Free event for key sector
Representatives from Northumberland’s food and drink industry are invited to attend a workshop at Kirkley Hall.The free event, which is being organised by the county council, will help the businesses...
View ArticleAct FAST on signs of stroke
Health chiefs have re-launched a stroke awareness campaign to urge North East residents to act FAST if they spot the symptoms.Public Health England is renewing its FAST initiative, which encourages...
View ArticleCouncil may go for a Gold standard
Town councillors have formed a working group to decide if they should go for a prestigious national quality mark.Morpeth Town Council was the first authority in Northumberland to achieve Quality Status...
View ArticleExpert’s top tips on the art of tendering
The iNorthumberland Business Support initiative is penning a new column to pass on top tips for businesses. In this first article, it looks at tendering.The tendering process is becoming increasingly...
View ArticleSpate of thefts from cars in Morpeth
A spate of thefts from cars has been reported in an area of Morpeth.Three cars were broken into in the Stobhill area overnight on Sunday, with Sat Navs, cash and clothing stolen, along with various...
View ArticleRail line re-opening to passengers moves a step closer
Plans to re-open the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne Freight Line to passenger services have moved a step closer.The Department for Transport’s (DfT) Invitations to Tender document sets out its expectations...
View ArticleFarmers sow the seeds for top weekend
Young farmers hope to reap the rewards of months of hard work as they play host to a weekend of fun, sport and competitions.The Northumberland Federation of Young Farmers has been planning a varied...
View ArticleVandals damage hoarding
Police are appealing for information after an advertising hoarding was damaged in Stannington.Vandals cut off a section of a hoarding in Station Road sometime between 8pm on Sunday, February 22, and...
View ArticleCouncil tax rise as grant rejected
A £1.7million Government grant to freeze council tax charges has been rejected by Northumberland County Council.Instead, the levy will increase by 1.99 per cent, the maximum allowed without a...
View ArticleMarket traders are set for spring
Traders will have a spring in their step at this month’s Morpeth Farmers’ Market.There will be plenty of seasonal goodies on sale, such as plants and flowers from George Wardle and cabbage from...
View ArticleRail group plans talks for more off-peak services
A rail passenger group in Northumberland is hoping for more services as a new franchise begins on the East Coast Mainline.Virgin and Stagecoach took over the franchise this week after more than five...
View ArticleApprenticeship support from NHS trust
A health service provider in Northumberland is encouraging young people to consider apprenticeships.Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, which provides mental health and disability...
View ArticleSupport is at hand to stop smoking
Help is at hand for smokers who want to kick the habit.National No Smoking Day takes place on Wednesday, encouraging people to be ‘Proud to be a Quitter’.Smoking is the nation’s biggest killer, with...
View ArticleThieves snatch 200 packs of seeds
More than 200 packets of seeds have been stolen from a shop in Northumberland.A total of 227 packs of flower seeds were stolen from the first floor of the House and Home store in Market Street,...
View ArticleMeeting called over prison safety concerns
Urgent talks have been called to discuss safety concerns at a Northumberland prison.Northumberland County Council Business Chairman Scott Dickinson will have a one-to-one meeting with Sodexo Director...
View ArticlePrizes to be won at opticians branch
There will be plenty to get involved with during a Red Nose fund-raising day at the Morpeth branch of Specsavers tomorrow (Saturday).A £99 gift voucher, luxury gift hamper and bottle of wine and...
View ArticleNominations open for bar showcase
County residents can suggest North East heroes and celebrities for a ‘wall of fame’ in Bar 11, which will open at Newcastle International Airport on April 1.Those chosen will also be from the community...
View ArticleClub gets down to business meeting
A thriving Morpeth services organisation will hold its annual meeting next week.Morpeth RAFA Club in Wellway will hold its AGM on Wednesday, at 6pm.All current members are invited, along with anyone...
View ArticleA modest increase for parish council precept
A small council tax rise has been agreed by Pegswood Parish Council.The precept for the 2015/16 financial year will be £93,050 – a 1.2 per cent increase in line with the December 2014 inflation...
View ArticleTown councils set out their green concerns
Concerns have been raised by Morpeth and Ponteland councillors about some of the green belt elements of a major vision for Northumberland.Dozens of parish and town authorities across have responded to...
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