Raise a glass for charity funds
WINE tasting with an expert is on the menu for a Northumberland-based charity.Legacy of Life, which was set up by Hartburn couple Sue and Richard Cansdale following the death of their daughter Zoe, is...
View ArticleVandals strike village cars
FOUR cars have been attacked by vandals in North Broomhill.The damage took place overnight on Saturday when three vehicles in Togston Road and one in Ena Street had their windows and bodywork...
View ArticleTools stolen in farm burglary
A FARM near Morpeth has been hit by thieves.A number of tools were stolen from the premises off the A192 in Hepscott some time between 4pm on Wednesday, February 20 and Saturday morning.The culprit...
View ArticleTuning up for festival return
MORPETH musicians are tuning up for the return of a long-running festival.The Wansbeck Music Festival is now entering its 107th year, offering competitions, workshops and a concert in two parts next...
View ArticleFamily ties found across the globe
A FAMILY search started at the other side of the world has found its way to Morpeth.Bev Price, who lives in Queensland, Australia, has discovered some Morpeth roots in her family tree and she is keen...
View ArticleFraudsters are phishing funds
TAXPAYERS in Northumberland have been warned to be watch out for fake emails that offer them a refund.The phishing scam involves fraudsters promising people a tax rebate in exchange for personal,...
View ArticleVets put the focus on footwork
WE recently held a client meeting at our Whorral Bank surgery entitled No Foot, No Horse.It was a well-attended meeting and, surprisingly, the sun shone so we were able to hold much of the meeting...
View ArticleLatest round-up of applications for planning permission
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Hebron: Mr Dennis Mancey, Benridge Hagg, construction of a detached garage.Kirkwhelpington: Mr J Anderson,...
View ArticleCommunity pledge for old school site
A FORMER school site could be transformed into a multi-purpose community facility.East Chevington Parish Council Chairman Scott Dickinson has revealed that the old Druridge Bay Middle School site has...
View ArticleSnow team helps airport
STAFF at the region’s largest airport were able to call on the Snow Team to keep thousands of passengers moving last month.The group, made up of Newcastle International Airport workers operating snow...
View ArticleFarmers’ safety lesson
MORE than 300 farmers went along to a centre near Ponteland last week to get to grips with health and safety in one of Britain’s most dangerous industries.The free training event at Northumberland...
View ArticleThe smart money’s on coins
A MORPETH man’s extensive collection of Medieval money is the subject of a new book.Robert Lee, a retired economist who has had a life-long interest in history, began looking for old English silver...
View ArticlePanto was a hit
THIS year’s Morpeth Theatre Group pantomime was a hit.The Hansel and Gretel performances at King Edward VI School were well received and ticket sales were similar to 2012, while more than £100 was...
View ArticleFrom slump to bump
A MORPETH woman is making a name for herself after swapping hard hats for fabrics.Gillian Epworth graduated from Northumbria University with first class honours in quantity surveying and she then...
View ArticleStylish outfit prize for fashion store shoppers
ONE lucky shopper who attends the first birthday party for the Morpeth branch of a fashion business will have their own reason to celebrate.To celebrate one year of trading at Sanderson Arcade, Hobbs...
View ArticleHundreds of donors answer life-saving call
HUNDREDS of Northumberland residents have come forward to back a national blood donor campaign.NHS Blood and Transplant launched the campaign to recruit 100,000 new donors in 100 days following a...
View ArticleDrivers warned of roadworks
EVENING and late night travellers have been warned of disruption to a major transport link.The Highways Agency has advised that it will be carrying out work on the A1 at Morpeth for the next few...
View ArticlePolicing surgery for Belsay
A NEIGHBOURHOOD policing surgery will take place in Belsay on Saturday.The session, which is being organised by the East Tynedale team, gives members of the public the chance to discuss any concerns...
View ArticlePatching up pets after car accidents
IT is often said that bad things come in threes. And so it appeared recently at our Whorral Bank hospital, where we’ve dealt with three different cases of pets being hit by cars in the past 10...
View ArticleRoyal Mail warns of changes to deliveries
POSTAL delivery services are being changed across the Morpeth area.Royal Mail is writing to residents and businesses throughout the NE61 and NE65 postcode zones to advise of the changes, which will be...
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