Northumberland is one of the most popular counties across the whole of the country, but did you know many celebrities, sports stars and TV personalities were born here too? Below is a list of five of them, how many did you know were born in our region?
1) Alexander Armstrong You probably know him from co-hosting TV quiz show Pointless alongside Richard Osman, but did you know Alexander Armstrong is originally from Rothbury? The 51-year-old also went to school in our region at Mowden Hall School in Stocksfield before going on to attend St Mary s Music School in Edinburgh before going to Cambridge to study English at University.
Young entrepreneur addresses Lincolnview Local Board of Education Monday, May 24, 2021 8:59 PM Lakyn Bailey, daughter of Tyson and Leslie Bailey, addressed the Lincolnview Local Board of Education during its meeting Monday evening. (DHI Media/Sherry Missler)
BY SHERRY MISSLER
smissler@timesbulletin.com
VAN WERT COUNTY The highlight of the Lincolnview Board of Education meeting Monday evening was a presentation by Lakyn
Bailey, the daughter of Tyson and Leslie Bailey. Bailey, who will be a
freshman at Lincolnview, baked and sold $500 worth of cupcake pops
towards this year’s “Cupcake War.” She told the Board, I have always
wanted to help the community out and this was an excellent opportunity
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Raoul Moat: Nobody knew what he would do next - the police chief who led one of the UK s most notorious manhunts
In July 2010, Sue Sim, Temporary Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, received a call in the middle of the night to say there had been a double shooting in a quiet suburb near Newcastle. The cat-and-mouse search for the gunman Raoul Moat involved specialist police units, snipers, RAF jets and played out live to a worldwide TV audience.
Ms Sim has shared her story in The Hunt For Raoul Moat, the second episode of StoryCast 21 - a Sky News podcast series telling 21 extraordinary personal stories from some of the biggest news events of the century.
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Northumberland National Park is offering employment and training opportunities to young people.
Monday, 24th May 2021, 1:55 pm
The Park is taking part in the Government’s Kickstart Scheme, aimed at helping 16 to 24-year-olds who receive Universal Credit to gain experience in employment and training.
There will be four six-month placements available in the Park, with roles based between Rothbury and The Sill: National Discovery Centre on Hadrian’s Wall and working across the 400 square miles of the national park.
Northumberland National Park Authority is looking to bring candidates into a range of roles including; assistant ranger, facilities assistant, and welcome team/engagement assistant.