Hundreds of new homes to be built
MORE than 500 new homes will be built in the North East and Cumbria with the help of a £10.4million grant.The award has been given to the Esh Group by the Homes and Communities Agency to help build 541...
View ArticleEngineer Matt has designs on new adventure
THE former Chairman of a Morpeth business group has turned his hand to a new venture.Matt Ritson, who led the Morpeth and District Chamber of Trade, has been inspired by his passion for ancient history...
View ArticleRoad narrowing scheme comes under fire
WORKS to narrow a road which links Ulgham and Linton have come under fire from a councillor.Known as the Ulgham Grange road, it has been widened over the years as it was being used more often by...
View ArticleFund-raising pins its hopes on Bagpuss
A CLASSIC children’s television character is being used by the Morpeth branch of Leeds Building Society to support a charity.The Bridge Street outlet is selling Bagpuss pin badges for a suggested...
View ArticleCommunities bid for a share of lottery cash
COMMUNITIES in the North East are invited to apply for a slice of £10million of lottery funding.The Big Lottery Fund is investing the cash in a Community Living Sustainability programme to inspire...
View ArticleTraders get a helping hand
TRADERS in Morpeth have been given a helping hand with attracting people into their shop.Northumberland County Council teamed up with Isobelle Hodgson of Visobelle Displays to offer a free Window...
View ArticleCouncil cash boost for parish groups
TWO Pegswood organisations have received funding support from their local parish council.Pegswood with Bothal WI was awarded two grants to help with room hire and speakers costs.The group was awarded...
View ArticleAll set to join the digital revolution
A FORMER Tomorrow’s World presenter came to Morpeth to reassure residents about their television future.Maggie Philbin was among the team at Sanderson Arcade who spoke to eligible members of the Help...
View ArticlePolice crack down on railway cable theft
A MAJOR operation has been launched to crack down on cable theft on Northumberland’s railways.Operation Leopard has been set up by British Transport Police (BTP) to blitz the county with extra...
View ArticleCharity sets foot on property ladder
A CHARITABLE Morpeth housing scheme for vulnerable young people is looking to get a foot on the property ladder.The Barnabas Safe and Sound Project offers accommodation to young people in crisis, as...
View ArticleBurglars raid town pub
BURGLARS launched an early morning raid on a Morpeth pub.Thieves broke into the Black Bull pub in Bridge Street at about 2.50am on Tuesday.They stole cash from two gaming machines inside the premises...
View ArticleMan arrested after car fire
A MAN has been arrested after a car was set alight in a Morpeth street.Police found the vehicle on fire in Second Avenue at 12.15am on Sunday.The blaze was extinguished by fire services and subsequent...
View ArticleThieves pick up a penguin
VANDALS have damaged a number of bins in an area of Morpeth’s Carlisle Park.Overnight on Friday, November 25, all the novelty penguin bins next to the paddling pool were ripped up. Some had to be taken...
View ArticleRaiders hit farm
THIEVES made off in a stolen vehicle after taking farm equipment from a property in Mitford.The burglars broke into an outbuilding at the farm between 4pm on Sunday and 8.30am on Monday.They stole a...
View ArticleFree festive parking offer frustrates town traders
FREE parking periods will be offered to Morpeth shoppers in the run up to Christmas, but traders are still frustrated by unfair charging regimes.Currently, those with a Morpeth shoppers’ permit can...
View ArticlePipers tune in to the festive spirit
A POPULAR piping group is tuning into the festive spirit after recording a new charity album.Robson’s Choice, which is known throughout the county for its slow airs and foot-tapping jigs, has made the...
View ArticleChristmas plea for children
A CHRISTMAS toy appeal is under way for children at Northumberland Women’s Refuge.Northumberland County Council is urging staff, partner organisation and others to donate toys and money to the centre...
View ArticleSanta swaps his sleigh for four wheels
SANTA’S sleigh will come with four wheels for poorly Northumberland children as a Morpeth motor dealer distributes gifts.Davidsons of Morpeth will deliver a car boot full of presents to youngsters at...
View ArticleNatty knitters help out
PUPILS at a Morpeth school seem to have this year’s Christmas charity drive all sewn up after deciding to help people in Africa.The efforts of students from the lunchtime knitting club at Chantry...
View ArticleBusiness burgled
A PONTELAND business has been targeted by thieves.Police were called to a business on the Meadowfield Industrial Estate at about 9.40pm on Sunday after an alarm was activated.Officers discovered that...
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