Cramlington15 hrs agoMedicine packaging staff end strike after pay dealStaff secured an "improved pay deal", worth 12.3% over three years, after walkouts began in mid-May.15 hrs ago21 hrs agoPolice officer suffers 'life-threatening injuries'Police say an officer is in a "life-threatening" condition and a man is being held following the crash in Cramlington.21 hrs ago2 days agoWW2 memorial plaque honour for 'forgotten sons'Fifteen men from Burradon, who lost their lives in WW2, are honoured after a 30-year name search.2 days ago29 May 2026Medicine packaging workers extend strike actionUnite says workers will walk out two more days each week after a rejected pay offer.29 May 202610 May 2026Centenary of train derailment 'not a celebration'Organisers say the guided walks explore the impact of the event which saw eight miners imprisoned.10 May 20268 May 2026Medicine packaging workers strike over pay disputeWorkers at Amcor in Cramlington are walking out every Monday for 11 months over a pay dispute.8 May 20267 May 2026Christmas attack paramedic 'honoured' to meet KingClaire Swinbourne, who raises awareness of assaults on emergency staff, attends a royal party.7 May 202630 Apr 2026Plea to report 'moron' electric motorbike pestsNorthumberland councillor Wayne Daley says nuisance electric motorbike riders should be reported.30 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Fire service failures 'could risk public safety'Northumberland's fire service does not have accurate data on high risk sites, inspectors find.29 Apr 2026...