No time for delay over dementia diagnosis
CHARITY officials have urged Northumberland individuals and families who may be dealing with dementia to visit a doctor as soon as possible.New figures from the Alzheimer’s Society have revealed that...
View ArticleCouncillors refuse to put cash before public safety
ANGRY councillors have thrown out plans for roundabout advertising, saying they were being asked to put finance before public safety.The proposals for 26 roundabouts, including two in Ponteland, were...
View ArticleInspector turns down park appeal
AN appeal against a refused holiday park plan, which campaigners claimed could jeopardise the future dualling of the A1, has been turned down by a planning inspector.Earlier this week, David...
View ArticlePatrols get the credit for drop in disorder crimes
HIGH-profile police patrols have seen a dramatic fall in disorder offences across the Morpeth sector.There has been a 55 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents since October when 102...
View ArticleWinter warning for commuters
Commuters have been advised to prepare for snowy conditions today.Northumbria Police is warning drivers to take extra care during the icy conditions, particularly on untreated minor roads.Chief...
View ArticleGet snow snapping
SNOWFALL is expected across Northumberland over the next few days and we would love to see readers’ wintry photographs.Anyone who captures some of the snow scenes on camera is invited to send them in...
View ArticlePolice warn of dangerous driving conditions
DRIVERS have been told to think of leaving work early to avoid snow-related rush hour problems.Police say there are difficult driving conditions across the Northumbria Force, particularly in parts of...
View ArticleRinging out the old and in the new
REVELLERS in the Market Place knew exactly when to celebrate the new year thanks to the Morpeth Clock Tower Bellringers.As 2012 drew to a close, the bells pealed out from the building in Oldgate and in...
View ArticleLandform looks good from above
A NEW tourist attraction in the county has made its mark in an international contest to find the best satellite image in the world.The giant human landform sculpture Northumberlandia was third in the...
View ArticleDrink-drive crackdown
MORE than 1,500 drivers were breathalysed by Northumbria Police in a drink-driving crackdown.A total of 1,532 breath tests were carried out under the Think Before You Drink campaign, which ran...
View ArticleCaroline’s recipe for success
A YOUNG master chef from Morpeth has reached the northern final of a national contest thanks to her top culinary skills.After winning her school heat, Caroline Adams from Chantry Middle School and...
View ArticleDrivers get order to slow down in Stobhill
A NEW 20mph speed limit will be introduced in Stobhill.Councillors have backed the plans for Stobhill Farm and Stobhill Manor estates after consultation found public support for the measures.The issue...
View ArticleBudget headache leaves councillors facing tax burden
TOWN councillors say they have been left in an appalling situation after they were dealt a major budget headache.From April, the Government will shift responsibility for council tax benefit from a...
View ArticleCancer charity’s flying high
A GROUP to support cancer sufferers from the region has been named Newcastle International Airport’s adopted charity for the year.Many passengers donate their left-over foreign currency to charity at...
View ArticleContest puts nature in focus
THERE is still time for county residents to enter a nature-themed photography competition.Northumberland, Durham and Tees Valley Wildlife Trusts have joined forces with the Natural History Society of...
View ArticleMr C saves the day for poorly Mary
IT is always with some trepidation that we walk back into the building after a holiday – you never know what gossip has occurred in your absence, or (much more importantly) what has happened to those...
View ArticleNautical group appeals for a new home port
A NEW nautical group is being formed for the region, but members are in desperate need of a meeting place.The Maritime Volunteer Service (MVS) has more than 30 units across the country, training...
View ArticleLatest applications for planning permission
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Cresswell: Mrs Christine Fountain, Fenham House, Listed Building Consent, removal of a section of redundant...
View ArticleMorpeth could team up with Menorca
MORPETH could be linking up with Menorca in a new town-twinning scheme.The Menorcan town of Es Castell has invited Morpeth Town Council to consider the idea due to the communities’ shared links with...
View ArticleSmaller council tax rise for town
PONTELAND residents will receive a smaller increase to their council tax than first thought.The town council unanimously agreed to raise the precept by 0.37 per cent to £349,631 for the 2013/14...
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