The Journal's photographic archives offer a fascinating collection of pictures from some of Northumberland's set-piece annual events.
The Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Bedlington is one such event, with hundreds of pictures in our files.
Many show the bands and mine banners that were the mainstay of an event that at its height - when mining was one of the main industries in south east Northumberland - attracted thousands of spectators.
A hat-trick by Lee Ludlow swept Bedlington Terriers to a 3-1 victory over South Shields at Filtrona Park in the Northern League last night.
The Mariners' only goal came just before the end from Wyn Fremlin.
Bosses at Northumberland's new super council have been accused of failing to comply with an independent regulator's guidance by providing an 0845 number for people who need to contact the authority.
Bob Watson is unhappy that Northumberland County Council's new number is premium rate
Members of the public who telephone the all-purpose council - which came into being on April 1 following the switch to unitary local government - now have to use a single number, 0845 600 6400, to speak to call handlers.
East Chevington lifted the ACS Dobfar Cup following a 2-1 win over Morpeth Waterford Lodge.
As with last week's final, a late goal decided the game, and the winners came from a goal down to win. Lenny Lansbury put the Waterford in front on the half-hour mark with a smart finish, and his side held the lead until three minutes into the second half, when
Chevington leveled with a calmly dispatched penalty from Sean Palmer.
Both sides had chances to take the lead during the second half, but both goalkeepers made important saves to keep the scores level. The game was heading for extra time when Sean Palmer netted again with another well-taken goal to settle it.
In the SG Wealth Management Northumberland League, Bedlington travelled to Bomarsund and bowled their hosts out for just 111. Nicky Carr was destroyer in chief, his eight overs returning him figures of five for 11.
Sean McCafferty rattled out nine fours and two sixes in an unbeaten 66 that saw the Terriers home by seven wickets.
Corbridge put a severe dent in Berwick's excellent start to their top-flight career as they put their visitors to the sword.
Horrified animal cruelty campaigners are appealing for help to track down a thug who hacked off a dog's ears before dumping it by the side of the road.
The male black greyhound was found by a passer-by lying covered in blood and tied to a tree on a grass verge in Bank Top, Bedlington.
Both of the dog's ears had been sliced off, and he also had pieces of black electrical tape stuck to his legs and back.
Caretaker arrangements have been put in place for eight new parish councils in south east Northumberland, which have now become a reality.
The new authorities are in Ashington, Blyth, Cramlington, East Bedlington, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, North Bedlington, Seaton Valley and West Bedlington, and elections will be held on June 4 to decide their membership.
Candidates' nomination papers are now available from elections offices in Ashington (01670-532290) and Blyth (01670-542210).
Volunteers behind plans to launch a community radio station in Northumberland remain determined to make their dream a reality - despite the recession hitting vital fundraising efforts.
A five-strong team behind the proposed Synergy station - which would broadcast to about 130,000 people on the FM frequency - need to raise up to £60,000 to get it on the air.
Now hopes of launching the first of two trial broadcasts this summer are fading fast because of difficulties in securing grants, donations and sponsorship during the economic downturn.
This week's trip into The Journal's photographic library takes in images of Bedlington captured by our snappers over the last 100 years.
Brian Dodsworth and Alex Lawson led Bedlington Terriers to victory over Shildon in the Northern League last night. Shildon's only goal was a penalty by leading scorer Warren Byrne.
It's still nip and tuck at the top of the First Division after two of the four leading sides won last night. Spennymoor Town moved into pole position for the first time with a 3-2 victory over Ashington at the Brewery Field.
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