Awards at the sharp end
STUDENTS in Ponteland will be among the first to take part in a new arboriculture awards scheme.Northumberland College at Kirkley Hall has introduced The Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Silky Fox Handsaws...
View ArticleMP backs budding business campaign
A CAMPAIGN to back budding business leaders has won the support of MP Ian Lavery.The Wansbeck Member has signed up to be a Real Life Entrepreneur Champion to push the Government to do more to help...
View ArticleOAPs have a ball
MORE than 90 pensioners enjoyed an afternoon of entertainment organised by Ponteland Lions Club.Six members of the Ponteland Repertory Society, directed by their pianist Anne Havis, came along to sing...
View ArticleFoul problem
DOG fouling is continuing to cause problems around Charlton Square, East Chevington Parish Council has heard.The county council dog warden has been alerted and a neighbourhood cleaning team...
View ArticleFamilies priced out of the housing market
FAMILIES are being priced out of the former Castle Morpeth area by a lack of affordable homes, a new housing report has found.The National Housing Federation says that an average of just 12 new...
View ArticleTrain operator strikes gold
A NORTH East train operator has scooped an industry safety award.East Coast has earned the prestigious Golden Whistle award in the Operational Safety Train Driving category.The annual award is...
View ArticleThe best in the business
A NORTH East opencast company has been named the best in the business.Banks Mining, which is part of the Banks Group, has won the Surface Miner Of The Year title at the annual IHS McCloskey Coal UK...
View ArticleBuildings go green
GREEN energy systems will be installed on two Northumberland buildings.Permission has been granted for solar photo voltaic panels to be installed at Widdrington Library, as well as Tranwell Farm.Both...
View ArticleSnap to it and win a prize
AMATEUR snappers in Northumberland have the chance to make their garden more stunning if they capture on camera their favourite view of the county.The LOVE Northumberland campaign has launched a...
View ArticleTeaming up to stay passionate
TOURISM organisations across the North East have joined forces to retain the region’s Passionate People, Passionate Places brand.The Northern Tourism Alliance, which was set up last year to maintain...
View ArticleDon’t miss out on funding aid
NORTHUMBERLAND’S disabled elderly people will be urged not to miss out on potential funding support in a new campaign.Age UK has been awarded an extra £6,000 from the county council towards a project...
View ArticleMonitoring latest work on the farm
AN update on Northumberland’s Monitor Farm will be given at a meeting next week.Farmer Simon Bainbridge is heading into the third full year of the Monitor Farm Project at Donkin Rigg, which aims to...
View ArticleCouncillors splash out on cash for fish
COUNCILLORS are splashing out £200 to boost fish stocks in the River Wansbeck.Members of Morpeth Town Council have awarded the sum to the Wansbeck Angling Association following a request for funds.Coun...
View ArticleBusinesswomen of the world join forces to help
MORPETH businesswomen are pulling out all the stops to support their counterparts across the world.An event, raffle and competition are being organised by Emma Scott, in partnership with Oxfam GB, and...
View ArticleRed diesel approval
NORTHUMBERLAND farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help grit and clear snow from public roads in extreme weather, it has been confirmed.Under normal rules, any vehicle that is being used to...
View ArticleBroadband call
COUNTRYSIDE campaigners have called for more access to fast broadband connections before the move to online farm payment applications.The Country Land and Business Association says that plans announced...
View ArticleSafety inspectors target build sites
SAFETY inspectors are visiting construction sites across Northumberland in a month-long initiative.Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive will be carrying out checks of areas where...
View ArticleGreen life in the fast lane
A MORPETH-BASED motor equipment supplier has helped an education body to go greener at one of its workshops.Gott Technical Services has completed the installation of cutting-edge maintenance equipment...
View ArticleSharing advice on world of work
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help North East youngsters learn about the world of work.Education charity Young Enterprise helps more than 8,000 young people aged four to 25 in the region each year to learn...
View ArticleNaming the gallery guests
ANOTHER name has been put to the faces of these people at the opening of King Edward VI School’s Chapman Gallery.Former Design and Technology teacher Ken Moore previously contacted us to tell us that...
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