Northumberland communities - Widdrington

Video: Tracing Northumberland family history

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:01:59 +0000

Family history buffs in Northumberland are turning to the web.

Northumberland County Council produced a video (below) to raise awareness of the facilities available to people wanting to know more about their ancestors.

It was uploaded onto internet video sharing site YouTube and has got more than 12,000 hits.

Northumberland Christmas nostalgia

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:49:24 +0000

We dip into the Journal's archives to get into the festive spirit with some Christmas images from Northumberland's recent past.

Send your seasonal images of the county to northumberland@ncjmedia.co.uk if you would like to share them on our community sites.

Picture gallery: Linton Pantomime Players

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:02:50 +0000

The final dress rehearsal for Cinderella by Linton Pantomime Players, which will raise funds for Linton Village Hall. Read related story »

Amble Lantern Parade a Shining Success

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:10:53 +0000

On Sunday 22 November, Amble's Christmas lights switch-on was marked by the annual Lantern Parade.

Video: Recycling in Northumberland

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:25 +0000

A video has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help it meet demanding Government recycling targets.

The tutorial video (watch below) shows Northumberland County Council's new recycling centre in action and helps residents understand what can and can't be put into the recycling bin.

In Northumberland the council is responsible for collecting waste from more than 140,000 households as well as thousands of business premises.

Picture gallery: Ellington memorial unveiling

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:24:10 +0000

Pictures from the unveiling ceremony of a memorial, created by Northumberland sculptor Tom Maley, at the site of Ellington Pit, featuring girls from Michelle's School of Dance, who performed at the event. Read related story »

Ellington Colliery nostalgia gallery

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:00:08 +0000

For most of the last century, the village of Ellington was synonymous with its coal mine.

And that is something that is certainly reflected in The Journal's photographic archives.

Pictures from Ellington's mines date back to the 1930s, with great shots too of the workers in the decades that followed.

In the early 1970s, the mine was celebrating producing its millionth tonne of coal, but a decade later it was the scene of violent clashes during the Miners' Strike.

Picture gallery: Widdrington pooch swaps dog walks for catwalk

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:05:48 +0000

A pedigree cocker spaniel is swapping dog walks for the catwalk after becoming the first animal to be signed to a top North model agency.

Rusty has become the first animal to be signed to Boho Model Agency in Byker, Newcastle.

Owner Rebecca Ashworth, 18, of Widdrington, pictured with Rusty, said: " I have grown up with Rusty. He is my best friend.

Video: Gordon Brown visits Lynemouth Alcan plant

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:24 +0000

Footage of Gordon Brown being shown around the Alcan aluminium plant at Lynemouth during his visit to the North East. Read related story »

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Picture gallery: Northumberland Flickr group

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:45:05 +0000

A selection of some of the images added so far to our Your Place Northumberland group on the photo-sharing website Flickr.

If you've been out and about at events or scenic places in the county with a camera, why not join the group and add your own?

You can view the group, and more pictures by these photographers, at www.flickr.com/groups/northumberlandcommunities/.

Photos you would like to share on the Journal Extra pictures page can also be sent to northumberland@ncjmedia.co.uk.

Picture gallery: Northumberland Miners' Picnic

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:58:24 +0000

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.

Picture gallery: The Farne Islands

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:32:44 +0000

Last week's poll on the Your Place Northumberland sites asked people to vote for their favourite natural beauty spot in the county. We celebrate the winner, the Farne Islands, with a gallery of photos showing some of the islands' inhabitants:

Evening of Glamour in Widdrington Station

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:27 +0000

A fine time was had by all at Dansers's 2008 Christmas Ball. The evening passed with everyone in high spirits despite several disturbances including a fight in the car park outside and an act of vandalism that resulted in a waitress almost being hit by a brick that was thrown by some passing thug. The fight was broken up by the very brave man from the Widdy Chippy.

After a sumptuous dinner, entertainment was provided by the owner, Maureen's, Advanced Latin Class who jived, disco'd and paso'd their way through an exhausting 25 minutes of showtime.

After that it was time for everyone to take to the floor - and we did!!