Nurses urge patients to ‘choose wisely’
A MAJOR nursing union has urged patients to think twice before attending busy hospital emergency wards.The Royal College of Nursing Northern Region, which represents around 18,000 members, says...
View ArticleWarning issued on suspected pension scam
PENSIONERS in Northumberland have been warned of a potential telephone scam.Northumberland County Council has received a number of complaints from residents who have received recorded phone messages...
View ArticleUrgent call for blood donors
AN urgent appeal has been issued for O negative blood donors.NHS Blood and Transplant says that while hospitals increased their stocks of blood to cover the extended holiday period, there has been a...
View ArticleLions say a thousand thanks
PONTELAND Lions Club has thanked the members of the public who helped it raise more than £1,000 during the month of December.The first flag day collection at Tesco in Kingston Park brought in £253.04....
View ArticleMorning after drink-drive warning
DRIVERS are being warned to beware of the morning after following late-night drinking.Northumberland County Council’s road safety team is backing a campaign to raise awareness of the length of time...
View ArticleShed break-in prompts police appeal for help
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a shed burglary on the outskirts of Morpeth.It happened between 9pm on Thursday, December 13, and 6am on Friday, December 14, at a shed at Borehole...
View ArticlePolice urge community to defy the bullies and beat the law-breakers
WITNESSES to crime are being urged to defy bullying and testify against law breakers who taint local life.Police Inspector Barrie Joisce made the plea as Lynemouth residents outlined some of the...
View ArticleFascinating history of a natural woodland gem
AMBITIOUS plans to open up access to an attractive area on the outskirts of Morpeth have been unveiled by the Greater Morpeth Development Trust (GMDT).The picturesque Bluebell Woods that run adjacent...
View ArticleBusiness boost for Alcan site
A NEW dawn is breaking for Lynemouth’s axed smelter site as a new business moves in.The former Rio Tinto Alcan plant, which ended its main operations last May, has now welcomed its first tenant.Aartoft...
View ArticleBallot opens for Great North Run
THE general ballot is now open for places in the Bupa Great North Run.The country’s biggest running event will take place on Sunday, September 15.A record number of applications were submitted for last...
View ArticleAbuse campaign welcomed
A NORTHUMBERLAND Liberal Democrat councillor who sits on the Police and Crime Panel scrutinising the new Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a Northumbria Police campaign to tackle domestic...
View ArticleImproving the quality of care
A NEW project to further improve the quality of care provided to elderly patients in Northumberland has been launched.An event marked the start of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s...
View ArticleResidents have a say on crime
PONTELAND residents have two opportunities next week to raise issues with local police officers.The mobile unit will be located in Merton Way on Thursday, January 10, for an engagement day. It will be...
View ArticlePointing the way back to the past
A PROJECT pointing the way to a trip down memory lane for Morpeth’s residents and visitors has been completed.The Greater Morpeth Development Trust (GMDT) has erected the final eight signs over what...
View ArticleCouncil grants awarded
A NUMBER of organisations have received a grant from Ponteland Town Council.Dalton Village Hall was given £1,000 to help towards its upkeep and any maintenance works and £250 was awarded to Ponteland...
View ArticleSign up to better bus travel
NORTHUMBERLAND residents are being encouraged to get on board with a campaign to make bus travel more accessible for people with a disability.Epilepsy Society, backed by a number of disability...
View ArticleUnion members stay in credit
CANNY credit union members were able to celebrate the festive period without having to take out another loan.Those who requested Christmas loans in 2011 and paid them off over the year, but carried on...
View ArticleAn important year ahead in more ways than one
FIRST of all, let me wish each and everyone in my Wansbeck constituency a happy, healthy, prosperous and successful New Year.Whether it’s local shops and businesses or residents of the town and...
View ArticleCouncillors could look to rein in horses on allotments
PARISH councillors may look again at a decision to bar additional horses from village allotments.At the start of the December meeting, members of the Lynemouth authority insisted on sticking to the...
View ArticleDrivers spared longer journey
A MORPETH vehicle servicing company has broadened its offer for customers.Land Rover specialist 4 Muddyfeet, based in Coopies Lane Industrial Estate, has become JE Engineering agent for the North...
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