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Stocksfield

Stocksfield is a small village located close to the River Tyne, about 14 miles (23 km) west of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham. Notable residents have included comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson, former Dire Straits Keyboard Player Alan Clark, former athletics star Brendan Foster, and shipbuilder Ernest John Hunter.

Two taken to hospital after three-vehicle collision closes A69 in Northumberland
A69
The collision occurred at the junction of the A69 and the B6309 junction for Bywell
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Tony Blair's former health secretary Alan Milburn warns of need for NHS reform after Labour landslide
General election
He said the health service had never been in such a bad state
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Vera ITV cast spotted at new Northumberland location after mass casting call
Vera
Filming on Vera series 14 has recommenced at a new filming location in Northumberland as production vehicles were spotted
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Church conversion with stunning views of Tyne Valley for sale - take a look around
Stocksfield
Take a look around this four-bedroom church conversion which is currently on the market
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Family pay tribute to 'beloved' dad who died after being hit by two vehicles in Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle
Carl Hind, 50, from Stocksfield, died after being involved in a collision with two vehicles on the A69 at Haltwhistle
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Northumberland County Show to host alpaca walks for first time in 2024
Northumberland County Show
There will be more than 120 animals in this year's alpaca section, which has grown in popularity over the last decade
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Northumberland County Show 2024 - how much are tickets, what's on and how to get there
Northumberland County Show
You can buy tickets at the gate for the 2024 Northumberland County Show, but it's cheaper to get them online
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Northumberland County Show to return on second May Bank Holiday
Northumberland County Show
The Show has a host of new attractions for 2024, including a show from a professional falconer and horse trainer who will ride a horse from Game of Thrones
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Northumberland teenager taking on triathlon to raise money for foodbank
Foodbanks
Teddy Shaw-Kew, 14, has so far raised more than £600 for West Northumberland Food Bank ahead of his triathlon on Friday, February 23 - with donations coming from as far as California
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The self-taught Northumberland baker creating mesmerising cakes loved by Newcastle United and Beach Boys stars
Stocksfield
Sticky Sponge owner Graeme Venus is entirely self-taught and only launched his business during the pandemic
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Former veterinary nurse opens pet crematorium on Northumberland estate
Northumberland
Resting Paws opened earlier this month in Stocksfield, with its founder aiming to offer a "really personal service" to owners who lose their beloved pets
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Gas leak sees road closed in Stocksfield as Northern Gas Networks carries out essential repairs
Northumberland
A gas leak in Mickley, near Stocksfield has seen a road closed while Northern Gas Networks fix the issue
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Broadband company FACTCO slammed after no properties in Stocksfield connected in three years
Northumberland
The company said the project had not been without its challenges
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Warning some Borderlands projects will be "unaffordable" without further Government support
Northumberland
It followed questions as to why some projects weren't progressing as quick as hoped
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Popular Northumberland GP died in 'deliberate' crash less than two hours after learning a 'serious' complaint had been made
Northumberland
Sacriston GP Dr Hayden Ellis died in a crash on September 7 last year, not far from his Stocksfield home
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Drunk Stocksfield lout spat at bar staff and assaulted shop worker after being refused booze
Crime
Convicted robber Garry Addison also smashed up a store's fixtures and fittings after staff deemed him to be too intoxicated to sell booze to
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Vanilla still scoops first place on National Ice Cream Day - as North East makers test tastebuds
In The News
Geordies give outlandish ketchup and spinach flavours the cold shoulder in favour of traditional tastes
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From Hogwarts to Hadrian's Wall: Northumberland baker's cake creations that look almost too good to eat
Northumberland
From Harry Potter cakes to Queen Elizabeth II's corgi - take a look at the cakes by Sticky Sponge, in Stocksfield
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Northumberland County Show returns with 'amazing' racing camels and giant tortoises
Northumberland County Show
The Northumberland County Show is back for another year at the showground in Bywell, near Stocksfield on Saturday May 27.
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Fly-tipping fears as Northumberland tips have opening hours slashed
Northumberland
Residents have been left "disgusted" by the changes
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Family's heartbreak as renowned Northumberland artist and 'amazing' grandmother dies of cancer
Hexham
Sue Moffitt, an artist famed for art depicting animals, has died of oesophageal cancer aged 68
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Emergency services called out to Northumberland road after lorry fire on A69
Northumberland
The stretch of road was temporarily closed on Monday night as Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service worked to extinguish the blaze
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Man, 43, dies in horrific single-vehicle crash on rural roads in Northumberland
Northumberland
Emergency crews were in attendance following reports of a collision on the B6309 southbound near Squirrels Leap
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Single-vehicle crash on rural roads near Stocksfield sees ambulance service and police on the scene
Northumberland
A single vehicle was involved in a traffic incident on Wednesday morning.
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