Village in Northumberland with 6 barbers! Why? I don’t think we’re that hairy🤔 Or….. Am I missing something 🤔

I've gone an done it! I may have secured a food truck and finally since 2009 with a third times charm appeal, I wanna go self employed in the food industry again!

I came I early this year January and I'll keep places names blank but I went from Morpeth area to Ashington, amble, Cramlington and then whitelybay.

I've noticed a pattern while jumping from some chains, all tightening hours but trying to make global selection menus, all making dog shit

The fall of big and maybe building businesses with high rates is comming and I may have got a lovely trailer to finally focus on a one beautiful and not do e food item yet, but I intend tk make speed and affordability the key, just like old McDonald's.

Question is, if you wanted something the was abit different, tasty, cheap and fast, but needed parking space, maybe uber and just eat populated acsess, but good traffic flow to really give something better that maccies and support a small business, well where would you like or want it?

I'm currently south Northumberland between Morpeth and Ashington but open to spots if people have ideas, also looking for people who have ideas and Reccomendations aswel. Thanks again all and will reply as soon as I can to those helping!

We've lived as far North as Glenarm in County Antrim which is about the same latitude and we did have midges in our garden during the summer. Is it the same in your county?

Not sure if this is relevant here, but as anyone else noticed even though it's freezing in Northumberland it doesn't feel as cold as should. I've not even noticed my breath as well, which usually is the first indicator of freezing temperatures.

Today in Ashington I overheard a member of the general public say that a school in Northumberland had been closed because of a security incident.

Does anyone know what occurred?

This was not related to the bad weather.

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If you live, work or travel to amble consider joining the amble subreddit , I've just made it it looks boring now but I'll be adding in banners , logos etc soon .

https://www.reddit.com/r/Amble_Northumberland/s/H8QYYHqOfo

Hi, I'm hoping someone on here can help me. Are there any shops anywhere between Morpeth and Alnwick that do large size mens clothing? I know about Dukes in Ashington but it's there anywhere else? Thank you

Found this funky looking rock at Lindisfarne Holy Island,

Mum thinks someone’s made it but not sure.

Got an ear hole and sits like it does in pic.

Thought he was too cute not to show.

(Pic now added as prev post didn’t have pic, new to Reddit not sure how to edit posts)

EDIT: Thank you everyone for your really helpful views/comments! We'll be doing a quick look in and around Hexham /Tyne Valley line for rentals next week as a starting point. Hadn't considered north of Newcastle either (Morpeth and Bedlington way etc) so that's option 2 for us. (And if you see someone driving reaaaally slowly carefully in the coming months, that's probably me - apologies in advance if you're stuck behind)

Hello ! I was wondering if I could get some local knowledge and insight on areas to move to in Northumberland / Tyne valley as I don't know the area well and google hasn't helped much either..

My partner and I have been looking to move further north for a while (he's from Canada and sorely misses open spaces). Here's where we might need a bit of direction /advice before we up sticks and switch from living in a congested urban area to somewhere a little (or a lot) less busy.

My partner is being offered a job working in Kielder Forest (near Kielder Castle) which he's happy to drive to.
I can also relocate to my company's office which is located about a mile west of Newcastle's central station (and would only need to go in 2-3 times a week).

I'm not a confident driver and would rather live somewhere where 1. I can commute by public transport (and/or cycle)and 2. Where I don't need to drive to the shops (again happy & confident to cycle if walking is too far).

Looking at a map, Hexham would seem like the logical place for us to move to for commuting purposes but I was wondering if there are any other areas my partner and I should look at where commuting to work for us both would be fairly reasonable (roughly an hour max drive or train away?)

Also wondering if relying on trains for commuting would be a ball-ache and if driving an hour everyday to Kielder and back might not be as nice as it seems.. what are the roads like in winter (snow?) / summer (tourists?) ?

We're very easy going and our hobbies are all outdoorsy so we don't mind quieter places but looking at places to rent (with the idea of buying in the long-term) the market is limited. (Seems to be a few airbnbs/ holiday lets instead..) I'm wondering if my reluctance to drive is limiting our options (and if I just need to suck it up and accept that I'll need to drive for everyday life?!)

Thanks all in advance.

What are your thoughts on the Northumberland 250 route? Is there anywhere you would add/remove?

I’ve been to several places along the route but not all. If anyone has done it then I’d appreciate it if you can share your thoughts!

I’m from Newcastle (Whitley Bay) but have lived away for a long time so lost touch of what’s available in the area. I’m visiting my family with my fiancé this Christmas and I really want my fiancé to have a great time, we live in Japan and it’s her first time out of Asia. I know the basic things like Bamburgh castle, Dunstanburgh castle etc, but I’d love to hear some recommendations of where to go, especially something animal related, I know she’d love to meet some sheep.

We’re thinking about a budget friendly wedding venue in Northumberland! We don’t want to get married in a church, but a unique venue with outdoor space would be best.

Any ideas for this or even a good venue where we could have the celebration would be appreciated as we like the idea of registry office in Morpeth or Hexham, followed by a celebration with a buffet / food vendors afterwards. Nothing too formal as we want the day to be fun and we are not very serious people..!

Hi, my name is Tiegan and i am currently working on a project for my Geography A-Level in the Midlands. I am originally from the North East which is why i chose to do this area and i would love if anyone from Blyth, living in Blyth, would find the time to do this short survey!

Questions are short and there is only 11 questions so it will not take very long,

Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecUp6GRXVMNPvH2jkiX0d5AWMB-wTEwiWOtZfHRN5-fzCUAQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hi, just wondering if there's any groups or resources for trail running around Alnwick area, can travel. Aware of harriers, but not keen on pounding pavements, did the parkrun yesterday and that was good, but would like more variation and distances.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3w6Hr9p4AtHM8kte9?g_st=ic

I'm planning a surprise birthday meal and so far it looks like there'll be around 25ish people attending. The restaurant I had in mind is going to be closed on the date, so I'm looking for recommendations for somewhere that will cater for a large group but is also gonna be affordable for everyone coming. Does anyone have any ideas?

Coming to Newcastle! A great author event opportunity for creative writing and short fiction fans, just in time for Halloween.

Amazing to see be able to see the colour with the naked eye. Usually it is just a light haze!