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'They're cutting us off' - Residents feeling left behind following bus service changes

'They're cutting us off' - Residents feel left behind following bus service changes
PEOPLE living in South Tynedale have spoken out about how they are feeling isolated as a result of bus service changes.

Millions of litres of water are being pumped out of Kielder Reservoir to replenish the region's water supplies

Millions of litres being PUMPED into North East rivers from huge reservoir

High steaks - Cow zip lines across River Tyne

'Sewage' spotted in River Tyne near Wylam

Water company responds to claims of 'sewage' in River Tyne near Wylam

Tyne Bridge zip wire

How you can zip wire off the Tyne Bridge - and we've tried it!

Regional news

The Waitrose store in Eldon Square. Picture from Google

Regional news Waitrose explains why it's closing popular Newcastle store as shoppers shocked

Councillor suffered from depression, inquest hears

Photos: Alice Elizabeth Photography

Dance performance commemorates wall's birthday

Police investigate circumstances of incident after child was struck in chip shop

Child 'hit by flying object' while waiting in queue at chippy

Top restaurants

The Northumberland restaurants to make the Good Food Guide

Terry Fitzpatrick standing behind an ARC sign

Adoption bosses plea to keep brother and sister pairings together

UK weather: Met Office issues update on '30C August Bank Holiday heatwave'. (PA)

Met Office issues update on '30C August Bank Holiday heatwave'

Judge asks - is it Asda or the Wild West. Picture: AGENCY

Regional news 'Wild West' brawl kicked off in Asda between four men

UK Today

Tesco delivery not arrived? Delivery problems for supermarket leave customers fuming

Sitcom star Josephine Tewson dies, aged 91, as fans rush to pay tribute

What is today's Framed? August 19 movie hints and answer

Aurora Borealis forecast tonight - the best place to see northern lights in UK

Cineworld 'preparing to file for bankruptcy' as audiences fall

Netflix reveals bonus episode of The Sandman with plenty of famous faces to star

Apple issues major security warning to all iPhone, iPad and Mac users . (PA)

Urgent security warning issued to anybody who uses an Apple iPhone, iPad or Mac

Josephine Tewson, Keeping Up Appearances and Last of the Summer Wine star dies, aged 91. (@BeingBoycie/Twitter)

Sitcom star Josephine Tewson dies, aged 91, as fans rush to pay tribute

The Orchard House base in Gateshead

Regional news Devastating blow as 430 jobs at risk after North East factory announces closure

Zion died from rare complications of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

Man died due to 'very rare and aggressive complications' from AstraZeneca jab, inquest finds

Young farmer Will Bailey

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2022: Live updates, grades and reaction in Northumberland

'It hasn't been difficult making a film about her' - Archer Allison stars in documentary

The Fire and Rescue Service says majority of outdoor fires are deliberate

Educate children on fire's potential, parents are urged

Finley Strachan (7) wearing the grey t-shirt he was kindly given by a member of the public after his fall.

'Miracle' as seven-year-old boy left only with 'superficial' injuries after 15-foot fall

The group at Walltown Country Park

National Park supports families from minority backgrounds to connect with nature

Picture: David Davies/PA

A-Level Results Day 2022: Queen Elizabeth High School Hexham 'delighted' with results

Stefan McElwee, headteacher at Ponteland High School.

Joy for students at Ponteland High School as they receive A-Level results

Results day free food deals at Nando's, Pizza Express, Las Iguanas an more. (PA)

Restaurants where you can get free food today as A-Level results released

The Food Standards Agency has given 15 establishments new ratings

Northumberland establishments given new food hygiene ratings

Haydon Bridge High School pupils collecting their A-Level results.

A-Level results day 2022: Haydon Bridge High School headteacher says students have 'excelled'

Young farmer Will Bailey is collecting his A-Level results today. Picture: Crest Photography

Young farmer collects A-Level results before move to New Zealand

The Northern Echo was given a special preview of the new Popeyes Metrocentre venue ahead of its opening. Pictures: DANIEL HORDON

PICTURES Inside Popeyes Metrocentre restaurant ahead of opening - with 3 hour queues expected

Lidl is recalling one of its products because it may contain disease causing bacteria which in rare cases can cause meningitis (PA)

Lidl 'do not eat' warning as disease causing bacteria discovered in product

Jade, Alfie and Clair

Charity fundraiser for brave Clair battling cancer

Sport

Lucy Glover thrilled with her medals from the Cycling National Track Sprint Championships

16-year-old dreams of Olympics after winning National Track Championships
Olympic dreams for student after National championship success.

What is the Great North Run tracker app and how to use it? (NQS/Great Run)

What is the Great North Run tracker app and how to use it?

Ponteland golfer Charlotte Naughton wins U14 English Open Championship.

Ponteland golfer wins U14 English Open Championship

Great North Run 2022: What is the average time to finish the half marathon? (Canva)

Great North Run 2022: What is the average time to finish the half marathon?

Close House in Northumberland will host a charity golf day

North East businesses invited to support Children’s Cancer North golf day

Simoné Abley and John Paul Reay, North East franchisee of Full of Beans Children's Fitness and Sports Coaching

Seven-time national taekwondo winner strikes gold in European Championships

BBC's Gary Lineker hits back at criticism over message to England Lionesses. (PA)

Gary Lineker hits back at criticism over message to England Lionesses

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National Sport

Eilish McColgan celebrates in Munich

Eilish McColgan reflects on successful summer – Friday’s sporting social

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro closing in on switch to Manchester United

England v South Africa – LV= Insurance Test Series – First Test – Day Three – Lord’s

England beaten inside three days as impressive South Africa claim series lead

England Nets Session – Lord’s – Tuesday August 16th

Ben Stokes wants a baggage-free England to bounce back from heavy Lord’s loss

England fell back into familiar patterns and collapsed to a crushing innings and 12-run defeat

Reality check for Ben Stokes’ new-look England as South Africa take Lord’s win

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Liz Truss during a hustings event at Manchester Central Convention Complex

Liz Truss brands Manchester’s Andy Burnham a ‘miserabilist mayor’

Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly 700,000 dollars

Steve Jobs’ Apple-1 computer prototype auctioned for nearly 700,000 dollars

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Influencer Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram

Hostages Beheadings

El Shafee Elsheikh’s victims’ families say his silence ‘speaks volumes’

Cineworld ‘prepares to file for bankruptcy within weeks’

US announces new military aid and drones for Ukraine

Prime minister of Finland Sanna Marin holds a press conference in Helsinki on Friday

Finnish PM takes drugs test ‘for own legal protection’ after video leak

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