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Kristine Reilly-Blake is smiling over her daughters shoulder. You can see the shoulder strap of her pink dress and her hair is tied back. Her daughter has straight blonde hair and is smiling at the camera

Parents criticise 'lack of plan' for schools

Concerned parents are holding a meeting but the council says the plans are "on schedule".

A man digs in front of a pair of swings. Around him are large mountains of earth in a play park which has been almost completely dug up

Playpark where 176 bombs found closed 'for months'

Councillors want the MoD to pay for the clean-up, but it says it has given support and advice.

Caitlin Riddell is sitting on a bar in front of some young cattle. She's a young woman with shoulder length fair hair and wearing an orange top and waterproof trousers

'So many farmers struggle with mental health'

Northumberland campaigner Caitlin Riddell says there are people who will listen and understand.

John Cunliffe is pictured in a room surrounded by books and photographs. He has a white beard and there is a Pat figure in the background.

Post office that inspired Postman Pat may be saved

Glendale Gateway Trust has an offer on the building accepted and has a new postmaster lined up.

A set of swings is in the foreground of the picture and behind there are large mounds of dug-up earth. Fencing is all round the site.

More WW2 bombs found under children's playpark

"It's quite something to think the children have been playing on bombs," a Wooler councillor says.

Two men in hi-vis clothes walk towards a fallen power line with a tree on the ground.

'Worrying' mobile problems cut people off in storm

Mobile networks say they are looking at ways to keep customers connected during storms.

A tanker on its side in a field in a very rural location. A pipe is being used to drain its contents to another lorry.

Road closed as tanker overturns spilling ethanol

The council says the road between the New Moor House crossroads and the Bridge of Aln is shut.

Grouse on brown moorland

'Worst grouse season for 30 years' hits businesses

Rural businesses say they have lost income as shoots across the country are cancelled.

A picture of a post office with a man standing in the doorway and a postbox prominent in the foreground. It's a long two-storey building with three large windows.

Post office with links to Postman Pat may close

It is hoped a local charity can raise enough money to buy the post office and keep it open.