Pharmacy service opening times for holiday period
HEALTH officials have warned that pharmacies will be running reduced services over Christmas and New Year.Opening times are as follows:Boots, The Broadway, Darras Hall: Christmas Eve and New Year’s...
View ArticleNetwork for ex-students
FORMER students at Morpeth’s high school are being invited to join an online network.Those interested in signing up for the King Edward VI School alumni section can register by going to...
View ArticleNew fitness equipment
IMPROVEMENT works are being carried out at two well-used facilities in Northumberland.As part of Leisure Connection’s latest investment schedule, a full trade-out of cardiovascular equipment is...
View ArticleGoing for glory in gongs
FINALISTS have been announced in the region’s ‘rural Oscars’, and two local businesses are vying for honours.The annual North East Countryside Alliance Awards are now in their ninth year of celebrating...
View ArticleBlood donor session to take place
BLOOD donors are invited to a session in Morpeth later this week.NHS Blood and Transplant will hold the session at Storey Park Community Centre on Friday.It will run from 1.30pm to 4.15pm, and from 5pm...
View ArticleTraders remain firm on demand for free parking
TRADERS in Morpeth say they will not budge on their demand for free parking.The Herald revealed last week that while Morpeth Town Council has already voted to bring in free parking operated by a disc...
View ArticleApplication for burn flood scheme due in New Year
MORE details have been revealed of planned flood alleviation works to a Morpeth burn.The Herald reported earlier this month that the Environment Agency was planning to build a retention dam for the...
View ArticleNeed for shop stock
A CHARITY has issued an urgent appeal for shop stock.The British Heart Foundation in Bridge Street, Morpeth, needs clothing, toys, books, bric-a-brac and DVDs.Donations can be dropped off or collected...
View ArticleBeware of email scam
RESIDENTS have been warned of an email scam about a lost package.Northumbria Police has received reports of people being sent emails with the heading ‘Mail — Lost/Missing Package’, stating that Royal...
View ArticleVandals damage cars
TWELVE vehicles have been damaged in a two-week spate of vandalism.Police are seeking information about the incidents, which saw the cars scratched along the doors and side panels as they were parked...
View ArticlePolice advise public to take care in high winds
Northumbria Police are advising the public to take extra care in high winds.Pedestrians should watch out for debris blown into their path and motorists should maintain a safe distance from other...
View ArticleRoad closed for fallen tree
A FALLEN tree has led to the closure of a busy route into Morpeth.The tree was brought down by heavy winds at Barmoor Bank on the A192, near Hepscott, at about 12.40am today.The road was closed to...
View ArticleNic chosen for group
MORPETH’S deputy mayor will be the town council’s voice on the Morpeth Markets Advisory Group.It was set up by the partner organisations – Sanderson Arcade, Northumberland County Council, the Morpeth...
View ArticleDevelopment proposals
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Hartburn: Northumberland County Council, Hartburn Bridge, Listed Building Consent for construction of additional...
View ArticleGroup takes a top trade accolade
A NORTH East trade group is celebrating award success.The North East Chamber of Commerce has scooped the Excellence in International Trade Award at the British Chambers of Commerce Awards.The accolade,...
View ArticleArrests over shoplifting
A TOTAL of 28 people have been arrested in Northumberland in a police crackdown on shoplifting.Northumbria Police has so far arrested almost 350 suspects across the force area as part of Operation...
View ArticleMBE for Pont resident
A PONTELAND charity worker has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.Jacqueline Axelby, of Parklands, Darras Hall, has been awarded the MBE for services to young people with special educational...
View ArticleMine plans may divide community
A COMMUNITY is at risk of being torn apart over ‘divisive’ opencast plans.Hargreaves Production Surface Mining is seeking permission to alter planning conditions for its Well Hill opencast site near...
View ArticleBank gives grant help
A SCHEME that helps vision-impaired children in Northumberland has been given a funding boost.Useful Vision has received £300 from the Lloyds Bank Community Fund.The organisation provides activities...
View ArticleBus fares set to increase
BUS fares will be going up across the North East.Arriva has announced that most adult fares below £3 and all child fares have been frozen, but other ticket prices will rise from Sunday.Most adult zonal...
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