Northumberland news

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College job cuts 'are possible' Jobs could go at Northumberland College as managers announce a formal consultation period aimed at reducing costs.

Cannons fired to mark anniversary Cannons which last saw action at Trafalgar are fired on Tyneside to mark the 200th anniversary of Admiral Lord Collingwood's death.

Conference held over wind farms Delegates from across the country campaigning against wind farm developments meet in Darlington.

Man bailed over 1988 murder probe A man arrested in connection with the murder of a Hull man stabbed to death more than 20 years ago is released on bail.

Revel in the wonder of the Solar System Vast and beautiful - the Solar System is the subject of a major new BBC TV series.

Police question murder arrest man Hull police continue to question a man arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death more than 20 years ago.

Nest revamp for returning ospreys Preparations are under way in the hope a history-making pair of ospreys will return to Northumberland.

Cancer con granddaughter jailed A conwoman who pretended to have cancer and attempted to cheat her grandmother and fiance out of £160,000 is jailed.

Man held over 1988 murder inquiry A man is arrested in connection with the murder of a man who was stabbed to death more than 20 years ago.

Firm's hopes for new surface mine A mining firm announces it is to submit plans for a new surface coal mine in south east Northumberland.

Man held after attempted robbery A 36-year-old man is arrested after an attempted armed robbery at a store in a Northumberland.

Angler dies off North East coast An angler dies after getting into difficulties off the North East coast - the third such fatality in less than two months.

Meadow project needs contractors A project to safeguard the future of rare grassland in the North East seeks contractors to help operate machinery.

Man sought for armed raid attempt An armed man who attempted to rob a store in a Northumberland town is being sought by police.

Thieves target power substations Eight electricity substations in one small area of Northumberland are targeted in a few days, a power company reveals.

Copper thieves cause power cuts About 140 properties in Northumberland are left without power after thieves broke into an electricity compound.

Grant for offshore turbine tests A government grant of more than £18m is pledged towards plans for an offshore wind energy testing site off the Northumberland coast.

Arrests over 'drug-link cactus' Two men are arrested in an operation targeting the supply of a drug produced from South American cactus plants.

Your 2012 Olympics theme tune London's Olympic organisers should use a classical music anthem to stir up support for the 2012 Games, according to a survey. BBC News website readers have sent their own suggestions.

Postmistress, 72, resisted robber A court hears how a 72-year-old postmistress struggled with a knife-wielding robber at her rural branch.

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