A busy time for vets, and their systems
Spring and early summer is always a very busy time in a mixed veterinary practice.Lambing, now all but finished, and the calving period keeps our farm vets very busy. Many animals are now out enjoying...
View ArticleDrink-driving charge after Morpeth crash
A man has been charged with drink-driving after an incident in Morpeth.At 11.46pm on Friday, June 13, police received a report that a vehicle had crashed into a wall at Pottery Bank and left the scene...
View ArticleInjured soldier thanks medics
The family of a Morpeth man who was airlifted after an accident at an army base has thanked the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) for flying to his aid.Soldier Josh Osborne suffered back, chest...
View ArticleJoy for school after another top-class rating
Ellington First School is still among the cream of the crop.Its success has continued as it has been judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted for the third consecutive inspection visit. The time before that it...
View ArticleCounty to feature in new series of TV show
A television programme which highlights the beauty of the county to people across the UK is to return for a second series.Tales from Northumberland, which starred Robson Green and was aired on an ITV...
View ArticleBBC’s Carol LOVEs her hosting role
BBC Look North’s Carol Malia has been announced as the host of the LOVE Northumberland Awards 2014.After first hosting the prestigious evening in 2013, where winners receive a £250 prize and runner-up...
View ArticleStrong criticism over meeting cancellation
The group in charge at County Hall has come under fire for its decision to cancel a full council meeting.All of the Northumberland authority’s 67 councillors gather at various points during the year to...
View ArticleMajor flood project on track for 2014 finish
The Morpeth Flood Alleviation Scheme is entering its final stages.And although work is taking longer than expected in High Stanners, the overall project is due to be completed by the end of the...
View ArticleFresh plans for large home to go before inspector
An appeal has been lodged against a decision to turn down a revised housing bid in Morpeth.The new proposal by architect John Hare for a two-bedroom property at Low Wood, off Pottery Bank, was...
View ArticleLight aircraft crash rumours quashed
Rumours of a light aircraft crash in Northumberland this afternoon have been quashed.Social media has been rife with reports of an air accident near Morpeth.But Northumbria Police say the rumours were...
View ArticlePotholes cleared and more cash for roads
More cash has been given to help repair the county’s roads as the pothole backlog is cleared ahead of time.The Government announced another £2.9million is to be given to Northumberland County Council...
View ArticlePlans for toilet at church
Proposals to install a toilet at a rural church are being drawn up by the Parish of Ponteland.The project for the Holy Saviour Church in Milbourne would cost in the region of £10,000.The facility would...
View ArticleWeightman wins 1500m British Championship final
Laura Weightman has taken the 1500m title at the British Championships and sealed her spot at this summer’s European Championships in the process.The 22-year-old won this evening’s final in Birmingham,...
View ArticleCouncil row on transport still raging
Conservatives in the county have formally moved to suspend the decision to axe free school transport for post-16 students.On Monday, the Conservative Group submitted to the council a motion calling for...
View ArticleCouncillors up in arms over site for turbines bid
Plans for two wind turbines near a Northumberland village are causing concern.Urban Wind Ltd has put forward an application to install two Northern Power Systems (NPS) structures, 35metres to blade...
View ArticleFRUGAL FOODIE: The delicious taste of elderflowers
It’s foraging time again. This time it’s elderflowers! If you haven’t got any in your garden, I bet you’ll find them elsewhere in your local vicinity. Obviously, if it’s on someone else’s land, ask...
View ArticlePupils aim to make a profit for charities
Groups of students from two Morpeth schools are putting their heads together to come up with creative business ideas for a regional competition.Newcastle Building Society’s third annual Boardroom...
View ArticleTwo-year project on sepsis gets under way
Efforts in the county and region to combat one of the UK’s biggest killers have received a big funding boost.Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded a significant sum of money from...
View ArticleTown-centre store to close if business cannot be saved
The founder of Lakeland Leather has promised to do everything he can to try and save its Morpeth store after the company was put into administration earlier this month.The specialist retailer of fine...
View ArticleCouncillor’s concern over grass neglect
A company which has been heavily criticised for failing to maintain a prominent village shopping area has come under fire yet again – although a leading councillor believes positive progress can be...
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