Ashington2 hrs agoWork starts on £16m leisure developmentA five-screen cinema and restaurants are being built in Ashington as part of a regeneration scheme.2 hrs ago7 days agoChild abuser and brother jailed over fake disability claimJohn Siddell sexually assaulted three boys in Leicestershire between 2018 and 2021.7 days ago11 May 2026North East 'voted in sorrow rather than anger'A number of Labour MP's in north-east England call for the prime minister to step down.11 May 202611 May 2026Eggs and abuse hurled at people in parkNorthumbria Police says it is increasing the amount of patrols in Ashington's Hirst Park.11 May 202610 May 2026Man, 43, dies in crash involving parked vehicleThe driver and sole occupant of the car died at the scene in Ashington, West Sussex, on Saturday.10 May 20265 May 2026More patrols at park hit by antisocial behaviourPolice say they have spoken to some of the children involved and seized e-scooters and e-bikes.5 May 202620 Apr 2026Pair kept man prisoner and tortured him over £120The ordeal included waterboarding and attacks with weapons including a cheese grater, a court hears.20 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Improvements promised at 'rundown' nature reserveA new group set up to support Choppington Woods says parts of the site are unsafe. 8 Apr 20265 Apr 2026Hundreds of motorbike riders join Easter egg runThe motorbike convoy dropped off Easter eggs at hospitals and raised money for charity. 5 Apr 2026...
