Grant may help club achieve a brighter future
Plans to install new floodlights at one of Morpeth Rugby Club’s pitches have been given a major funding boost.The project was recently awarded a £50,000 grant from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities...
View ArticleJoint authority needs to be fair, says Berwick MP
Concerns have been raised that Northumberland could lose out in a new combined authority for the North East.Berwick MP Sir Alan Beith said he supports the idea of councils working together at a...
View ArticlePlans submitted for approval
The following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Belsay: The Belsay Trust, land at Woodhouse, conversion of listed house and adjacent buildings into five...
View ArticleCouncil’s efforts receive a positive public response
Ponteland’s Mayor has spoken of his pride at the town council’s achievements in the past 12 months.One of the highlights mentioned in Peter Cowey’s report for 2013/14 was the Gold Northumbria in Bloom...
View ArticleTraders urged to dig out sponsors for town events
Town traders have been told they all must play their part in sourcing event funding.The Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade has unanimously signed off its 2013 accounts, but its net income was about...
View ArticleGrants available to help support groups
Community groups are being offered funding to help deliver projects through the Community Chest Scheme run by Northumberland County Council.The scheme aims to support activities that will benefit...
View ArticleNew store plans are back in business
An application for a new retail store in Pegswood has been resubmitted.Enviro Property Partners put forward an application for the former Pegswood Ex sports and social club on Main Street in November....
View ArticleRemoval of fees making its mark in town centre
Town traders are already benefiting from the introduction of free parking in Morpeth.And the removal of fees is said to be attracting greater numbers of people to the town from other parts of...
View ArticleMajor funds for big ideas
Community groups and other organisations in Northumberland have the chance to turn their major project dreams into a reality.This year’s People’s Millions competition has been launched by the Big...
View ArticleVIDEO - Morpeth Gathering Procession
Colourful pageant in historic town centre The annual Morpeth Gathering showcased Northumberland’s traditional music, dance, craft and dialect, with numerous events and activities throughout the town,...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW of Morpeth Gathering
The procession in picturesSaturday’s procession at The Morpeth Gathering was a resounding success. Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the parade lead by piper John Burke and Lord and Lady...
View ArticleBright signs to help bikers think twice about speeding
A high profile motorcycle safety scheme is being rolled out across the county once again by the Safer Northumberland Partnership.For the past four years, Northumberland County Council, Northumberland...
View ArticleHome monitors could help to save the NHS millions
A Hadston entrepreneur has set up an innovative new company which could potentially save the NHS millions over the coming years.As elderly emergency admissions to hospitals continue to rise, DJS...
View ArticleMore people choose credit union option to help pay the bills
Dozens of residents have joined a county savings and loan scheme over the last 12 months.At the end of March, the Northumberland Credit Union had about 450 members and more than £147,000 in member...
View ArticleHigh speed support for community
More than 200 homes and businesses in a county village now have access to super-fast broadband.The high-speed fibre technology boost for people in Linton is part of the iNorthumberland scheme roll-out...
View ArticleTrade for a tenner at markets in all parts of the county
Budding entrepreneurs can get a taste of running an outdoor stall in town centres across Northumberland through a national initiative.For the third year running, the county council will be taking part...
View ArticleFirefighters are set for a strike
Firefighters are set to strike this weekend.The Fire Brigades Union has planned to take action tomorrow, from noon to 5pm, on Saturday, from 2pm to 2am, and on Sunday, from 10am to 3pm.
View ArticleMajor jobs boost as Government backs biomass power plan
Hundreds of jobs could be created after plans for a new biomass plant moved closer.Lynemouth Power Station, which plans to switch from coal to biomass in 2015, has been chosen as one of eight...
View ArticleDeveloper submits housing appeal
Plans for a new housing estate on green-belt land in Ponteland are still on the table.Lugano Group has decided to appeal the decision by Northumberland County Council’s west area planning committee in...
View ArticleAnimal centre is to celebrate 21 years of creature care
The region’s largest animal sanctuary is marking 21 years of rescue work — and everyone is invited to join the celebration.The Sanctuary Wildlife Care Centre in Ulgham was set up by Allan Pettersson...
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