick Town Council and Alnwick in Bloom have been working together to make sure Alnwick’s floral displays are in ti...

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Community celebrates belated milestone for Alnwick landmark with Picnic in the Park

Families enjoyed a picnic and music in Alnwick on Saturday.

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Northumberland cafe to host bank 'collie-day' get together for four-legged friends

Dozens of border collies are expected to gather for a bank ‘collie-day’ get together.

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Northumberland village show all set to return after four year gap 'barring a plague of locusts'

Glanton Show is set to return following an enforced hiatus of four years.

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