Prudhoe Town were hit for six when they visited Leam Rangers in the Durham County Lomax Training Services Youth League, but at the halfway stage there was little between the sides.

James Fenwick bagged a brace of goals and Mark Burns also struck, but Prudhoe retaliated and when they twice penetrated the Leam Rangers defence, just one goal divided the pair at the halfway stage.

Leam Rangers, though, had the better of the second period and romped to a 6-2 victory.
Man of the match Fenwick took his total to four goals, and Burns again found the net.

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The brave story of war hero Harry Fraser has been passed down through generations. And when he went back to the Dutch town he helped liberate 65 years ago he was treated like royalty.

Now he's back on home soil clutching a photo album and a video of his trip as well as an extra medal presented to him on behalf of the people of Helmond.

"I was treated like royalty when I went back," said Harry, 88, of Prudhoe. "They came to pick me up from the hotel in an armoured car and formed a procession through the streets to celebrate the day I helped liberate the town."

A Northumberland female mountain biker has recorded a third-place finish in national competition - in her first full season.

Angela Coates has been mountain biking for only two years, but that has not stopped the 25-year-old from Prudhoe achieving great things in a sport which is dominated my male competitors.

Earlier this month the Geordie biker finished second in Rheola in South Wales to end the racing season in third place in the National Points Series (NPS) - an unbelievable achievement at such an early stage in her career.

Disabled badminton player Will Smith, a second-year student at Newcastle University, has been adding to his impressive collection of medals.

The 19-year-old from Prudhoe competed in the Welsh stage of the Four Nations Tournaments, winning a gold medal in the men's singles and a silver in the men's doubles. What makes his achievements all the more commendable is the fact Smith was competing against older and more experienced players.

He is now ranked 11th internationally for singles and 23rd for doubles.

Smith heads to Ireland next month for another Four Nations tournament.

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is taking to the road to attract new recruits.

A series of events are being held across the county to inform people of career opportunities with the service.

Hairy Biker Si King has spoken of the terrifying moment when he was knocked from his bike while filming a TV special.

The star is recovering at his home in Prudhoe, Northumberland, today after being involved in a crash in rush-hour traffic.

The 42-year-old was filming a Christmas Special with best pal Dave Myers and travelling through Newcastle when he came off his new Ducati bike, which he had owned for only a day.

Northumberland's council has been chosen as one of nine in the country to take part in a pilot scheme on local authority performance.

Northumberland County Council has been awarded £100,000 to help it take part in the project, which aims to help authorities tailor their services to meet customers' needs.

Over the coming months the council will be speaking to its staff, customers and partners to find out how it is performing, particularly in the areas of planning, neighbourhood services and children's services.

Hairy Biker Simon King is in hospital today after he was involved in a smash on his motorcycle. The TV chef was knocked off his bike, as he rode through Gosforth at rush hour today, with his TV cooking partner Dave Myers.

The accident happened on Salter's Lane near the junction with Salter's Bridge, shortly before 8am.

The 42-year-old, of Prudhoe, and his television cooking partner Dave, who is from Cumbria, are currently in the North East, filming their BBC Christmas Special.

A North East businessman is putting best foot forward and turning his passion for Northumberland into cash for charity.

Andy Maidwell yesterday set out on a mammoth fundraising challenge in which he aims to cross Northumberland, visiting the majority of her boundaries, on a gruelling 240-mile trek.

Andy Maidwell from Ovington pictured with his wife Debbie, left, and Jane Teasdale, right

The 47-year-old, from Ovington, will cover around 20 miles a day in just 12 days to raise funds for the NSPCC.

A mobile information service for blind and partially-sighted people is visiting Morpeth later this month.

Action for Blind People's mobile Sight Loss service is packed with the latest aids, equipment and specialist advice.

It has been invited to Northumberland by the County Blind Association.