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Often, many of the people who live in this sort of postcode will be home owning families living in terraces.

Neighbourhoods fitting this profile are largely found in former mining, industrial and manufacturing areas of Wales and northern England. Examples include Merthyr Tydfil, Rhonda, Burnley, Barrow in Furness and Halifax.

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Schools

Find out the performance data, locations and contact details of your local schools. All the vital information you need to help make educational decisions for your children.
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Crime

The Northumbria Police force is responsible for policing the Wansbeck Council local authority area.
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Council tax

The average council tax per household in Northumberland council is £0.00, compared to an average in England of £1,278.93.
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Local news

Sir Bobby 'lived for his charity'

24/12/2009 11:04:42

The son of football legend Sir Bobby Robson thanks those who donated to the cancer charity set up in his father's name.
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Ice warning for drivers in North

24/12/2009 18:44:50

Motorists across northern England are being warned of continued difficult driving conditions over Christmas.
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Volunteers want dry festivities

25/12/2009 10:01:34

Dozens of lifeboat crew across the North East face being called away from festive celebrations if an emergency arises.
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Icy roads disrupt bin collections

24/12/2009 16:32:34

Bin collections in South Tyneside are disrupted as refuse teams struggle to cope with icy conditions.
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Bus crash teenagers return home

24/12/2009 11:01:26

A party of schoolchildren return home after their coach driver, from a Newcastle firm, dies of a heart attack at the wheel in Germany.
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Tyne crossing dredging complete

24/12/2009 10:09:54

Work to dredge a trench in the bed of the River Tyne in preparation for the second vehicle tunnel is completed.
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Tell us a story

14/07/2003 08:34:01

Got a story? Get in touch with the BBC News website
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Other local news

19/10/2004 11:00:23

Link to other local news internet sites in Tyneside
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Afghan Christmas

22/12/2009 08:39:45

Seasons greetings from troops in the Middle East
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Railway Stations

Pegswood (3.25 miles away), Northern Rail

Widdrington (4.42 miles away), Northern Rail

Morpeth (4.95 miles away), Northern Rail

Cramlington (8.71 miles away), Northern Rail

Acklington (9.22 miles away), Northern Rail

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