VIDEO - Fusiliers In Morpeth
Hundreds turn out for homecoming paradeOver 180 soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers marched through Morpeth.The streets were lined with people who applauded the soldiers who...
View ArticleVIDEO VOX POP - Fusiliers Parade
Your reaction in MorpethHear the views of some of those who witnessed the homecoming parade of the 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in Morpeth.Morpeth Herald photographer Jane Coltman took...
View ArticleRepairs after power cuts
RESIDENTS in an area of Morpeth have been hit by power cuts.The loss of electricity happened on more than half-a-dozen occasions from November 3 and it affected properties in Kirkhill, including some...
View ArticleRow breaks out over ‘national’ council contract
COUNCIL leaders have been accused of putting local jobs at risk by awarding a major contract to a national company.Northumberland Conservatives have slammed the county’s Labour administration over a...
View ArticleHouse plans are revised
A NEW bid has been submitted to build a two-storey home on the edge of Morpeth after a previous scheme was thrown out.Architect John Hare is seeking permission to build the two-bedroom property at Low...
View ArticleSmaller authorities set for funding cut
PARISH and town councils across Northumberland are bracing themselves for a significant budget cut.Although efforts are on-going at a national and local level, these authorities are set to lose...
View ArticleStudents are having a ball for charity
ENTERPRISING students are putting their business skills to good use to organise a fund-raising charity ball.The Masquerade Charity Ball will take place next week after it was organised as a Business...
View ArticlePlans put to the council
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Longhorsley: Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, Linden Hall Hotel, extension of golf course into adjacent...
View ArticleTyphoon cash put to use
A MORPETH community group has heard how it is helping to save lives in the Philippines.Last week, the Herald reported that Morpeth Lions Club had donated £500 to help after Typhoon Haiyan.Now it has...
View ArticleLook before you leap into pet ownership
Rather than writing this article, I should really be preparing a presentation I’ve been asked to give at Newcastle University next week.In true technophobe fashion, I’m having problems with my computer...
View ArticleA bright way to reflect on loved one
COUNTY residents are being invited to dedicate a light on a special Christmas tree to a loved one as part of a charity’s initiative.Katy Taberham, from Morpeth, will be taking part again this year in...
View ArticleBin review is under way
A RADICAL review of litter management has been called following concern about a lack of bins.Morpeth Town Council provides more than 150 bins in the town, but more have been requested by...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW - Fusiliers in Morpeth
Photographs from memorable dayMorpeth gave a wonderful warm welcome to 180 members of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers during their homecoming parade.The streets were lined with...
View ArticleCouncil maintains its objection to housing bid
REVISED plans for a home on the edge of Morpeth town centre have failed to satisfy councillors.The new proposal by architect John Hare for a two-bedroom property at Low Wood, off Pottery Bank, was...
View ArticleChanges are approved
TWEAKS have been made to the voting process, and future nominations in an election year, for the Morpeth Civic Awards.A few concerns were expressed in relation to this year’s event at a town council...
View ArticleArmed robbers jailed for 44 years
SIX men have been jailed for a total of 44 years for conspiracy to commit an armed robbery in Morpeth.On March 8 this year, a police surveillance operation led to the arrest of five men who had been...
View ArticleBusiness booming in village centre after investment
VISITORS to a venue in a coastal village will be able to get a range of tasty treats following some new developments.The Lynemouth Community Trust, which hosts a number of social enterprises under the...
View ArticleThieves target business premises
MORPETH and Pegswood have been hit by a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries in recent days.Two incidents took place at the Coopies Lane Industrial Estate in Morpeth this weekend.The first was...
View ArticleCouncil bosses to stand down
A letter from the leader of the county council due to go out to staff today will reveal that three of the authority’s bosses have volunteered to leave.Coun Grant Davey’s note says that chief executive...
View ArticleJoin in the debate about county’s future priorities
COUNTY residents are being urged to attend one of the meetings that will address how councillors can best approach a further drop in the budget.The three events in the different areas of Northumberland...
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