Lottery numbers have come up
A LOTTERY boost of £2.8million was handed to the Morpeth area last year – and now beneficiaries have been given the chance of further funds.A total of 31 grants were awarded in the area through the...
View ArticleLatest round-up of applications for planning permission
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Acklington: Jill Morris, 5 Bank House Farm, Listed Building Consent, single storey garden room to south of...
View ArticlePonteland gets ready to focus on Fairtrade
PONTELAND residents are once again being asked to support events taking place during Fairtrade Fortnight.After spreading awareness of the international movement which highlights goods made or collected...
View ArticlePlans to extend park season
A BID to extend the season of a coastal caravan park has been submitted.Park Resorts, which owns Cresswell Towers Holiday Park, is seeking to remove planning conditions that ban it from operating in...
View ArticleHypocrisy accusation over windfarms
THE Northumberland Conservative group has been accused of showing ‘more hypocrisy’ over the issue of windfarms.It has been claimed by the county council’s Liberal Democrats, who make up the authority’s...
View ArticlePublic urged to speak up on town traffic lights
A SURVEY will take place across Morpeth to give people the chance to state their feelings on controversial traffic lights.The initiative has been organised by the Lights Out campaign group to seek...
View ArticleCounty’s own festival returns
MANY of the county’s top beauty spots and buildings will be providing free or discounted entry for a weekend next month as a popular event returns.The fourth annual Northumberland Residents Festival,...
View ArticleChurches united in day of prayer
WORSHIPPERS will be coming together in Morpeth for a special annual prayer service.The Women’s World Day of Prayer Service takes place in the town next week for people of all Christian...
View ArticleTwinning on back burner
A SELF-IMPOSED bar on Morpeth town twinning will remain in place until after council elections.Morpeth Town Council had been asked to reconsider its policy against such schemes following a twinning...
View ArticleParking tops concerns list
THE Telford Bridge traffic lights have come only second to parking in a list of Stobhill residents’ concerns.A survey carried out by local councillor Ian Lindley in his Focus newsletter found that 63...
View ArticleNew leaflet to showcase Morpeth’s 2013 events
MORPETH organisations are being invited to help out an important document that will showcase what the town has to offer this year.The Town Team, set up in the wake of the Portas bid to help promote the...
View ArticleHow Mechanics Institute lost its spark in Morpeth
In this week’s Morpathia article, ROGER HAWKINS looks at the end of the Mechanics’ Institute.IN 1916 Morpeth Corporation bought the Town Hall from Lady Carlisle, along with the former Scotch Arms...
View ArticleBronze bust will honour naval hero
A BRONZE bust of Morpeth maritime hero Admiral Lord Collingwood will officially be unveiled next month.The £4,000 sculpture has been commissioned to occupy a prime spot in Morpeth Town Hall in...
View ArticleAction to tackle teenage abuse
A NEW police campaign is under way to tackle abuse among teenagers.This Is Abuse is a national Home Office initiative, supported by Northumbria Police, which aims to prevent teenagers from becoming...
View ArticleRetailer teams up with new charity partner
A BUSY Northumberland advice service is in for a funding boost after being picked as a charity partner.The Original Factory Shop in Morpeth Market Place invited customers to nominate local good causes...
View ArticleTeen’s trek to help folk living in the mountains
A MORPETH teenager is heading to one of the remotest parts of the world to put her medical training into practice this summer.Along with other students from the University of Bristol, Maria Jinks will...
View ArticleWatering down the crime threat
A NORTH East bakery chain is making its mark in store security.Greggs shops across the region have adopted an innovative theft deterrent to ensure staff, customers and takings are better protected.The...
View ArticleRoyal nod for appointments
TWO new Deputy Lord Lieutenants for Northumberland have been appointed by the Queen.Air Vice Marshal David Hurrell, of Alnwick, and Commander Andrew Collier, of Hayden Bridge, will carry out the role...
View ArticleNew study shows scale of housing needs in county
DETAILS about future residential property requirements in Northumberland have been revealed.The results of the first county-wide housing needs study have now been published.They include information on...
View ArticleSay ‘I do’ to a county wedding
ROMANCE is in the air in a new promotion to showcase Northumberland’s wedding potential.Northumberland Registration Service aims to raise awareness of the area as a great place to get married, renew...
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