Watch out for heat stroke in summer sun
With the summer months fast approaching we’re all looking forward to enjoying the warmer weather.A story that sticks in my memory is the report from a few years ago of the two police dogs that died in...
View ArticleChristians to headline free music festival
Chart-topping band The Christians have been announced as the headline act for a free music festival this summer.The legendary soul band, famed for hits such as Forgotten Town, Harvest for the World,...
View ArticleMarket traders are set to stay after trial
Two traders are hoping to be regulars at Morpeth Market after trying out a stall.Babywear designer Alexandra Kay and Rosalind Gray, who sells clothing and accessories, both took up a special offer to...
View ArticleCouncil appoints its committee leaders
Committee members have been appointed as Morpeth Town Council begins a new civic year.The authority’s Finance and General Purposes Committee will be chaired by David Parker, as previously, with Les...
View ArticleTwo strike periods for firefighters
County residents need to be prepared as further strikes have been called by the Fire Brigades Union.The latest industrial action will take place from 9am today until 9am tomorrow and between 10am and...
View ArticleCars damaged by vandals
Vandals have thrown brake fluid over two parked cars.The attack happened in Mary Street, Widdrington Station, between midnight and 4am on Saturday, May 24. It caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage...
View ArticleWorkers take up half of car park
A public car park in Morpeth has been partially closed because of flood alleviation scheme works.Half of the spaces in the Mathesons Gardens facility will be unavailable for approximately another ten...
View ArticleAir rifle cat killer is on the loose in woodland
Cat owners have been warned to be on their guard after a fatal air rifle attack.Devastated Dorothy Moore was forced to have her beloved cat Tino put down after he suffered horrific injuries in a...
View ArticleCCTV image of man wanted for luggage theft
A CCTV image has been released of a man wanted in relation to the theft of luggage from a train.The incident happened on the 9pm East Coast trains service from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds on Wednesday,...
View ArticleMystery oily sheen is spotted on river surface
A mystery oil slick has been spotted in the River Wansbeck.Concerned residents noticed the oily sheen near Elliot Bridge in New Market, Morpeth, last Thursday morning, spreading to Sheepwash.Morpeth...
View ArticleDecision hold-up on windfarm bid
A three-year battle over controversial windfarm plans is set to run a little longer.The outcome of an appeal by Energiekontor UK to build five turbines at Fenrother was delayed in October when it was...
View ArticleA1 roadworks aim to improve safety
Roadworks are taking place on a major route near Morpeth to improve the surface.The northbound carriageway of the A1 was closed overnight from Friday and Monday, between the Clifton Interchange and...
View ArticleFurther calls for A1 dualling
Further calls have been made in Parliament to dual the A1 north of Morpeth.Liberal Democrat Lord Bradshaw raised the issue in the House of Lords, saying investment should be concentrated on strategic...
View ArticleCouncil issues a Fathers’ Day appeal for more male foster carers to sign up
A Fathers’ Day appeal has gone out for more male foster carers.Northumberland County Council’s Family Placement Service has issued the plea for more recruits, whether the men are single or part of a...
View ArticleRepairs to road damaged by heavy goods vehicles
Works to improve the state of a country road near Morpeth have been carried out.At the weekend, staff from the highways team at Northumberland County Council did some resurfacing where the edges of the...
View ArticlePothole backlog is set to be cleared
A backlog of pothole repairs should be cleared by the end of the month, council officials say.Northumberland County Council says it has reduced the backlog by 71 per cent since the end of January, with...
View ArticleTales from Northumberland comes back to screens
TV series which highlighted the beauty of Northumberland to millions of TV viewers is to return for a second series.Tales from Northumberland, which starred Robson Green and was aired on prime time ITV...
View ArticlePlanning bids before the council
The following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.East Chevington: Mr Ian Warbrick, 15 Manor Grange, North Broomhill, Tree Preservation Order, remove long stubs...
View ArticleLaura Weightman selected for Commonwealth Games
Northumberland athlete Laura Weightman has been selected to represent Team England at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The 22-year-old from Lesbury has been called up alongside fellow female...
View ArticleProjects get a share of lottery funds
Community projects have struck it rich after finding funding from the lottery.Various schemes throughout Northumberland and the North East have secured grants in the latest rounds of awards.One of the...
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