Detour lifted and road reopened after repairs completed almost two months early FREDERICKSBURG – Route 601 (Bush Mill Road) in Northumberland County is now open after a maintenance project was completed almost two months ahead of schedule Bush Mill Road over Bush Mill Creek closed on Feb It was anticipated to remain closed between Route 604 (Hazard Drive) and Route 611 (Gilliams Road) until early June and are currently removing signs and barrier today It's one of multiple structures undergoing repair as part of the $3.1 million maintenance project in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula areas to address scour. Scour is the erosion of soil around the foundation of a box culvert or bridge Approximately 300 vehicles a day travel on Bush Mill Road according to VDOT"s most recent traffic count Please note that this file is not ADA compliant You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Northumberland—Clarke 2025 federal election live results. Browse live results for all 343 ridings 254 of 254 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 254 of 254 polls are reporting as of 4:21 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to be re-elected in Northumberland—Clarke Lawrence has 34,084 of 69,773 votes (48.85%) is in second place with 32,062 votes (45.95%) and Ava Becker Lawrence has represented the riding since 2019 Northumberland—Clarke used to be named Northumberland—Peterborough South The riding’s boundaries were updated for the 2025 federal election 31,357 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have one race called in their favour They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account A recent fundraiser in Cobourg that brought together 270 guests for fun and the opportunity to bid on luxury handbags is supporting hospice care and services in Northumberland County Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre Foundation announced on Thursday (May 1) that its popular “Handbags for Hospice” event netted $121,000 for Community Care Northumberland’s Ed’s House a “purse of possibilities,” and a golden ticket draw for attendees of the event and guests also had the opportunity to snap a photo with a real Birkin bag “making the night even more memorable,” according to Community Care Northumberland (CCN) “The success of this year’s Handbags for Hospice event is a testament to the incredible support we have received from our community,” Jan Rosamond and Pam Trumper “It’s heartwarming to see everyone come together for such a meaningful cause We are immensely proud of what we have accomplished together as a committee and we look forward to continuing our work to support hospice care in Northumberland.” The committee is giving a shout-out to its sponsors with special recognition to signature sponsor Tony Pulla and pearl sponsor Jacqueline Pennington of Re/Max Hallmark The committee also thanked the Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre for hosting the event who served as the event’s “compassionate speaker,” sharing a personal story about her father’s end-of-life care at Ed’s House “We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support from our sponsors and community,” said CCN CEO Trish Baird “Many thanks also to the Handbags for Hospice committee who were able to deliver a fun The money raised will help support clients in Northumberland County with health system navigation supportive care and grief and bereavement support along with 24/7 end-of-life care provided at Ed’s House at no cost to individuals and their families the “Give a Gift from the Heart Campaign” helped the foundation reach its fundraising goal Local ‘Physicians with Heart’ pledged $15,000 in matching donations This money will go directly to providing care for families at Ed’s House ensuring that those in need receive the care they deserve during life’s most difficult moments communications specialist for CCN and Ed’s House earlier told kawarthaNOW about her aspirations for the event “The best possible outcome for this year’s Handbags for Hospice event would be to raise vital funds for Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre while also shining a light on the services we offer.” For more information about Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre, visit edshouse.northumberlandhospice.ca kawarthaNOW.com offers two enews options to help readers stay in the know Our VIP enews is delivered weekly every Wednesday morning and includes exclusive giveaways and our news digest is delivered daily every morning Email        A fisherman captured footage of the killer whale off the Northumberland coast at Beadnell on Tuesday morning spraying water out if its blowhole and disappearing under the sea before reappearing on the other side of the boat said the footage was "exciting to see" and the waters there were "crystal clear" and a "haven for wildlife" Prof Per Berggren from Newcastle University thinks a pod has travelled to the area because of the large population of young grey seals on the Farne islands this time of year which are one of their "favourite prey species" orcas are the most amazing and most impressive animal you can ever encounter." ShareSaveTrial aims to silence tinnitus before it takes holdThe Newcastle study gives both electrical stimulus and sound therapy to people with early tinnitus. 'Otterburn Hall was just my whole life'The grade II listed building closed in 2012 and has since fallen into disrepair. Franciscan brother on dedicating his life to others"We don't live for ourselves, it's not the reason why we're put on this earth." Relive Newcastle's Carabao Cup celebrationsA round-up of the scenes in Newcastle on Saturday as the city was brought to a standstill by crowds. Watch: Sea of black and white covers Newcastle as Ant & Dec bring Toon joyTens of thousands of supporters flocked the streets of Newcastle to honour the team's Carabao Cup win. 'Don't you drop that!': Ant & Dec join Newcastle players on paradeTens of thousands of supporters have joined the celebrations as the bus travels through the city. NUFC fans not here to celebrate cup win rememberedHundreds of people send photos of their loved ones who did not live to see the long-awaited cup win. 'Art became final piece of my Parkinson's jigsaw'"I used to have a tremor in my left hand and that’s disappeared over the last 12 months." Dan Burn's PE teacher recreates Wembley goal"Everyone thought he was going to score and when he put that header in, the roof just lifted off." 'Brazen' teenagers make multiple shoplifting tripsThe future of a Gateshead shop is at risk due to increasing levels of shoplifting, its owner says. Touring Newcastle musician revisits busking spotsVictor Ray started his career busking in Newcastle six years ago and is now selling out tours. 'My XL bully was days away from being put to sleep'Smokey, who now lives in Wallsend, was rescued from the Halfway Dog House in Northern Ireland last year. American man flies 14 hours a game to follow NUFCJohn O'Hare has a love of English football and travels more than 4,000 miles to watch his team. Aspiring male strippers audition in North EastFor the first time, the Dreamboys show searches for new talent for its national tour in Newcastle. Homeless student reunites with 'lifesavers'Mark and Elisabeth from Whitley Bay housed Yasmina for a night when she found herself homeless. Newcastle United manager grants fan's dying wishSteven Hunter says it is "an absolute pleasure" to have met the Magpies' boss. Watch: Tower block demolished in plume of smokeThe button to destroy Hexham House in Newcastle is pressed by three children who won a competition. UK’s tallest living Christmas tree lit upThe 160-year-old, 42m (138ft) tree at Cragside is the height of two Angels of the North. 'We can reassure them that the water is good'Bathing water in Cullercoats Bay is rated "poor", but locals say it "never causes a problem". Boat tour passengers' thrill at shark sightingA shark sighting during a Farne Islands boat tour brings joy to passengers. The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Communities across the North East will come together to mark VE Day 80 Events are being planned across the region and on Thursday May 8 beacons will be lit at 9.30pm around the country The beacons represent the "light of peace" that emerged from the darkness of World War II serving as a symbol of remembrance and celebration for the 80th anniversary of VE Day Here we have listed where beacons will be lit across the region there will be a flag raising ceremony where you can join to pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today there will be a series of music and speeches ending with the Lighting of the flambeau beacons: Lord Mayor of Newcastle Sunderland will be commemorating VE Day 80th anniversary with a city-wide program of events including the lighting of a beacon at Keel Square Keep up to date with all the latest breaking news and top stories from the North East with our free newsletter the event will begin at 8.30pm with the Beacon lit at 9.30pm there will be a day of commemoration beginning at 9am which will ended with the lighting of the Beacon at Windmill Bastion assembling at the headland at Seaton Sluice Harbour A choir will sing a selection of songs that were popular during the war that helped keep up the spirits of the allied forces and civilians The atmosphere will be filled with a sense of celebration but mixed with reverence and gratitude as the community reflects on the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom the highlight of the evening will take place—the lighting of the beacon This symbolic act will be part of a nationwide chain of beacons illuminating the night sky across the United Kingdom The beacon will stand as a testament to the resilience and unity of the British people service with Royal British Legion at 8.30pm and lighting of Beacon at 9pm As part of a national series of events, Northumberland County Council is holding a Commemorative Service at Hexham Abbey on May 8 The service will commence at 8pm and will conclude with the lighting of a Beacon in the Abbey grounds at 9.30pm by Dr Caroline Pryer A limited number of free tickets are available to the general public We are holding several events to celebrate VE Day.8th May a street type party in the afternoon at Wark Primary School All Wark residents invited.8th May the lighting of the beacon A street party with traditional games and 1940’s music We will be lighting a beacon on top of the restored 14th century pele tower at 9.30pm honouring the sacrifices that secured our freedom.We will also be opening the beautiful community garden adjacent to the tower from 7.30 pm onwards Marking this significant day we will have activities taking place throughout the day.Starting with the raising of the flag at all Council buildings and the proclamation being videoed and shown on our social media this will be read by the Mayor.Throughout the day we will have actors at residential homes doing immersive experience and veterans will be talking to children in local schools.In the evening we will have a programme of songs images and speeches by the Lord Lieutenant and Mayor prior to the lighting of the Beacon which will be done with the assistance of a veteran alongside uniformed organisation lighting their lamps And the video of I Vow to Thee my Country will be played at the beginning and then at the end of the event it will be sung by a choir accompanied by a band A Special Beacon Lighting Ceremony to be held in the Town Hall Garden at Ferryhill to include a Service and Blessings by St Luke’s Church Flag Raising and Beacon Lighting by the Mayor The beacon is a bright LED light on a mast and is placed at 1,500 feet above sea level, in one of the highest villages in County Durham.The beacon will be put up again to Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the ending of hostilities at the end of the second world war in Europe We encourage people to come and see the beacon and join with the rest of the country to sing “I vow to thee my Country” at 9:30pm as the beacon is lit The Greater Willington Town Council lit a beacon as part of a D-Day event at 9pm with Aycliffe and Brancepeth Brass Band participating and the lighting of white roses during the roll call of the deceased Spennymoor Town Council would love you to join us in rolling-out the bunting to help us mark the occasion in the Town On the day the following activities will take place: 9am – raise the VE Day flag at the Town Hall then later in the day at Jubilee Park: 7.30pm – Performance from Spennymoor Town Band 8.30pm – ‘Wor Vera’ Vera Lyn tribute act 9.30pm – Lighting of the beacon Pie and peas available VE day beacon lighting on Thursday May 8th 9pm-10 pm Light refreshments from 9pm and beacon will be lit at 9.30pm The Mickleton Beacon will be lit between 8.45pm and 10.30pm There will be a VE Day 80th Anniversary celebration at Aldin Grange Farm Ferryhill Town Council will be joining hundreds of others in remembering the brave men and women who took part the Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories in a National Beacon Lighting Ceremony to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day Residents are invited to congregate from 9.10pm on Thursday 8th May in Ferryhill Town Hall Garden for the special Ceremony Great Aycliffe Town Council will be marking 80th Anniversary of VE Day by lighting the beacon on the Oak Leaf Sports Complex Field This is part of a national event ‘A Shared Moment of Celebration’ which will remember the end of the war in Europe on 8th May 1945 The event will start at 9.20 pm and the beacon will be lit at 9.30pm in line with the rest of country The Mayor of Great Aycliffe Town Council will be joined by Veterans Doors will open at Quarrington Hill Community Centre at 8.30pm with the beacon lighting taking place at 9.30pm The festivities begin outside Billingham Library shortly before 9am with the Town Crier's reading of the VE Day Proclamation The celebration continues at 6pm at Café in the Park with delightful entertainment featuring the Latte Singers and the renowned Billingham Silver Band The evening culminates at 9:30pm with the lighting of the commemorative beacon accompanied by our very own piper Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp community for all the latest court and crime news sent direct to your phone you can expect the day's top court and crime stories To join you need to have WhatsApp on your device. 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Read our Privacy notice One of two former friends on trial for cutting down the Sycamore Gap tree told a court his co-accused rang him the morning after it was felled and claimed to be the one responsible Daniel Graham said Adam Carruthers had spoken of wanting to cut down the much-loved tree beside Hadrian’s Wall keeping a piece of string in his workshop he had used to measure its circumference and ordering a chainsaw he said was “big enough” for the job He also said Carruthers asked him to take the blame for the crime “because he had mental health issues” and would be treated more leniently Prosecutors say groundworker Graham, 39, and mechanic Carruthers, 32, drove from Carlisle overnight during Storm Agnes to the Northumberland landmark in September 2023 The pair each deny two counts of criminal damage to the sycamore and to the Roman Wall On the fourth day of the trial at Newcastle Crown Court Graham was asked about a call Carruthers made to him in the morning on September 28 2023 He said: “It was Adam claiming he had cut down the Sycamore Gap tree Graham said Carruthers had spoken of wanting to cut down the tree in the past Graham said he remembered Carruthers ordering a big bar chainsaw and saying it was big enough to cover the circumference of the Sycamore Gap tree He also said Carruthers had mentioned the Sycamore Gap tree in 2021 while they worked on his father’s Land Rover Graham said he wanted to use a piece of string on the job but Carruthers said he could not as it was “sentimental” that was the circumference of the Sycamore Gap tree,” Graham told jurors “At the time I didn’t know of the tree … He told me it was the most famous tree in the world.” Graham said Carruthers had used the string to measure the tree’s circumference said clearly two people had been involved on the night – one person cutting down the tree and one filming Graham said he did not discuss with Carruthers who the other person was I don’t know 100% who the other person was,” Graham said from the witness box He told the court that after he and Carruthers had been interviewed by police Carruthers and a friend called Lindsay Dalgleish came to his home and stood on his driveway Apparently they would be more lenient with me.” Graham said he was not keen to take the blame and said no Graham replied: “They tried to goad us on (saying): ‘Nowt will happen to you He said he was not the one using his Range Rover or mobile phone on the night the tree was cut down, when both have been traced to Sycamore Gap. Graham told the court he first realised his Range Rover had been taken out that night when he saw it had been moved the next morning. He said it was not unusual for him to leave his phone in the vehicle overnight because he “liked to get away from his phone” after a day at work. And he said he also saw pictures and video on his phone that morning that had been taken the night before, including one of a chainsaw and a chunk of wood in a car boot, but told jurors: “I didn’t think much of it.” Graham said he and Carruthers were “best of pals” in September 2023. Asked by his barrister whether Carruthers had asked to borrow the Range Rover on this occasion, Graham replied: “Adam wouldn’t need to ask to borrow anything of mine. He was welcome to it.” He told the jury other people were able to use his iPhone, including people who worked for him who used it to connect to the internet via a hot spot. Earlier, jurors were told that a man believed to be Graham made an anonymous call to the emergency services’ 101 number on August 23 last year and named Carruthers as being responsible for the crime. Detective Inspector Calum Meikle, the officer in charge of the police inquiry, told the court he was “absolutely” certain that the caller was Graham, having checked the defendant’s phone records and seeing that the time of the anonymous call matched. The trial was told how the police investigation into the damage included people who had issues with the National Trust, and even a young boy who reported his brother. Mr Meikle said he looked into the claims about Mr Dalgleish, who has been named by Graham as a suspect during the trial, but was “satisfied that he wasn’t involved”. 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World™ Abu Dhabi Discover how the power of infrastructure projects can deliver positive change Our blog discusses some of the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow Find out how innovation is key to influencing our environment improving lives and transforms communities Talking infrastructure discusses the industry's hot topics key projects and groundbreaking innovation It’s been 60 years since the last passenger train ran between Ashington and Newcastle two towns in the industrial heartland of North-East England.   In that time the lack of convenient public transport has had a detrimental impact on people’s lives and the environment But no longer. In a momentous moment for the UK rail industry and the people and businesses of the region, passenger services have been reintroduced to the new Northumberland Line.  This innovative and ambitious project has been led by Northumberland County Council (NCC) and is one of the largest capital projects it has ever delivered.   Newsham Station became the third station to open on the Northumberland Line marking another significant milestone in the project’s delivery Speaking of the scheme’s benefits, Glen Sanderson, Leader of NCC said: “This is about so much more than a new rail service, it is about opening up new opportunities for the county, the region, and even the country” Appointed by NCC via the Perfect Circle joint venture we have played a crucial role on the Northumberland Line creating strong business cases to secure funding as well as providing multidisciplinary services across stakeholder management as well as cost and programme management.  While the railway between Ashington and Newcastle formerly ran both passenger and freight services, the Beeching cuts of the 1960s led to the closure of passenger services.   The new passenger services on the Northumberland Line reconnect key towns and communities in south-east Northumberland and the wider Tyne and Wear region the project is expected to generate over £1.50 in economic benefits The journey from Ashington to Newcastle now takes just 35 minutes direct improving connectivity so people have better access to leisure and employment Crucially, ticket prices have been set at affordable levels.  by encouraging modal shift from road to rail the project will contribute to lowering emissions and supporting regional goals for sustainable development.  Freight trains can still use the railway alongside the new twice–hourly passenger service – supporting the economic hubs of Lynemouth Power Station and the Port of Blyth.  As well as encouraging third-party investment and delivery this allows local authorities to lead projects.  The Northumberland Line – one of the largest third-party funded rail upgrades in the UK developed by a local authority – illustrates the power of local authorities taking the lead on infrastructure development, a shift enabled by the RNEP. (It was also supported by the now retired Restoring Your Railway Fund.)  projects must pass through specific ‘stage gates’ – determine deploy – with each one requiring a strong business case to secure funding This ensured clear benefits are demonstrated at every phase streamlining approvals and speeding up progress.  Thanks to our strong relationships and close collaboration with key stakeholders at the Department for Transport, we worked with SLC Rail to accelerate this project through these stage gates gaining approval for the development stage in half the usual time for a project of this scale.  we will work with the Department for Transport (DfT) to assess how the project has performed against the business case model.  Our team worked closely with project stakeholders throughout all delivery stages By adopting Project SPEED principles – focusing on swift and efficient delivery – we were pathfinders on an innovative approach to accelerate the programme.  Additionally, our rail specialists guided the local authority through the complexities of rail safety regulations and design development.  With three major delivery partners – Network Rail NCC and Northern Trains Ltd (NTL) – each responsible for various aspects of the project By coordinating the timing of station construction with the installation and commissioning of signalling systems our team helped minimise the risk of one partner’s work being held up by another ensuring the project progressed efficiently.  Reinstating passenger services is a complex undertaking The project involved six new stations (three are operational and three will open in 2025) a new underpass as well as other bridge upgrades.  It also involved the upgrading of 18 miles (24 kilometres) of track and a new computer based interlocking signalling system to replace the mechanical system on the line.  This presented the team with numerous engineering and logistical challenges the most significant of which was working on a live railway where construction had to proceed safely and with minimal disruption to existing freight services.   especially at station sites where archaeological discoveries and poor ground conditions (including historic coal deposits and voids from the region’s mining legacy) complicated excavation efforts Our expertise in managing these issues – including stabilising embankments and implementing innovative mine work remediation techniques – was key to keeping the project on track and minimising delays.  As local people would be unaccustomed to increased activity on the line we worked with the infrastructure owner to decide which level crossings needed to be upgraded and how risk-based approach.  In the case of stations close collaboration with the contractor Morgan Sindall was key to finding practical value engineered solutions to de-risk delivery and improve constructability.  we were sensitive to the fact that local people would be impacted by disruption caused by construction We forged strong relationships with residents and business through early engagement and built on them as work progressed to keep everyone aware This proved highly effective with very low levels of complaints being received throughout the disruptive works.  As the Northumberland Line welcomes passengers once again it serves as a blueprint for how regional rail networks can be revitalised to meet modern needs It also stands out for the way the local authority and private sector organisations united in support of this major rail upgrade through its journey from concept to completion forging long-lasting connections in the process.   providing competitive fares integrated with the local transport network the Northumberland Line will leave a lasting positive legacy – not just for Northumberland Images courtesy of Northumberland County Council Conservative MP Philip Lawrence gives a “thumbs up” to his supporters at The Beamish House Pub in Port Hope Monday night polling exports were declaring him a winner Conservative MP Philip Lawrence greets supporters at The Beamish House Pub in Port Hope on Monday evening Guests at Liberal candidate John Goheen’s election night party in Northumberland-Clarke District has been solidly blue since Philip Lawrence’s win over the Liberals in 2019 with still more than 100 polls to be counted in Northumberland-Clarke Conservative candidate Philip Lawrence was smiling his lead over Liberal John Goheen was just more than 1,200 votes it would be a whole lot better if they called the riding for his party That call came near midnight when polling experts called the riding for him Lawrence joined his supporters at The Beamish House Pub in Port Hope to watch late results trickle in across Canada he was still knocking on doors and said he was impressed with the enthusiasm shown by his supporters then and throughout the campaign Lawrence’s popularity in the rural parts of his riding hasn’t wavered he proposed a private member’s bill to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act The bill would have exempted natural gas and propane used by farmers from carbon taxes he sponsored an e-petition brought forward by an anti-LGBT pastor aiming to water down Bill-6 which would bring a federal conversion therapy ban into force in Canada But the issue weighing most heavily on Northumberland-Clarke residents, at least this year, came from the pressure put on Canadians by U.S. President Donald Trump. At the Goheen camp at Dalewood Golf Club, voter Jeremy Fowlie said he felt Prime Minister Mark Carney was the best candidate to go head-to-head with U.S. “A lot of people are looking for the Liberals to lead us out of the issues with Trump,” he said. “I think (Carney) has the background and experience, and he is what we need.” Guests at Liberal candidate John Goheen’s election night party in Northumberland-Clarke. The new riding of Northumberland Clarke featured seven candidates this time around: Ava Becker — NDP, Lisa Bradburn — People’s Party, Goheen — Liberal, Lawrence — Conservative, Jody Ledgerwood — Independent, John Wesselius — Christian Heritage Party, and Christina Marie Wilson — Green Party. As of Monday morning, most polls had the Conservatives in a comfortable lead in Northumberland-Clarke. 338Canada had Lawrence ahead with 48 per cent in the polls compared to Goheen at 41 per cent, but the margin for error for both was at eight per cent. Goheen, a longtime teacher and principal in the riding, brought in considerable Liberal power to the area in the days leading up to the election. On April 11, Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities of Canada M.P. Nathaniel Erskine-Smith joined Goheen for door knocking in the Monk’s Cove area of Cobourg. Erskine-Smith was recently in Cobourg to announce $5 million in federal funding toward both Cobourg Harbour and Monk’s Cove Park area to counter rising water levels. On April 14, former British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Goheen visited downtown businesses in Cobourg visiting owners and customers, and on April 22 he was joined by former Public Safety minister Bill Blair in the riding. The highlight was a visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney on April 19 in Newcastle where, after meeting with Goheen, he joined the candidate’s family in painting Easter eggs. Goheen also attended Carney’s rally in Peterborough later that evening. “It was my honour to share some fun family Easter traditions with Prime Minister Carney,” he said. “I know it was an Easter memory the kids will always remember …” Conservative MP Philip Lawrence greets supporters at The Beamish House Pub in Port Hope on Monday evening. While the provincial riding of Northumberland—Peterborough South remained solidly blue in returning MPP David Piccini just two months ago, it has been close in several federal races over recent years. Ten years ago, the late Kim Rudd won the seat for the Liberals with just more than 27,000 votes — about 2,000 more than the Conservatives. But in 2019, Lawrence returned the riding to the Conservatives beating Rudd by more than 2,300 votes. Two years later, he beat Alison Lester with 31,015 votes compared to her total of 23,336. Bill Hodgins is a news writer for Northumberlandnews.com. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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What's in the US-Ukraine resources deal 1:23Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election 00:01:18Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election Road will reopen in late spring once repairs are complete FREDERICKSBURG – The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 601 (Bush Mill Road) in Northumberland County starting Wednesday Bush Mill Road will be closed between Route 604 (Hazard Drive) and Route 611 (Gilliams Road) in the Heathsville area to allow crews to repair a box culvert The posted detour route is nearly seven miles Signs will be installed to direct drivers to the following routes: View an online detour map here. Drivers are encouraged to use the most convenient alternate route depending on their destination The road is anticipated to reopen in early June To view the entire list of bridges scheduled for repairs, please visit the project page at vdot.virginia.gov. Please note that this file is not ADA compliant. Choose one of below options: Win HappyPremiumSearch Seahouses fisherman Richard Dawson was hauling lobster pots in waters near Beadnell when he had a close encounter with a pod of orcas on Tuesday who are no stranger to seals and dolphins putting on a show are describing it as "the experience of a lifetime" A spokesperson for Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours explained that Richard was alerted by a call from another fisherman who excitedly told him: “There’s a pod of orcas heading your way!” "he stopped everything to watch—and sure enough and resurfaced on the other side before vanishing into the depths "He said there was one huge orca and several smaller ones WATCH: Click on the link below to view footage of the sighting.. It's thought the killer whales may have travelled from Shetland - attracted by the warmer waters as the coast enjoyed one of its hottest days of the year so far one local joked: "Best not let the dogs go for a swim for a bit!" Another referenced Steven Spielberg movie Jaws when they said: "I think you might need a bigger boat!" A third posted: "I only had a chat with one of the lads about the orcas last week and he was saying he hadn't seen them in years but it's always beginningof May they turn up when they do." A fourth said: "Saw it from the cliffs at St Abb's Head thought it was a really big porpoise." For more stories from the Scottish Borders and North Northumberland, bookmark our new home page - https://hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/borders/news/ Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) Bear Grylls-inspired vessel helps wardens on Coquet Island care for UK’s only breeding colony of roseate terns It looks like something James Bond might drive – or, more accurately, Bear Grylls But rather than enabling secret missions or carrying millionaires this innovative amphibious boat is helping RSPB wardens look after Britain’s only breeding colony of roseate terns The endangered birds nest on Coquet Island off the Northumberland coast each spring but seasonal wardens who manage the tiny island struggle to get on and off it because there is no safe mooring point or harbour at low tide This means boats can only take people and kit to the island at high tide – often at inconvenient times of day or night – making life for the wardens The RSPB area manager, David Morris, said he and colleagues “racked our brains for years” about how to more easily access the six-hectare (15-acre) island nature reserve cruises along like an ordinary motorboat at sea but as it approaches land the pilot lowers the legs from the hull using hydraulics and it drives on to the beach on chunky wheels “There are very few Sealegs in Europe and its certainly the only one we are aware of in the UK used for a conservation purpose like this – most others are used for millionaires accessing their islands,” said Morris “This is the answer to all our issues – a way to get it out of the water keep it on the island and it can safely carry more passengers to match the growing demand for local people wanting to volunteer with us.” a welcome bounce-back after two seasons during which bird flu decimated seabird populations along the north-east coast The boat is to be called Rosie, not only after the nickname for the roseate terns, which are on a conservation red-list for the UK but because it was funded in part from a generous donation by an RSPB supporter called Rosie Free weekly newsletterThe planet's most important stories Get all the week's environment news - the good Rosie the boat is causing a stir among local people Photograph: Mark Pinder“When I heard about the need for a new boat to support the work of the team at Coquet Island to protect roseate terns I was keen to help with the funding,” said Rosemary Warburg so was delighted when it was suggested that the boat could be named after me It seemed fitting and I’m very much looking forward to meeting my namesake and the team at Coquet.” dropping wardens and volunteers on the island and then heading straight back to Amble harbour Now I can stay on the island and help with all the work you feel the boat hit the ground and the wheels start pulling you along and you slowly lift the engine up and out.” Rosie the amphibious boat is cutting quite a dash among open-mouthed visitors and locals at Amble harbour “We’re quite a spectacle at the moment because we’re new There isn’t a boat in Amble like it,” said Westerberg “People are saying all the time: ‘Are you James Bond?’” 02 May 2025 By Cross-party talks are due to be held in Northumberland as the county council remains in no overall control The Conservatives hold 26 seats (a loss of eight) and Labour eight seats (a loss of 12) Meanwhile independents secured seven seats with Liberal Democrats three and Greens two People want Reform – it’s time for change.” Leader Glen Sanderson (Con) blamed the disappointing results on frustration with the two main parties due to failings at a national level Cllr Sanderson told LGC: “It’s been a long night but I’m most grateful to our staff and the returning officer for the excellent manner in which the count was organised “I think the results show that many residents still feel hacked off by the national political parties but that protest vote has meant the loss of some excellent councillors and an unfortunate blurring of the main point of our election - the continuation of commitment and passion for our county “I’m very proud of the Conservative results and I hope that we might be able to look at some options which might allow our programme of ambition and careful housekeeping to continue.” Now he’ll hold cross-party talks over the coming days to discuss alternative power-sharing arrangements Cllr Sanderson added: “We’ll look to work with others where we can Given the national issues with all the major parties I’m really proud of my group and the way they won their seats.” Labour’s leader Scott Dickinson retained his Druridge Bay ward – comfortably fighting off the challenge from former Berwick MP and cabinet minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan The BBC reported Cllr Dickinson stating: “It’s been a very disappointing night Tagged with: Sign in or Register a new account to join the discussion Reform UK plans to hire “taskforces” of auditors to cut council waste,… Today's election results will be felt by the whole local government network,… The Liberal Democrats won overall control at two counties and are largest… At least five Conservative county leaders lost their seats as the party… More Sponsor Insight Liverpool City Region Combined Authority