Ashington1 day agoSchool to remain closed due to worsening cracksMowbray Primary School pupils are being educated at different locations while more checks are done.1 day ago1 Jan 2026Rail minister backs bid for more carriages on lineIt comes as double the number of expected journeys are made on the reopened Northumberland Line.1 Jan 202630 Dec 2025School permanently closed over structural damagePupils will attend different schools for several weeks while a new site is prepared, leaders say.30 Dec 202515 Dec 2025'Tragic mistake' caused motorbike rider's deathA Teesside judge questions the safety of the A19 junction where Dax Jones from Northumberland died.15 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Tyneside and Northumberland stories from this weekA mum warns nothing has changed since her daughter was killed by her ex-boyfriend three years ago.7 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Late trains for those enjoying night on the townAn additional late Monday to Saturday service is to be added to the timetable from 15 December.2 Dec 202518 Nov 2025Boss used company card for holidays and recordsThe managing director used his company card for fraudulent purchases for five years, a court hears.18 Nov 20257 Nov 2025New social housing in North East to get £1.1bnThe government says regional mayors will have the power to decide where the homes will be built.7 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Plans to build 152 homes in village approvedHorsham District Council backed the scheme in Ashington, despite more than 200 objections.6 Nov 2025...