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Aln Valley Railway Men’s Shed has been shortlisted for national UK Men’s Sheds Award 2026.

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From left, Cllr Pat Elton, Sarah Legge, Ken Stait and Cllr Dr Wendy Fail.

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Illicit tobacco and vapes found during police and trading standards raids in Newcastle. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Drone now in use to combat illegal tobacco trade

Cable laying work gets go-ahead for the Berwick Bank windfarm.

'Cambois Connection' from North Sea windfarm gets go-ahead

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