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Work plan 'finds jobs for 100,000'
As many as 100,000 people may have found employment during the first year of the Government's flagship Work Programme, with "a substantial majority" staying in jobs, employment minister Chris Grayling has said.
William wants children with Kate
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his desire to have children with wife Kate and expressed sorrow over the fact his mother never had the chance to meet her.
Ofsted U-turn on no-notice policy
Ofsted's controversial chief inspector has made a U-turn on one of his key policies.
Five-year-olds now worry about size
More than half the British public suffers from a negative body image, an inquiry by MPs has been told.
Price warning to petrol companies
The Government is to take action to get petrol companies to pass on cuts in global oil prices to motorists at the pumps.
Gatwick passengers hit by fog delay
Around 1,500 airline passengers faced disruption overnight after they were diverted away from Gatwick Airport due to fog and maintenance work.
Bin collection error fines reduced
Fines for householders who make mistakes over putting their bins out for collection are being reduced from today.
Cable to face BSkyB bid questions
Business Secretary Vince Cable is due to face questions at the Leveson Inquiry over his handling of News Corporation's takeover bid for satellite broadcaster BSkyB.
Free childcare changes announced
Almost 1,000 two-year-olds are to benefit from free childcare a year early after it was decided to bring forward trials in 10 areas in England to this September, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced.
KFC ad 'generated most complaints'
A Kentucky Fried Chicken advert featuring call centre workers singing with their mouths full is the most complained-about UK campaign of all time, the official watchdog has revealed.
Sikhs protest after 'sex attack'
Members of the Sikh community have held a sit-down protest outside a police station in Luton following allegations that a young woman was sexually assaulted.
Phone hack file sent to prosecutors
A seventh file relating to Scotland Yard's phone hacking inquiry has been sent to prosecutors.
Secrecy Bill 'undermines justice'
The Government is threatening to fundamentally undermine British traditions of open justice with proposed new laws, civil liberty campaigners have claimed.
Price bid to set up free school
Model and businesswoman Katie Price wants to set up a free school to help children who are visually-impaired and suffer from other disabilities, it has emerged.
Bramble 'assaulted girl in taxi'
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Premier League star Titus Bramble has told a court she repeatedly told him to leave her alone.
Neglect death mother spared jail
A mother whose neglected two-year-old son died a prolonged and horrible death after drinking poisonous plant food has walked free from court.
'Missed opportunities' on murder
There were "numerous missed opportunities" to protect a teenage mother who was stabbed and left to die in a canal by her 17-year-old boyfriend, a serious case review (SCR) has said.
Parents held over arson deaths
The parents of six children killed in an arson attack on their home have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Britain expels Syrian diplomats
Syria's Charge d'Affaires is being expelled from Britain as an expression of "horror" at the behaviour of the regime, Foreign Secretary William Hague has said.
Arrested police chief fights back
A police chief arrested over allegations of corruption is suing the heads of three police forces and the boss of the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Boy, 11, held over joyriding theft
An 11-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with stealing a car which was later damaged in an accident.
No charges over hacking probe leaks
A Guardian journalist and a Scotland Yard detective will not be prosecuted over leaks relating to the phone hacking scandal.
Woman, 93, dies of attack injuries
A 93-year-old woman who was subjected to a savage assault in her home has died in hospital.
Social care system 'needs reform'
Urgent reform to the funding of the social care system is needed to meet the needs of an ageing population, health experts have said.
Briton could face death over drugs
A British housewife could face the death penalty after being arrested over a £1.6 million cocaine haul on a tropical island.
Dentists 'may mislead patients'
Dentists may be deliberately misleading their patients about their NHS entitlements to prompt them to pay for private care, a watchdog has said.
Charities 'streamlined due to cuts'
Charities are axing jobs and services and some risk closing down because of Government cuts, new research has revealed.
Establishment is broken, says Clegg
Nick Clegg is expected to say two years in office have convinced him Britain's "broken establishment is past its sell by date".
Temperatures down as heatwave ends
The mini-heatwave which has swept Britain looks set to end after forecasters predicted cooler temperatures and unsettled weather for the week ahead.
Greggs hails 'pasty tax' U-turn
Bakery chain Greggs is celebrating following the Government's U-turn on the unpopular "pasty tax".
'Tax Freedom Day' 48 hours later
Employees start working for themselves rather than the Government on Tuesday - two days later than last year, according to low tax campaigners.
Seven in 10 'want new economy plan'
More than seven in 10 people want the Government to U-turn on the economy and prioritise growth over spending cuts, a new poll has revealed.
Man held at Globe Theatre protest
A man was arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a performance by the Israeli national theatre company at London's Globe Theatre.
Woman arrested in hacking probe
A woman has been arrested by detectives investigating allegations of voicemail hacking.
Dog-bite woman has died of rabies
A woman being treated for rabies after being bitten by a dog in south Asia has died.
Qatada freedom blocked by judge
Abu Qatada's bid for freedom has been blocked by a judge due to Britain's terror threat at the Olympics.
850 jobs at risk as refinery closes
An oil refinery which went bust is to close after administrators failed to find a buyer or the cash needed to keep it going, putting around 850 jobs at risk.
Bali woman may face death penalty
A British housewife could face the death penalty after being arrested over a £1.6 million cocaine haul on a tropical island.
Visitor alert as pigs monkey around
Visitors to Edinburgh Zoo have taken refuge in one of the park's monkey enclosures as staff dealt with escapee pigs.
Split over future of Syrian leader
Britain and Russia are split on whether Syrian president Bashar al Assad should stand down amid the bloodshed in the country.
Couple jailed over coal bunker boy
A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker have each been jailed for two years.
Pregnant woman stabbed four times
A pregnant woman is in intensive care after she was found with four stab wounds to her neck and upper body.
Teachers threaten strike action
The two biggest teachers' unions have threatened co-ordinated strikes in the autumn against Government "attacks" on jobs, pensions, workload and pay.
'Proud' Moyles turns torchbearer
Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has become an Olympic torchbearer live on his show.
Watchdog considers Warsi's claims
The Lords Commissioner for Standards is considering whether to investigate allegations over under-pressure Conservative co-chairman Baroness Warsi's expenses.
Blair interrupted by protester
Tony Blair's evidence to the Leveson Inquiry was interrupted when a protester burst in and yelled "this man should be arrested for war crimes".
Tributes to fallen Army captain
An Army officer who was killed by a home-made bomb in Afghanistan packed more into his three decades alive than most people do in a lifetime, his family said.
Terror suspect Qatada bail bid due
Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada could be freed as his bid for bail is heard.
'Proud' Moyles turns torchbearer
Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles has become an Olympic torchbearer live on his show.
Last hurrah for the UK heatwave
Britain is again basking in glorious sunshine - but it is likely to be the last hurrah before temperatures drop and rain makes an appearance later this week, forecasters said.
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Weather for Morpeth
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
