Roundabout will remain in place at key town junction
THE strongly criticised Telford Bridge traffic lights in Morpeth are gone for good.Northumberland County Council has confirmed that the mini-roundabout at the junction will permanently replace the...
View ArticleLatest on campaign
THE next Northumberland branch committee meeting of the Campaign to Protect Rural England will take place this evening.It will be held in the Ridley Arms, Stannington, from 7pm. All are welcome to...
View ArticleCommunities get set for a byte of fast broadband
A MULTI-million pound project to deliver faster broadband services to Northumberland has begun three months ahead of schedule.Widdrington Station, Alnmouth and Lesbury will be the first to benefit from...
View ArticlePolice hunt fuel thieves
CAR fuel thieves have struck at a Northumberland village.Police are investigating an incident in Lynemouth in which the fuel line of a car was cut and about £30 worth of diesel was stolen.The theft...
View ArticleOutdoor keep-fit initiative
MOVES are underway to install fun and healthy equipment for adults and young people in Pegswood.A budget for an outdoor gym in Welfare Park has been agreed by the parish council and the authority is...
View ArticleCouncils take opposing views of opencast plans
PLANS to more than double operations at a Northumberland opencast site have met with a very mixed response from councils.Hargreaves Production Surface Mining is seeking to alter planning conditions for...
View ArticleEducator looking to make his mark as a councillor
A NEW councillor has been co-opted onto Pegswood Parish Council.David Young was chosen by the other members at a recent meeting. The vacancy was created when former chairman Peter Stonell resigned to...
View ArticlePost-16 transport debate
PROPOSED changes to post-16 student transport, which could see learners forking out up to £450 a year for travel, are up for consultation.Northumberland County Council’s ruling Labour group suggested...
View ArticleLatest guide for the over 50s has more content
AN advice booklet for the over 50s in Northumberland has been re-published – and it’s bigger and better than ever.The Golden Guide offers advice on a range of subjects, such as money, health, care,...
View ArticleSite covering all things Morpeth is proving popular
A NEW online forum to discuss issues happening in a Northumberland town has already attracted more than 1,300 members.One of the unintended consequences of the campaign to remove the traffic lights at...
View ArticleSupport for the carers
CARERS have been urged to contact a county support group for help and information.The latest census listed 36,000 carers in the county and charity Carers Northumberland is eager to help them.It can...
View ArticlePrecept rise stays at its original rate
RESIDENTS in Pegswood will pay a little more for their locally-run services.The village’s parish council has agreed to increase its council-tax precept for 2014/15 by 3.5 per cent to £91,950....
View ArticlePlans before the council
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Belsay: Mr Jonothan Charlton, East Newham Farm, Milbourne, change of use from agriculture and construction of...
View ArticlePlans put forward to improve service
A NEW strategy to make mental health services in the county better and more straightforward has been unveiled.The NHS Northumberland Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published plans to tackle...
View ArticleNomination recognises John’s work for the NHS
NORTHUMBRIA Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has once again been recognised nationally for listening to patients and improving experiences of care.The organisation has been short-listed in eight of the...
View ArticleKiller dog disease is extremely rare
IT’S pouring with rain, again, and the last thing I want to be doing is walking my dogs.Sadly, it is not an activity that can be considered optional as far as they’re concerned.Nothing for it then, but...
View ArticleTeam stay top of financial advisor league for region
STAFF at the Morpeth office of a regional business have contributed to it being the leader of the pack when it comes to making major deals.Financial information provider Experian Corpfin has released...
View ArticleThousands respond to consultation on future development
A SIGNIFICANT number of county residents have had their say on a major plan that will shape future development in the county until 2031.Almost 1,000 people attended organised events, many took part in...
View ArticleSuperstar Sting’s support for music in the North East
GLOBAL superstar Sting is giving his support to a new North East music education programme.Music Partnership North brings together Northumberland and Newcastle music services, Newcastle College and...
View ArticleFlood scheme faces budget shortfall
MORPETH’S flood alleviation scheme could be facing a £3million budget shortfall.The Morpeth Flood Action Group (MFAG) says it has concerns about delays and finances for the project, which is now being...
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