Thousands of people who put their names to petitions opposing the potential closure of day care centres in Northumberland have been sent official council letters - questioning whether they had the right information when they signed.
The letters - signed by a senior member of the Liberal Democrat administration at County Hall - have gone out to almost 2,500 people who signed petitions calling for the seven county council-run centres for the elderly and disabled to remain open.
Yesterday they were branded insulting, unnecessary and a waste of taxpayers' money by some of those who have received them.
A mother and daughter are aiming to carve a niche in the busy events market by combining their talents.
Black and Gold Event Management, based in Nedderton Village near Bedlington, Northumberland, has just been launched by Alison Gordon and her daughter Rebecca Teasdale.
Mrs Gordon had arranged conferences and corporate events while working for a number of firms and had started organising events for friends when one suggested she and her daughter team up.
All of Ho Sanderson's companies have been placed in administration by the businessman following the shooting riddle which left him horrifically injured.
Landowner, farmer and property developer Mr Sanderson, 59, suffered serious facial injuries when he apparently tripped and shot himself while walking in the fields surrounding his home at Eshott Hall near Felton, Northumberland, in March.
Now Mr Sanderson, his wife Margaret, and sons Mark and David have taken the decision to place the family's portfolio of businesses in administration.
Agony aunt Denise Robertson will visit a Northumberland children's centre on Friday to help raise awareness of its work with parents.
Denise, of Sunderland, will attend the Bedlington Sure Start Children's Centre in Stead Lane to chat to parents and staff. She will also answer questions about parenting skills.
During her visit to the centre, which opened in 2002, Denise, a Journal columnist, will observe play sessions, sports activities and singing.
Alan George and Mark Stevenson were on top form in round four of the Bedlington Station WMC Coors Ian Whillis Memorial competition.
George took the spoils in a tough semi-final against Lee Williams and followed up in great style by winning a nail-biting final against Darren Shields by four legs to three.
The second final saw Mark Stevenson pitting his wits against Graeme Stoddart.
Court proceedings against a prominent Northumberland businessman who was injured in a horrific shooting accident were further adjourned yesterday.
Landowner and property developer Ho Sanderson, 59, suffered severe injuries to his face and neck when he apparently tripped and shot himself while walking in the fields near his home at Eshott Hall, Felton, in March.
Mr Sanderson is recovering from his injuries at home after spending several weeks in hospital.
A would-be Northumberland MP says he will campaign strongly for an end to the 'first past the post' electoral system if he is successful at the next general election.
Simon Reed, the Liberal Democrats' prospective parliamentary candidate for Wansbeck, says the current system for electing MPs means the votes of a huge number of people across the country can't make any difference to the outcome of elections.
Residents, businesses and organisations across Northumberland are being asked to have their say on a major review which will shape future car parking policy in the county.
County council bosses are undertaking the review in a bid to devise suitable management arrangements for all of the car parks that it owns or manages.
The exercise will also help county councillors decide whether to leave car parking free in Blyth Valley and Wansbeck, or introduce charges similar to those currently facing motorists in towns such as Berwick, Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth.
A husband under financial strain left his wife with devastating head injuries after he battered her with a hammer.
Nigel and Elizabeth Armstrong had been married for 18 years when he lost control and struck her with at least five blows at their home.
The couple had been measuring up their shed roof when Armstrong suddenly assaulted his wife without warning, Newcastle Crown Court heard.
Keen artists who set up their own group after coming together at a local authority evening class are preparing to put their work on show to the public for the first time.
The 15-strong Bedlington Art Group was formed two years ago following the closure of an adult education course which its members had attended at the town's community high school.
It now meets every Thursday evening at the Bedlington Station Residents' Association building in Ravensworth Terrace so that members can share their enthusiasm for art and scrutinise each other's work.
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