Movie-going is enjoying a revival in part of Northumberland - despite the fact that the area hasn't had its own cinema for years.

Film fans in Wansbeck have faced a trek to North Tyneside or Newcastle since the last local cinema - The Wallaw in neighbouring Blyth - brought the final curtain down almost five years ago.

But recently a special DIY-style film project has seen the latest movie blockbusters and classic golden oldies showing on screens in church halls, community centres and miners' welfares across the district.

People in Northumberland are getting good adult social care, according to a new national inspection.

The Commission for Social Care Inspection has given Northumberland's adult services department a two-star rating, and says it has "excellent capacity" for improvement.

The Healthy Living Centre in Choppington is offering a range of projects to get people in the area fitter.

With funding from Wansbeck and Northumberland councils, plus South East Northumberland NHS Care, the centre runs a Fit for Work scheme and a Heart MOT service.

It also runs a GP referral scheme aimed at people with health issues that encourages them to healthier lifestyles.

It is based at the Cleaswell healthy living centre.

People in Northumberland are being urged to have their say on executive decision-making arrangements for the county's new super-council which takes over in April.

Consultations on the issue close on Friday so residents are being reminded to comment before it is too late.

People in Northumberland will be asked to take part in an X Factor-style public vote to decide how a £60,000 fund should be spent on local community projects.

Wansbeck has been chosen as one of 12 areas across the country to pilot a Government scheme which aims to involve local residents more closely in how public money is spent on key priorities in their area.

Everyone in the district will be given the chance to nominate a community project to compete for a share of a £60,000 pot being made available by the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Her right leg was ripped off by a car during an horrific motorcycle accident.

But as Carol Forshaw gradually learns to walk again with her new prosthetic limb, she feels like the luckiest woman alive.

The 33-year-old's life was turned upside down when she lost control of her motorbike on a remote Northumberland hillside

Former Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich will hold a drum masterclass at West Sleekburn Middle School next week.

The experienced musician will be in Northumberland on Wednesday to talk about his life in the music industry.

Villagers are fuming after bus chiefs axed services leaving them stranded.

A row has erupted after Arriva made changes to its hourly 343 service between Morpeth and Whitley Bay, making it a direct run.

Police emailed the personal details of suspected criminals to 150 farmers. Members of the Northumberland Farm Watch scheme were stunned when they opened the message to discover the names, dates of birth and addresses of dozens of alleged offenders.

Red-faced officers sent a follow-up message two days later when the error was spotted, asking the farmers not to read the information and to delete it immediately.

The success of this year's Northumberland County Show has benefited a number of local charities.

With 26,500 visitors going through the gates, the Tynedale Agricultural Society has been able to donate thousands of pounds to charities and donate 10 free trade spaces at next year's event.