Traders fears over relocation of County Hall
Business leaders fear for the future of Morpeth’s economy under plans to move its biggest employer out of town.The Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade has called for more information on proposals by...
View ArticleMajor sewer works start
A major sewer upgrade is under way to serve a new housing estate.Northumbrian Water has begun a £2.4million project around the former St Mary’s Hospital site in Stannington, which is being developed by...
View ArticleTwo UK initiatives to celebrate at market
The Morpeth Farmers’ Market on Saturday will be marking National Herb Day.Northern Ark Nursery is taking a stall at the monthly event (9am to 3pm). A range of herbs will be on sale alongside the...
View ArticlePlans to help schools ‘must go ahead’
Two of the county’s MPs have spoken in Parliament of the need to press ahead with changes that will give Northumberland’s schools a fairer funding share.A consultation on the Government’s proposals to...
View ArticleEnjoy an unusual auction in aid of college students
The Friends of Kirkley Hall group is hosting an auction with a difference to raise money for students who study at the Kirkley Hall campus.As well as the usual lots, those attending can bid for a...
View ArticleWorks at hall going ‘too slow’
Morpeth Town councillors have urged County Hall to speed up some essential works at the Town Hall.At a meeting of the town authority’s Property and Asset Management Committee, members were updated...
View ArticleHoliday causes a change to bin day
All bin collections across Northumberland will be one day late from this Monday, a Bank Holiday.Collections normally on a Monday will be on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, Wednesday on Thursday and...
View ArticleChange of name for law firm
The largest independent law firm in Northumberland is changing its name.Alderson Dodds and Wholley Goodings solicitors merged in February, but initially worked under their existing names. Now the...
View ArticleCollection lorry returns
A mobile charity collection service will be heading to Morpeth next week.Blythswood Care will collect clothing, shoes, books, small furniture, bric-a-brac and foodstuff from the Fairmoor Layby on...
View ArticleOrgan offer fails to gain approval
Morpeth Town Council has turned down the chance to put an organ in St James’ Community Centre.The authority was asked to donate the piano-sized instrument for the building by the Christadelphians – a...
View ArticleHelp look after group’s yellow and black army
A new project in a county village is causing a big buzz.Works are being carried out at one of the Pegswood Allotment plots to create a dedicated beekeeping garden. The infrastructure is now 90 per cent...
View ArticleA clear way to improve recycling in the county
A pilot scheme covering Morpeth, Pegswood and Ponteland is asking residents to ‘give their glass another life’.The Northumberland County Council initiative highlights that local recycling points might...
View ArticleGet on board with funding for transport
Community cash is up for grabs to get new transport initiatives on the road.The Get Going Fund, administered by Northumberland County Council, offers financial assistance to pilot new and sustainable...
View ArticleDo your research if buying a dragon
Reptiles are becoming a more common pet nowadays and we are seeing an increasing number at our practice. Unfortunately, most of the diseases we see are down to an incorrect environment or diet for...
View ArticleFunding support for air service
Ponteland Town Council has given the Great North Air Ambulance service a £200 grant.The award was agreed at a recent meeting, although Coun Adam Shanley said a larger total should have been allocated.
View ArticleFresh coaching support
A new appointment has been made to help entrepreneurs in Northumberland unlock their growth potential.Associate coach Sandra Innes has joined the team at Oxford Innovation, which is responsible for the...
View ArticleVehicle hits cyclist in road collision
Police are appealing for information after a female cyclist was knocked off her bike on a road near Ponteland.The motor vehicle involved is described as a faded or pinky red coloured old style farmers’...
View ArticleScheme is set to provide funding
Coastal villages in an area of Northumberland have received a grant support boost.The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills has published a map of the areas in the UK that will enjoy...
View ArticleTurbine plans are halted by landowner
A landowner has called a halt to turbine plans, but has warned that farmers are being inundated with offers from energy firms.Peter Hogg, who is one of the owners of Causey Park Farms, says he has...
View ArticleDiscover what is available at event
Pensioners in Ponteland can find out more about local activities and support services at an event on Saturday.Step into Spring is being organised by Ageing Well in Ponteland, along with the Northumbria...
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