MP opens new chapter on prison literacy
A NORTHUMBERLAND MP has called for a focus on literacy to help reduce prisoner re-offending in his new book.Guy Opperman believes that one of the main reasons behind the UK’s growing prison population...
View ArticleDon’t take your eye off the ball when fleas are around
FLEAS, fleas, fleas! At the moment they are everywhere and we are seeing loads of itchy dogs and cats. Whenever people bring their scratching pets to us and we utter the ‘flea’ word the reply is ‘Oh...
View ArticleAdvertorial: November’s mortgage deals
Things can change quickly in the mortgage market, so it pays to stay on top of the news. We’ve compiled a list detailing some of the latest mortgage deals, just to make it all a bit easier.They can all...
View ArticleCharity appeal has winter all wrapped up
NORTHUMBERLAND residents are being urged to help keep older people warm this winter through a charity appeal.Age UK has launched its Donate a Coat initiative as part of the Spread the Warmth campaign....
View ArticleProbation Trust praised for veterans skills project
THE Northumbria Probation Trust has achieved a European Social Fund (ESF) accolade for its veterans’ employment skills project which is working with ex-forces offenders.It was announced as the winner...
View ArticleAppeal for volunteers
THERE’S a giant of a task for Northumberland volunteers as help is sought to look after the county’s newest attraction.Northumberland Wildlife Trust and Azure Charitable Enterprises are inviting people...
View ArticleAdvice on caring for the carers
AN advice day for the county’s carers will take place in Stannington tomorrow.The session will be run by support group Carers Northumberland, which assists those who are providing unpaid care to sick,...
View ArticleResidents prepare for new plan fight
HOUSING giant Bellway is expected to present new plans for a site at Loansdean by Christmas.The developer saw its initial proposals for 200 homes and a commercial unit on the edge of Morpeth rejected...
View ArticleFears for flood insurance to be priced out of reach
THOUSANDS more people will not be able to afford flood insurance if a solution is not reached quickly, Morpeth campaigners have warned.The Statement of Principles to ensure people in flood-risk areas...
View ArticleDecision day for defence scheme
FLOOD defence plans for Morpeth town centre will go before planners next week.The Environment Agency’s flood alleviation scheme will be debated by Northumberland County Council’s North Area Planning...
View ArticleVIDEO-Morpeth Christmas Lights Switch On
Hundredes of people gathered in Morpeth Market Place to sing carols, accompanied by Northumbrian Water Ellington Colliery Brass Band, and then watched the switch on of the festive lights.
View ArticleSLIDESHOW - Morpeth Christmas Lights
A slideshow of pictures taken by Morpeth Herald photographer Jane Coltman at the switch-on of the town’s festive lights display. Hundreds of people cheered as the annual Christmas spectacle lit up the...
View ArticleFree access to online resources
SMALL businesses in Northumberland have the opportunity to get free access to an extensive online Human Resources (HR) service for six months.The offer has been put together by Arch – the county...
View ArticleReaders may hold key to town’s past
HERALD readers may hold the key to Morpeth’s past for a new local history book.Author Bridget Gubbins has previously given an insight into The Curious Yards and Alleyways of Morpeth and provided...
View ArticleRow over MP’s comments on plans
PLANS for new homes on Green Belt land in Ponteland have led to a political row.Guy Opperman has given his support to campaigns by residents in Ponteland and Hexham to oppose such developments being...
View ArticlePlay Santa to shoppers, council urged
COUNCIL chiefs have been urged to give a free parking Christmas gift to Northumberland shoppers.A week of free parking has traditionally been offered in Alnwick and Berwick in the run-up to Christmas...
View ArticleMP hails fairer trade for farmers
PROPOSALS in parliament to better enforce the Groceries Code have been hailed by a county MP as a ‘move towards fairer trade’ for Northumberland’s farmers.Sir Alan Beith commented after progress was...
View ArticleDig deep for the festive challenge
A COUNTY wildlife charity is hoping supporters will dig deep for the Big Give Christmas Challenge.Northumberland Wildlife Trust has been selected to take part in the annual online appeal, funded by the...
View ArticleSeasonal music
CAROLS and festive songs will be performed at a Morpeth town centre venue next week.The Beaconsfield Operatic Society is holding a Christmas concert in aid of the Northumberland County Blind...
View ArticleFree places for traders at festive fair
TRADERS are being offered free places to sell their wares as an historic country estate presents its first Christmas Fair.The Kitchen Garden Cafe at Meldon Park, near Morpeth, is hosting the festive...
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