Anna Williams
@annaattheambler.bsky.social
Community Newspaper editor. Puffin wrangler. Amble, Northumberland UK
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Hello new followers! I run a community newspaper in Amble, Northumberland (UK). Am a fan of the environment, democracy and the crazy idea there should be a future on this planet for humans.
Happy Christmas everyone. If you would like to read the latest Ambler online, click on the link:
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December 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Happy Christmas everyone. If you would like to read the latest Ambler online, click on the link:
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The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland presented Paul Rigby, chair of Amble Development Trust with the King's Award today. The prestigious award is the equivalent of an MBE for organisations, & is given in recognition of all the volunteers who have given their time and efforts over the last 31 years.
December 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland presented Paul Rigby, chair of Amble Development Trust with the King's Award today. The prestigious award is the equivalent of an MBE for organisations, & is given in recognition of all the volunteers who have given their time and efforts over the last 31 years.
The Amble yarn bombers have been busy! Excellent work!
December 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Amble yarn bombers have been busy! Excellent work!
Impressive medal haul for Amble Kickboxers: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/10/i...
Impressive medal haul for Amble kickboxers - The Ambler
Three local kickboxers from Hybrid Kickboxing in Amble brought home medals from the World Kickboxing Association...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Impressive medal haul for Amble Kickboxers: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/10/i...
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Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means
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Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means
Voyager 1, NASA’s deep-space probe, could soon become the first spacecraft to reach a historic milestone. In November 2026, the probe will be one light-day from Earth.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means
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Some thoughts on the Australian social media ban... a significant, symbolic step. A government that is trying to put the well-being and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests.
British politicians should take note
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British politicians should take note
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Australia is putting young people first. Britain should try it
The first national ban on teen social-media accounts is controversial, imperfect, and a reminder of what real political will on behalf of young people actually looks like.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Some thoughts on the Australian social media ban... a significant, symbolic step. A government that is trying to put the well-being and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests.
British politicians should take note
@theleaduk.bsky.social
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British politicians should take note
@theleaduk.bsky.social
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TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
December 7, 2025 at 5:17 PM
TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque:
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
"This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".
Good news as Amble's public toilets have finally reopened, after a two year wait and an estimated £180k refurbishment:
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Amble toilets reopen after refurbishment - The Ambler
The public toilets in both Queen Street and the Harbour at Amble have been refurbished and...
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December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Good news as Amble's public toilets have finally reopened, after a two year wait and an estimated £180k refurbishment:
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/05/a...
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/05/a...
“Everyone loves my gran. We’re recognised all over now, and restaurants are asking us if we will do a piece with them."
How an Amble lad's post went viral and sparked an idea to help local businesses.
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How an Amble lad's post went viral and sparked an idea to help local businesses.
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Gran vs Scran: viral post proves food for thought - The Ambler
Everyone loves their gran – and in one Amble lad’s case, 24 million people do too....
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December 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“Everyone loves my gran. We’re recognised all over now, and restaurants are asking us if we will do a piece with them."
How an Amble lad's post went viral and sparked an idea to help local businesses.
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/02/g...
How an Amble lad's post went viral and sparked an idea to help local businesses.
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/02/g...
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We’ve mapped the mansion tax.
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
November 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We’ve mapped the mansion tax.
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you.
Full interactive map here 👇
Amble’s Christmas lights parade - and Amble Coastal Rowing Club excelling themselves with their float, the RMS Mauretania.
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Amble’s Christmas lights parade - and Amble Coastal Rowing Club excelling themselves with their float, the RMS Mauretania.
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Epic skies at Goswick right now. Though tbh I think I’d rather be looking at them on my phone screen like you are, rather than standing here dreading the next 30 mph hail storm 😂
November 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Epic skies at Goswick right now. Though tbh I think I’d rather be looking at them on my phone screen like you are, rather than standing here dreading the next 30 mph hail storm 😂
Amble Development Trust are 'thrilled and deeply honoured' to receive a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The prestigious award is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. #KAVS2025
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November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Amble Development Trust are 'thrilled and deeply honoured' to receive a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The prestigious award is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. #KAVS2025
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/11/14/a...
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Amble Development Trust is ‘absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured’ to receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
The award is in recognition of 31 years of volunteer-led regeneration of the town. #KAVS2025 @KingsAwardVS
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The award is in recognition of 31 years of volunteer-led regeneration of the town. #KAVS2025 @KingsAwardVS
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Amble Development Trust honoured with prestigious King's Award - The Ambler
Amble Development Trust has received a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The prestigious award recognises the...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Amble Development Trust is ‘absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured’ to receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service.
The award is in recognition of 31 years of volunteer-led regeneration of the town. #KAVS2025 @KingsAwardVS
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/11/14/a...
The award is in recognition of 31 years of volunteer-led regeneration of the town. #KAVS2025 @KingsAwardVS
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/11/14/a...
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Job ad - Project officer for Northumberland Coast Dark Skies
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We're hiring! Project officer for Northumberland Coast Dark Skies
We are seeking a Project Officer to develop and deliver a brand new and exciting project: Northumberland Coast Dark Skies.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Job ad - Project officer for Northumberland Coast Dark Skies
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Crown Studio Gallery's Christmas window display is coming together.
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Crown Studio Gallery's Christmas window display is coming together.
ICYMI and it seems appropriate for Halloween:
Coble Quay, Amble's path of ghosts
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Coble Quay, Amble's path of ghosts
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Coble Quay: Amble’s salt path lost in myths and mystery - The Ambler
This land of snaking sea mists which swirl along the estuaries, mud flats and salt marshes,...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
ICYMI and it seems appropriate for Halloween:
Coble Quay, Amble's path of ghosts
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Coble Quay, Amble's path of ghosts
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Everyone wants to know: who made these wonderful pieces? Have they done this elsewhere? Will there be any more? The mystery of Amble’s squash-buckling yarn bombers:
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Mystery of the squash-buckling yarn bombers - The Ambler
Have you seen the amazing crocheted pumpkin display at the Harbour Village? The hand-made artwork appeared...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Everyone wants to know: who made these wonderful pieces? Have they done this elsewhere? Will there be any more? The mystery of Amble’s squash-buckling yarn bombers:
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/10/21/m...
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/10/21/m...
Meet Gary Paxton, our new Harbour Master: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/10/01/n...
Amble Northumberland UK
Amble Northumberland UK
New Harbour Master: my door is always open - The Ambler
As the new Harbour Master, I thought I would let you know a bit about me...
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October 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Meet Gary Paxton, our new Harbour Master: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/10/01/n...
Amble Northumberland UK
Amble Northumberland UK
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Quiz: are you a political cult member?
Take our handy quiz to find out if you’re a political cult member and have lost your mind on social media or if you are, in fact, the solution……..*
By Juvenal
Take our handy quiz to find out if you’re a political cult member and have lost your mind on social media or if you are, in fact, the solution……..*
By Juvenal
Quiz: are you a political cult member?
Take our handy quiz to find out if you’re a political cult member and have lost your mind on social media or if you are, in fact, the solution……..*
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September 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Quiz: are you a political cult member?
Take our handy quiz to find out if you’re a political cult member and have lost your mind on social media or if you are, in fact, the solution……..*
By Juvenal
Take our handy quiz to find out if you’re a political cult member and have lost your mind on social media or if you are, in fact, the solution……..*
By Juvenal
🕵️♀️🕵️♀️🕵️♀️Our young journalists have been busy over the summer asking all the best questions.
🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️Where are the play areas in Hauxley Grange?
👮♂️👮♂️Is Amble a safe place?
💚What are green bridges and why could they help wildlife?
👷♀️🚧 Checking out the new school build
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🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️Where are the play areas in Hauxley Grange?
👮♂️👮♂️Is Amble a safe place?
💚What are green bridges and why could they help wildlife?
👷♀️🚧 Checking out the new school build
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/22/a...
Artograffi #154 - The Ambler
Where are the play areas at Hauxley Grange? We discovered that Hauxley Grange estate in Amble...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🕵️♀️🕵️♀️🕵️♀️Our young journalists have been busy over the summer asking all the best questions.
🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️Where are the play areas in Hauxley Grange?
👮♂️👮♂️Is Amble a safe place?
💚What are green bridges and why could they help wildlife?
👷♀️🚧 Checking out the new school build
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/22/a...
🤸♀️🤸♂️🤸♀️Where are the play areas in Hauxley Grange?
👮♂️👮♂️Is Amble a safe place?
💚What are green bridges and why could they help wildlife?
👷♀️🚧 Checking out the new school build
www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/22/a...
There's been some progress on the bid to stop the JCSC sports hall from being demolished once the new school is built, but Amble Development Trust needs your help with what sporting/recreational activities you'd like to see it used for.
Amble, Northumberland UK
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Amble, Northumberland UK
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Some progress for Amble’s sporting visions - can you help make the case? - The Ambler
Northumberland County Council have told Amble Development Trust (ADT) they are happy to progress to the...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
There's been some progress on the bid to stop the JCSC sports hall from being demolished once the new school is built, but Amble Development Trust needs your help with what sporting/recreational activities you'd like to see it used for.
Amble, Northumberland UK
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Amble, Northumberland UK
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A Nightjar, a white House Sparrow and a white Swallow have been seen in Amble gardens over the summer: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/22/u... Northumberland UK
Unusual visitors over the summer - The Ambler
This summer Ambler readers have spotted some unusual visitors in their gardens, and kindly sent us...
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September 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A Nightjar, a white House Sparrow and a white Swallow have been seen in Amble gardens over the summer: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/22/u... Northumberland UK
Congratulations Luke, who we think may currently be the UK's youngest Mayor! www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/15/2... Amble Northumberland
24-year-old Luke McTaggart becomes Amble's new Mayor - The Ambler
Congratulations to Luke McTaggart, who has become Amble’s new Mayor at the age of 24. Luke...
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September 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations Luke, who we think may currently be the UK's youngest Mayor! www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/15/2... Amble Northumberland
When the Amble Co-op closed earlier this year, it marked the end of an era, as well as leaving a large empty building at the top of the main street. But today Heron Foods has announced they are moving their existing business into the property: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/12/h...
Heron Foods to take over Amble's old Co-op store - The Ambler
Heron Foods has today announced that the current Amble store will be moving to a new...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
When the Amble Co-op closed earlier this year, it marked the end of an era, as well as leaving a large empty building at the top of the main street. But today Heron Foods has announced they are moving their existing business into the property: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/09/12/h...