Bid for new classrooms
PLANS for an extension at a Morpeth school have been unveiled.Although significant work has been carried out at Newminster Middle School and Technology College since it was originally built in 1944, it...
View ArticleTaking a new step to become more active
MANY of those involved with a county charity that cares for others have recently spent some time caring for themselves.As part of the Better Health At Work award, a total of 15 Carers Northumberland...
View ArticleInsurance care call
COUNTY pensioners have been urged to take care when purchasing or renewing car insurance.Michelle Muckle, Trading and Corporate Manager of Age UK Northumberland, said: “It is essential to always shop...
View ArticleHousing bid submitted
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Cresswell: Mr Duncan Lawrence, The Drift, replace polycarbonate roof with tiled roof to side elevation,...
View ArticleTrust in with a shout of winning four top awards
A HEALTH organisation that serves Northumberland residents has been shortlisted for multiple national healthcare accolades.After a record number of entries, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust...
View ArticleRe-scheduled picnic
ORGANISERS of a popular Morpeth family fun event will make a second attempt to stage it on Sunday.A downpour on what was one of the few wet days this summer forced the Greater Morpeth Development Trust...
View ArticlePonteland goes quackers for traditional and new races
THE sun came out for a quacking good show at Ponteland on Sunday.Hundreds of families came along to watch the annual Duck Race event in Ponteland Park and there was also a new event for them to...
View ArticleCouncillor upset at ‘small’ repairs sum
A COUNTY councillor is calling for the authority to get its act together after being ‘flabbergasted’ by the sum it agreed with a windfarm company for some road repairs.Residents in and around...
View ArticleTown set to trial free parking
PARKING charges in Morpeth are likely to be removed from next April.A town council committee is recommending that the fees at all county council-managed car parks should be withdrawn and a disc system...
View ArticleUnsung heroes honoured at Pride of Northumberland Awards
Community champions, children, adults and groups were recognised at a special awards ceremony in Northumberland last night.Organised Northeast Press and the Berwick Advertiser the fifth Pride of...
View ArticleResidents urged to take part in town-plan process
MEMBERS of the public will get the chance to have their say on initial ideas on a future blueprint for development in Morpeth.Working groups have spent the last year discussing the town’s key issues,...
View ArticleA course of fun and food
FAMILIES in central and south east Northumberland were given a helping hand from health workers to lead a healthier lifestyle.Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Get Active Northumberland...
View ArticleClub to hear of good and bad women
THERE will be a female flavour to the next meeting of Ponteland Senior Gentlemen’s Club on Monday.Guest speaker Mrs Marion Anderson will talk about Wicked and Worthy Women of the North East at the...
View ArticleTake part in next world record bid
CHILDREN and adults across Northumberland can take part in an annual record-breaking attempt.National deaf healthcare charity SignHealth hopes to beat the total of 116,980 people signing and singing a...
View ArticleCare groups show work
SOME of the county councillors elected earlier this year found out more about the support given to young people living in care.Two of the groups on the Children in Care Council set up by the authority...
View ArticleA1 in Northumberland reopened after serious crash
The A1 in Northumberland has just reopened after a serious crash earlier today.The road was closed after a collision between two vehicles at Stannington at around 3.50pm.Emergency services were in...
View Article84-year-old woman dies after driving wrong way down A1
An 84-year-old woman has died after driving her car the wrong way down the A1 near Morpeth, Northumberland, and crashing into oncoming vehicles. At just after 3.50pm yesterday (Saturday, September 14),...
View ArticleSmoke data is revealed
NEW figures have revealed that 24 children start smoking every day in the North East.The statistics from Cancer Research UK, which relate to children aged between 11 and 15, have been released as part...
View ArticlePensioners are urged to tap into funding support
FUNDING support is at hand for pensioners who need some extra help.Residents in Northumberland are being alerted to the availability of Attendance Allowance for people over the age of 65 who need help...
View ArticleLearn all about life in the sea
TWO organisations are inviting county residents to become marine detectives.Northumberland Wildlife Trust and MARINElife, the European marine conservation research charity, are joining forces for a new...
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