Summer date for new buyer
A BUYER for Lynemouth Power Station is expected to be announced by the summer.Bosses at the Rio Tinto Alcan site said talks are continuing with an interested party over the future of the power station,...
View ArticleTalking plants
AN illustrated talk about a range of important plant collections will entertain at the next meeting of the Northumberland Wildlife Trust Ponteland Group.Education Officer Helen Weddle will do a...
View ArticlePolice in hunt for new recruits
A RECRUITMENT drive is under way to find new police cadets.Northumbria Police hopes to recruit more than 100 volunteer cadets at six locations, including Northumberland.The youngsters, who must be 14...
View ArticleResources pooled for swimmers
A VILLAGE school can splash out on swimming lessons with a £1,000 donation.The grant has been awarded to Grange View First School in Widdrington Station, courtesy of the parish council.It will go...
View ArticleChewing over equine diet
WE had a well-attended equine meeting last Tuesday evening at Morpeth Town Hall where Sarah Rushby, area manager for Dodson and Horrell, spoke generally about feeding horses. It was quite a fascinating...
View ArticleWarning of hard times to come
WARNINGS have been issued about the impact of the Alcan smelter closure on the wider community.At a public meeting last week Chairman of Newbiggin by the Sea Community Partnership Tom Roll said he...
View ArticleResidents oppose boundary changes
HUNDREDS of residents and a number of authorities have united in their opposition to proposed changes for a Northumberland constituency.The Boundary Commission’s initial plans for the Hexham...
View ArticleResidents kick up a stink over dog poo
VILLAGERS have been urged to take the lead in the fight against dog fouling.Residents in Widdrington Station have complained about a recent increase in dog mess being left in the area by irresponsible...
View ArticleEstate tops the visitor chart
WALLINGTON is the most visited National Trust-run site in the North East.Record numbers visited the estate near Cambo over the last year, a trend seen throughout the trust’s properties in the...
View ArticleFirefighters need junior recruits
FIREFIGHTERS are looking to recruit ten young members to their team.Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications for its Stannington Young Firefighters branch.The group is open to 13...
View ArticleCommunity saves cash on heating
A COMMUNITY fuel-buying scheme is under way to help save money on heating oil.The initiative has been set up by Community Action Northumberland (CAN), using the model of local buying groups to combine...
View ArticleRespect town, firms are told
BIG businesses should be made to respect Morpeth’s character, a councillor has said.Town and county member Ian Lindley said that too often corporate signage and national fascias are used in the area,...
View ArticleNew chapter for mobile library routes
NEW routes and timetables have been introduced to Northumberland’s mobile library service.The changes have been made by Northumberland County Council following a major review of the facility, which saw...
View ArticleWhy the heritage of our town is in safe hands
IT is about a year since Morpeth Antiquarian Society was forced to move its collection out of the town to a temporary base in Newbiggin by the Sea. Herald Chief Reporter ANNA SMITH went to find out...
View ArticleEaster oranges
AN Easter tradition will continue in Morpeth with the distribution of oranges.The Easter oranges will be presented to youngsters by Morpeth Mayor Phil Taylor in the Carlisle Park children’s play area...
View ArticleSquirrel spotters search the woods
SQUIRREL populations in Northumberland will come under the microscope in a massive volunteer programme.More than 110 volunteers will be visiting around 270 woods across the North over the next two...
View ArticleBin collections
BIN collections will run a day late across Northumberland next week.The delay is due to the Easter Bank Holiday and will affect all parts of the county, including collections of recycling, general...
View ArticleVillagers turn rubbish around in rural revival
A NEW business venture will be set up in Lynemouth, turning old rubbish into saleable goods.The Art of Upcycling (TAU) scheme will be run by the Lynemouth Community Trust to divert valuable materials...
View ArticlePassengers invited to join web debate
RAIL users in Northumberland can communicate direct with transport officials in a live online forum.East Coast is opening the forum to North East passengers on Tuesday, offering them the chance to put...
View ArticleCouncil serves up cafe rules
NEW Pavement Cafe Guidelines have been introduced to relax the rules for businesses.The changes have been adopted by Northumberland County Council with immediate effect to replace the Pavement Cafe...
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