Moves under way to tackle wee problem
Late night revellers are being warned that if they are caught spending a penny on the streets of Morpeth, they could ultimately spend their night in the cells for their anti-social behaviour.Some...
View ArticleConsultants deny pressure
Independent consultants have defended their reports on the relocation of county council headquarters.The documents by GVA and ERS have been described as “flawed” by critics, who have questioned figures...
View ArticlePlanners’ guidance on development potential
Council planning officers steered consultants towards housing development as a potential use for the County Hall site, it has emerged.At a scrutiny meeting last month Northumberland County Council Head...
View ArticleNew homes will ‘reduce water flows into burn’
An engineer has claimed that housing developments on two sites to the north of Morpeth should decrease the amount of run-off water into the Cotting Burn.The issue was raised during a meeting of Morpeth...
View ArticleTime nearly up for energy switching
A collective energy purchasing scheme designed to help Northumberland residents to reduce their bills is open for registration.Ready To Switch was launched by Northumberland County Council in December...
View ArticleCouncil agrees to help tackle feral cats issue
Moves are under way to try and address problems caused by feral cats in Pegswood.These animals have been regularly spotted in Charles Street and Co-operative Terrace for more than a year and there is...
View ArticleFarmers urged to send off help forms
Farmers have been reminded to send off forms by Tuesday to avoid missing out on payments.Applications to the Basic Payment Scheme and new Common Agricultural Policy information service need to be done...
View ArticleIt’s horses for courses at the college lecture
The development and facilities of Kirkley Hall’s equestrian centre will be the subject of an illustrated talk next week.Equine lecturer Alastair Parkin will give the talk, including details of...
View ArticleLibraries at hand to help get online
Novice computer users can find help to get online at Northumberland libraries.One-to-one sessions are available. See www.mylibrary.co.uk
View ArticlePolice warning of a new business scam
Businesses have been warned to be on their guard against a new scam.Fraudsters are sending professional-looking letters or emails, claiming to be from a contractor or partner known to the company. They...
View ArticlePlaning applications to the county council
The following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Hepscott: Mr Ann Doney, 36 Norham Drive, Stobhill Manor, conversion of conservatory to sunroom; Mr Barry Wadge,...
View ArticleStop smoking and take up exercise
Smokers trying to quit the habit this month can get a free three-day gym pass.Ponteland and Morpeth leisure centres are making the offer to people who bin their last packet of cigarettes at the centres.
View ArticleWinter pony care makes horse sense
As we are rapidly heading towards shorter days and longer nights, I thought I would talk about preparing your horse for winter.We all presume that horses love the summer (and that is definitely true of...
View ArticleShow of council support for village’s event
The show will go on for villagers after securing a council grant to make the event an annual success.Pegswood Community Action Group has received £800 from Northumberland County Council’s Community...
View ArticleTasty treats in aid of youth charity
A cheese and wine fund-raising evening has been organised by a Morpeth youth charity.Barnabas Safe and Sound, which provides accommodation and support for young people in housing crisis, as well as...
View ArticleHelp set priorities to tackle flooding
The National Flood Forum is asking flood-hit communities in Northumberland to help prepare a ‘Manifesto for Action’ on flooding.More than 350 responses have been sent in so far and the key issues for...
View ArticleMoves under way to spruce up key places
A range of schemes to improve the environment in a county village at key locations have been approved.Among the works to take place in Pegswood is a project to change the layout of and carry out...
View ArticleGet the latest on rural campaign
The next Northumberland branch committee meeting of the Campaign to Protect Rural England will take place this evening.It will be held in the Ridley Arms, Stannington, from 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
View ArticleBuilding work under way at the library
Library users are facing disruption from building work.The ground floor of Morpeth Library has been closed to the public while work is carried out, and as a precaution some books have been moved from a...
View ArticleCounty Hall call-in lodged on 17 fronts
The battle to keep County Hall in Morpeth will be fought on 17 fronts.An official ‘call-in’ has been lodged over Northumberland County Council’s Policy Board decision to progress plans to relocate the...
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