Cramlington10 hrs agoHealthcare assistants begin strike over pay dealThe workers are locked in a dispute with Northumbria Healthcare Trust, which runs six hospitals.10 hrs ago1 day ago£500k fund to replace leaky leisure centre roofNorthumberland County Council agrees to pay for the work to replace the leaking flat roof.1 day ago3 days agoTyneside stories you might have missed this weekThe Sycamore Gap tree memorial is unveiled and the new Metro trains are pulled from service again.3 days ago8 Jul 2025School remains closed after solar panel fireThe school in Cramlington will remain closed until Thursday, Northumberland County Council says.8 Jul 20255 Jul 2025Solar panel fire breaks out at primary schoolSolar panels on the roof of Shanklea Primary School in Cramlington were ablaze, fire service says.5 Jul 20255 Jul 2025Girls team excited as Lionesses start Euro 2025A Northumberland team competes in a tournament the same day England plays its first Euro 2025 game.5 Jul 20254 Jul 2025Healthcare staff to strike for 48 hours over payUnison says more than 300 of its members at the trust were balloted over the strike action.4 Jul 202520 Jun 2025Alcoholic arsonist attacked elderly mum's homeThe 85-year-old victim was woken by a vibrating fire alarm placed beneath her pillow, a court hears.20 Jun 202527 May 2025MP slams local bus services as 'unreliable'The Bus Services Bill will give local areas more power to improve public transport, Labour says.27 May 2025...
