Here is the top stories of the week.

1) Hexham man wins 7 Days Performance and Storm Competitions car prizes

Shaun Elliot, 52, is a machine operator from Acomb and entered online car raffle competitions 7 Days Performance and Storm Competitions earlier this month. 

2) Get Licks soft play in Prudhoe and ice cream parlour in Hexham close

The owners of Get Licks soft play on Prudhoe's Station Road, Di and Jim Richardson, said the business was no longer in a position to continue trading.

The soft play, formerly the Fun Station, also houses a cafe and onsite ice cream parlour. Six members of staff have been affected by the closure.

3)Balls of Prudhoe reflect on Come Dine With Me: The Professionals

It comes after Balls of Prudhoe battered competition from award-winning Namaste Indian Restaurant & Club Prosecco Lounge in Sunniside and Pigalo’s American, North Shields.

4) Aldi Prudhoe sell out of KSI and Logan Paul's Prime Hydration Drink

The supermarket began stocking Prime Hydration Drink as a ‘special buy’ on December 29.

Eager customers were primed early doors, with some queuing for more than 30 minutes to get a taste of the drink made famous by Youtube stars KSI and Logan Paul. The queue is believed to have been up to B&M on the town’s Tyne View Retail Park.