Vital road repairs are ‘needed now’
COUNCILLORS have called for urgent repairs to be carried to a road on the edge of Morpeth that has been affected by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in recent months.And the authorities in Stannington,...
View ArticleImmediate closure causes shockwaves
STAFF were in tears following the sudden closure of a hotel and business venue on the edge of Morpeth.The workers at Longhirst Hall were told without warning on Friday morning that they were losing...
View ArticleLocal learning incentive
STUDENTS in Northumberland could hold onto free transport, but those travelling further afield may have to pay.Earlier this year Northumberland County Council’s Labour Administration outlined proposals...
View ArticleBar gets a later licence
A LATE licence has been granted to a Morpeth bar, but with strict conditions.Chambers in Bridge Street will be allowed to open until 2am daily, and to open for 24 hours on New Year’s Eve.Morpeth Town...
View ArticleGroup aims to get more women into business at event
A UNIQUE initiative is taking place on Saturday to showcase the growing number of female entrepreneurs in the county.Women Mean Business will be packed with stalls sharing what these owners do and how...
View ArticleHerald photographer wins top accolade
The Morpeth Herald is celebrating after its photographer Jane Coltman picked up a top honour at its parent company’s annual awards last night.Jane was named Weekly Photographer of the Year at the...
View ArticleSurvey will help future direction
MEMBERS of a Morpeth business group have been given the opportunity to have their say about its future.A 10-part questionnaire has been sent out by the Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade...
View ArticleWomen take centre stage at services
WOMEN are taking the spotlight in two annual services.The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service takes place tomorrow as one of the main events in the Morpeth Churches Together calendar.Titled Streams In...
View ArticleOpen night for college courses
AN open evening will be held at Northumberland College for prospective students.Tutors will be available to advise on full and part-time courses, apprenticeships and higher education, while advisers...
View ArticleFood to raise funds
A COMMUNITY group is preparing to serve up funds for flood victims.Rotary clubs across the UK have been asked to help people affected by flooding in the South of England.The Morpeth club will hold a...
View ArticleCounty in flag-raising first
HISTORY will be in the making next week as Northumberland takes its place in a national event.For the first time, councils, civic leaders, community groups and charities across the British Isles will...
View ArticleCouncillors urged to stand down from trust
A PONTELAND resident has called on the two town councillors involved in the establishment of a Community Trust for the area to resign their positions on the new body.After talks took place between...
View ArticleBacking for buy a bulb
GENEROUS residents have helped out a business group’s initiative to support Morpeth’s Christmas Lights display.It was revealed at a Morpeth Chamber of Trade meeting that the buy a bulb scheme raised...
View ArticleCall to help out village’s history book
THOSE with a story to tell about Pegswood’s past are invited to one of two open days for a new initiative.Pegswood Parish Council has commissioned local historian Neil Taylor to produce a book...
View ArticleMore funding available for firms
MORE than 40 businesses in the county have benefited from £6million of funding thanks to a programme that provides financial support for capital projects and skills development.And Arch, The...
View ArticleLatest on campaign
THE next Northumberland branch committee meeting of the Campaign to Protect Rural England will take place in Stannington on Thursday, March 13.It will be held in the Ridley Arms at 7pm. For more...
View ArticlePlanning applications
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Hepscott: Mr David Hopson, Swallow Barn, Catchburn, proposed new porch.Longhorsley: Mr and Mrs Evans, Emmaus,...
View ArticleKeeping pets trim is better for health
AS the weather is improving my excuses for leaving my bike in the garage in favour of my car are wearing thin.Like it or not, exercise and healthy eating is good for us — and also for our furry...
View ArticleAccident on A1
POLICE have been called to an accident on the A1 just north of Morpeth.At about 10.50am today a car came off the southbound carriageway and collided with a wall.The extent of the driver’s injuries are...
View ArticleSport night nets funds
A MORPETH sporting event has been boosted to the tune of £200.Morpeth Sports Council, which is made up of a number of local clubs and individuals, applied for the funds from Morpeth Town Council to...
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