The council says the road between the New Moor House crossroads and the Bridge of Aln is shut.

Rural businesses say they have lost income as shoots across the country are cancelled.

It is hoped a local charity can raise enough money to buy the post office and keep it open.

The Plough in Powburn is to operate as a cafe during the daytime and a pub at night.

It is hoped the bus will help people travel to and from Wooler town centre in Northumberland.

The Plough, a listed building, is to be a cafe during the day and a pub in the evening.

A strike this week is going ahead but NASWUT says three days of action next week may be suspended.

Northumberland council says there are not enough children to keep the middle schools open.