A new programme to crack down on anti-social behaviour in Blyth has been backed by one of the region's most senior police officers.
Northumbria Police's deputy chief constable Sue Sim (pictured) has praised the "i on the street" project run by Improving Croft and Cowpen Quay (ICCQ), which encourages local residents to work in partnership with the police and other agencies.
She said: "This is a unique and simple approach involving local communities working in partnership with the Neighbourhood policing team in the Croft and Cowpen Quay area.
At the bottom in the Re/Max Northern Alliance Premier Division, Ashington Colliers aren't out of trouble yet but Cramlington Town took a step towards safety with a win at fellow strugglers Newcastle University.
The Colliers had Gareth Bainbridge giving them a fifth minute lead but visitors Blyth Town hit back to win 3-1. Their scorers were Chris Taylor, Danny Beresford and Mark Waugh (penalty).
The top two teams - Walker Central and Gillford Park - were lying idle and third-placed Harraby Catholic continued to lose ground after they could only draw with Shankhouse.
A delivery man is recovering in hospital today after being injured in a hit and run incident.
The 57-year-old man was knocked down as he unloaded flowers outside The Art of Flowers shop on Broadway Circle, Blyth.
Shoppers rushed to help the victim as he lay bleeding next to the roundabout, at around 4.45pm yesterday.
Blyth Spartans have parted company with Harry Dunn after the veteran manager failed to match his side's FA Cup heroics in the league.
The Croft Park club reached the third round of this season's FA Cup, their best run in the competition for 30 years.
But they were threatened with relegation from Conference North for much of the season until pulling away at Easter. That is why chairman Tony Platten has decided not to renew Dunn's contract, which expired at the end of the season.
"The Board fully recognise Harry's achievements at Blyth, most notably in getting the club promoted to the Blue Square North three years ago and of course our wonderful FA Cup run this year," said a statement from Platten.
In pole position in the Northern Alliance, Walker Central are four points clear of Gillford Park with a game in hand, and kept their unbeaten home record by beating Blyth Town 3-0.
Paul Gardiner, John Campbell and Gary McCartney scored Central's goals.
The owner of a dangerous building in Blyth town centre has been ordered by a court to make it safe - or face enforcement action by council chiefs.
Henry Cleave owns the three-storey former commercial premises in the town's Union Street, which is currently used for the storage of goods.
Its dilapidated and dangerous condition came to light last year when a building control inspector from Northumberland County Council visited it to investigate possible breaches of planning control
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.
Harry Dunn's future at Blyth Spartans will be decided at a Board meeting at Croft Park tonight, along with that of the playing staff.
A final day 3-2 win at relegated Burscough saw Blyth finish 15th in the table, seven points above the drop zone, after another season of struggle in the league.
Blyth, however, blazed a trail of glory in the FA Cup and it remains to be seen whether Dunn, pictured left, is still around to spend some of the money gained from the lucrative Cup run.
The Coal Caravan is on its way to the North East.
Activists from the Climate Camp group set off at the weekend on a 250-mile journey by foot and bicycle from Nottingham.
They are due to arrive at Cambois in Blyth, on May 4 to protest against proposals for a new coal-fired power station in the area.
Blyth Spartans, who have flirted with relegation throughout the season, finally ended well clear of the drop zone with victory at Burscough.
There was an early chance for the home side, who were already relegated before this last game.
Mattie Parry was in a good position but Adam Laidlaw came to Spartans' rescue with an excellent tackle in the six-yard box. Parry, though, was quickly back in the action and from his centre Ryan Wade turned the ball home at the far post.
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