Housing bid is granted
PLANS to build two new homes in Widdrington Station have been given the green light.Northumberland County Council’s North Area Planning Committee approved the scheme for land at Oakwood in Grangemoor...
View ArticleHotel claims rare second Rosette for food and service
A LUXURY hotel has taken dining to a new level to be rated among the best in the country.Eshott Hall Head Chef Chris Wood and his team have gained a rare second AA Rosette for fine dining and...
View ArticleSpeed limit in question
A CAMPAIGNER is seeking an increase in the speed limit for HGVs in Northumberland.Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Beriwck Anne-Marie Trevelyan says the 40mph restriction on large stretches of...
View ArticleNew drop-in for teenagers
A COMMUNITY building in Morpeth has launched a drop-in for teenagers in the town.The initiative – called The Drop Inn – at the New Life Christian Centre in Dacre Street was set up to give 13 to...
View ArticleFlood fact-finding mission makes its way to Morpeth
LESSONS learnt from Morpeth’s floods are spreading across the North Sea.Danish firefighter Ole Hermansen has visited the town on a fact-finding mission to discover how Northumberland tackles...
View ArticleVIDEO - Wild Man of Belsay
Mythical statues are reunited at estateThe Wild man and wild woman that guarded Belsay estate for centuries have returned in a new installation.English Heritage Senior Curator Kevin Booth explains the...
View ArticleNew-look Herald for a new era
NEXT week, the Herald celebrates 160 years serving the people of Morpeth and the surrounding communities.On April 1, 1854, the Herald was born and to mark the momentous occasion, the paper will be...
View ArticleBurglary of home and cars
BURGLARS have raided a Morpeth home.The break-in happened at Townsend Crescent between 9.30pm on Tuesday, March 18, and 3.09am the following morning.Thieves forced entry to the garage and porch and...
View ArticleThieves nab wheel from parked car
A CAR wheel has been stolen from a parked vehicle in Lynemouth.The wheel was taken from a Peugeot 206 in Jersey Square between 8pm on Wednesday, March 19, and 7am the following day.The offenders used a...
View ArticleSee flood works in progress
TOURS will take place to show progress on Morpeth’s flood alleviation scheme.The Environment Agency will hold an open day at Morpeth Rugby Club next week for people to chat to its team and find out...
View ArticlePetition extended on County Hall closure proposal
THE deadline has been extended to sign a petition over the proposed closure of County Hall.Earlier this year it was revealed that Northumberland County Council’s Administration was proposing to sell...
View ArticleSchool’s out for head Gill
A NORTHUMBERLAND school community has received some shock news from its headteacher.Gill Philip has been absent from Pegswood First School for a few months and in a letter that was sent to parents last...
View ArticleConcerns for safety of missing Northumberland man
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about a missing 92-year-old man from Corbridge.Thomas Diggle, of Abbeyfield House in Market Place, has not been seen since 9.30pm on Thursday. He is described...
View ArticleThieves hit broken car
THIEVES have targeted a stranded vehicle.The Citroen Xsara had broken down on the A1068 at Houndlee, Widdrington, and was awaiting recovery when thieves struck between 8.30pm on Thursday, March 13, and...
View ArticleFun day at charity base
IT’S Onesie Wednesday at a Morpeth charity next week – and everyone can join in the fun.Turning Point, which provides support for people with learning disabilities and mental health problems, is...
View ArticleLorry fears are eased
FEARS that housing construction lorries could be re-routed through several communities have been allayed by the developer.The issue had surfaced around the St Mary’s Hospital housing site at...
View ArticleNo circus event for park
A REQUEST to stage circus performances in Ponteland Park has been turned down.The family-run enterprise, Paulos Circus, said it would only have human acts and it required a space equivalent to the size...
View ArticleMan in serious condition after assault in Morpeth
Police are appealing for information after a man was found unconscious in Morpeth.It happened around 3am today on Bridge Street. The man, 35, was found unconscious in the street after being assaulted...
View ArticleClub serves up hospice support
A HARD-WORKING community group is inviting people along for a cuppa to support its latest fund-raising drive.Morpeth Lions Club hopes to raise £1,561 to help fund a specialist bed at Grace House...
View ArticleApplicants seek planning consent
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Belsay: Mr Richard Leiper, land north of Black Heddon Farm, proposed agricultural storage building.East...
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