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I was not in Westminster this week as had to attend a family funeral so was able to spend more time in the constituency. It was still a busy week and mainly...

Do you want to Earn Whilst You Learn and build a career?? Come along and meet some of the regions biggest employers and see if they have an apprenticeship for...

I have today launched the inaugural Draeger Apprentice of the Year Award. The winner will be selected by a panel and will be announced at the Blyth Valley...

The Merit factory expansion will create over 50 new jobs in its Cramlington HQ. Merit is the UK’s leading offsite engineering and construction specialist for...

May I start my first newsletter of 2023 by wishing everybody in Blyth Valley a Happy New Year. There’s no doubt that 2023 will be challenging year as we...

I am delighted that global energy giant RWE has chosen Port of Blyth as their base whilst they build the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. This will bring important new...

My week didn’t have the best start when my early morning train to London was cancelled. There had been a theft of cables on the East Coast main line, so I wasn...

2,148 pensioners in Blyth Valley have claimed but there are lots of people eligible for pension credit who do not. The average Pension Credit award is worth...

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Harris. I wish to speak in favour of creating a community wealth fund through the next wave of dormant...