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High tides   03:38 & 15:52
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Community rallies round as Blyth hit by severe flooding.

Torrential rain has caused widespread flooding in the town. Read more here.

Keel Row Shopping Centre demolition set to get under way.

Bulldozers will move in on Monday the 30th of September. Read more here.

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Plans for phase two of the beach development go public.

A new hotel, shopping and a family led pub are all proposed for the former Link House farm site. Read more here.

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Blyth Facts


Population - 40,206
2022 Estimate

Twin Town 
Solingen (Ger)

Motto
We Grow By Industry

Parliament - Ian Lavery
Blyth & Ashington (Lab)
 

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Take a look at our updated Now & Then section. 

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The night the bombs fell.

A look at the night in April 1941 when German bombers came to Blyth.

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Keel Row Shopping Centre to close it's doors in early 2024.
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The grand old lady who came to die but wouldn't go quietly.
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The secret message in the market place visible from above.
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OPEN DAILY 6AM - 9.30PM Swaledale Court NE24 4EW

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Cultural Hub details revealed. 
Award winning cinema operator included in plans for Blyth's Market Place development.
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Spartans live to fight another day!

The Links at South Beach begins welcoming new tenants.
The development at the Mermaid parking area gets set to open with Greggs latest store nearing completion. 
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Date revealed for the return of rail passenger services

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Take a look at Blyth's famous cup run from the 1970's

Latest census statistics show Blyth continues to grow but contains Northumberland's most deprived area.

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The History Of Blyth

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Written by John Wallace in 1869. Read the full book for free here.

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Energy Central phase 1 given the go ahead.

Work will start in October at the south entrance to the Port Of Blyth.

More here 

As demolition on Linkhouse Farm begins, read part one of our story into it's long history.

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The Gentle Giant of Blyth

A curious boulder sits outside of the Delaval Arms in Seaton Sluice. Legend says it was carried there by the strongest man in the world!

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Thinking about paying Blyth a visit?

Take a look at some of TripAdvisors top picks of things to do.

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What's Next For
HMS BLYTH

As HMS Blyth departed the town for the last time, her story isn't over. She was heading off to a whole new life.

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Take a quick look through Blyth's rich mining history.

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All Change For Blyth

With new delevlopments planned all over the town, take a look at what's being built where.

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When Shipbuilding Was King

A brief history of shipbuilding on the river Blyth.

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The Lost Treasures

From a grand Victorian theatre, a stately family pile to a beautiful Methodist town centre church. Take a look at some of Blyth's lost treasures. 

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The jewel in Blyth's crown. 

A short promotional video from South Blyth Councillor Daniel Carr

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BLYTH LINKS PARKRUN

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

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A Hidden Treasure

Tucked away in John Street Cowpen. Look closely and you'll notice a post box with VR markings. A Queen Victoria era gem.

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Join us on our pub crawl of Blyth from yesterday. Would you have made till last orders?

A short video showing Blyth Market Place in the 1960's.

Did you know

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The source of the River Blyth is Kirkheaton, a village in Northumberland. It flows for 27 miles before reaching the sea at Blyth.

The river Pont is a tributary.

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Market Street Blyth
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Photo of the day

10/10/2024 Photo credit Michelle Tracey.

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