Plans advance to extend the Northumberland Line beyond Ashington down to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea after successful reopening. Northumberland Line Extension to Newbiggin by the Sea Gains Momentum Hey, guess what’s happening in Northumberland! The council wants to extend the Northumberland Line. They’ve asked officers to start planning it now. The railway reopened in December. That was the…
A crook used a stolen car to raid a gas station, steal goods, and lead police in a high-speed chase before being caught. Crook Raids Gas Station with Stolen Car, Flees Police at 100 mph A guy named Brian Coakley broke the law. He used a stolen car for his crime. He and another man…
Odessa Carey, in hospital for mental illness post 2019 decapitation of her mother, maintains her innocence. Woman in Ashington Decapitation Case Denies Killing Her Mother A woman named Odessa Carey is in a hospital. She has a mental illness and does not think she killed her mother. The incident happened back in April 2019. Her…
Philip Burton caught in Ashington with a large stash of dead cannabis; receives conditional discharge after July raid. Ashington Man Discovered with Large Tub of Dead Cannabis After Police Raid Hey, listen to what I just read. Police searched a guy’s house in Ashington. His name is Philip Burton. They found a big tub of…
Northumberland’s climate fund offers shares of £50,000 to local community groups for environment projects. £50,000 Northumberland Climate Fund Open to Community Group Bids Northumberland has a climate fund for local groups, giving away £50,000. Groups can get between £250 and £5,000. The fund helps projects fight climate change and protect the environment. The council wants…