Plea to help trace missing Northumberland woman
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing Northumberland woman.Tracy Webb, 48, from Ashington, was reported missing on Tuesday, March 31, after she failed to return home.She was last seen...
View ArticleRaising lorry speed limits ‘might reduce accidents’ on Northumberland road
A Northumberland county councillor and road safety campaigner has said the increase in speed limits for lorries due to come into force tomorrow might actually reduce accidents on the A697.Glen...
View ArticleThird chance for community to have its say on opencast
The company behind a controversial surface-mine scheme close to a Northumberland beauty spot has unveiled the date for a third community workshop.Banks Mining is inviting people to have their say on...
View ArticleNo ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to anti-social behaviour complaints
A landlord has said there will be no ‘knee-jerk’ reaction over complaints of anti-social behaviour, but it will do all it can to resolve them.Isos Housing made the pledge to residents of Oldgate...
View ArticlePlanning bids before the council
The following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Acklington: Mr and Mrs Andrew and Stella Ackroyd, The Old Joiners Shop, Guyzance Village, installation of 16...
View Article200ft brig to visit Northumberland this summer ahead of Tall Ships Regatta
Northumberland residents will get a taste of what’s heading their way next year when a 200ft ship calls in this summer.The impressive Stavros S Niarchos will be visiting Blyth and hosting an open day...
View ArticleFestival is a hit with residents
The Northumberland Residents’ Festival has been declared a success after hundreds of people used discount vouchers to visit attractions.The event, organised by Northumberland County Council, involved...
View ArticleBe alert for signs of colic in horses
Colic is a term used to describe any form of abdominal pain.It can affect horses of any age, breed and sex, and it is still one of the biggest causes of death in horses.There are a multitude of causes...
View ArticleHow to control those sugar cravings
Easter weekend is here and there will be lots of sweet treats to tempt us. But how will all that sugar affect us?One in three of us has high blood sugar and is at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes....
View ArticleBridge works benefit from grant
Bridge repairs will get under way across Northumberland with a £6.7million Government grant.But a bid for a far bigger sum of £43million to improve rural roads was rejected.The applications were made...
View ArticleSerious crash closes road
A road has been closed after a serious accident in Northumberland.Just after noon today police were called to a collision between two vehicles on the A192, near Bedlington.Two people are believed to be...
View ArticleShowcase is success
More than 100 visitors called into a Morpeth business’ showcase event.Pro-Ad promotional merchandise company organised the event at St James’ Park, Newcastle, to enable businesses from across the...
View ArticleTwo killed in road accident
Two people have been killed in a road accident in Northumberland.The accident happened just after noon today when a blue Nissan Micra and silver Vauxhall Astra collided on the A192 near Hartford...
View ArticleAirport roadworks warning
Drivers have been warned of overnight road closures on the A696 near Newcastle Airport.The roadworks will start on Monday between Kenton Bar and Prestwick Roundabout and will run until Friday, May 15,...
View ArticleGroup offers support for sight loss
Extra sight-loss support can be found in Morpeth as a new group is formed.The Macular Society has teamed up with residents in Northumberland to establish a support group for people affected by macular...
View ArticleCouncil is recruiting for County Hall move
A project manager is being sought to oversee the relocation of county council headquarters – three months before such a move is even debated.Councillors have been assured that no decision has been made...
View ArticleTry networking for breakfast
It’s Informal Friday in Morpeth next week.Arch Northumberland Development Company is holding the free event at Barluga to give entrepreneurs the chance to network. It runs from 8am to 10am on Friday,...
View ArticleCounty trainer looking forward to Grand National
A Northumberland-based trainer is hopeful that her first runner in the world’s most famous jumps race will cope with the demands of the Aintree obstacles.Carlito Brigante, who won the Barmoor Handicap...
View ArticleConcern at changes to HGV restrictions
Road-safety campaigner Julie Pörksen is calling on Northumberland County Council and the Highways Agency to monitor the safety of Northumberland’s roads as the HGV speed limit increases.Ms Pörksen, Lib...
View ArticleTwo elderly people who died in Northumberland road accident named
Two pensioners who died in a road accident in Northumberland have been named by police.Ninety-three-year-old Katherine Scott, from Morpeth, and 86-year-old Charles Henry Chester, of Bedlington, died...
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