Teacher’s aid for the Gambia
A PONTELAND school teaching assistant is urging residents to support an African community in advance of making another visit to the continent.Carol Morgan will be taking items to Sifoe School, in the...
View ArticlePageant on the march
A BAND of Suffragettes will be marching through Morpeth – and locals are invited to join in.The Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering will this year focus on women in the county as one of its major themes to...
View ArticleA vet’s diary: Drama at the races
I WAS asked by Newcastle Racecourse to hold a horse awareness course for the staff in the rare event that they may have to hold a horse.It was aimed at giving them confidence in horse handling and...
View ArticleResidents to go into battle on home plan
ANGRY residents are gearing up for another planning battle as an appeal is launched to build a new Morpeth home.Plans initially came forward to build the three-storey, three-bedroom property on a patch...
View ArticleChanges to planning services at County Hall
COUNTY chiefs have claimed that changes to its planning management services will help to improve the application process.A large part of Northumberland is now covered by a new strategic and urban...
View ArticleTrust launches drive for future health workers
ONE of the biggest ever intakes of apprentices by any health organisation in England has been announced.Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched a recruitment drive to appoint 50 new...
View ArticleNew jobs help Isos to build for the future
A REGIONAL housing company is doing its bit to boost the jobs market after it announced 14 new vacancies.Positions are available in a range of departments at Isos Housing, which provides social housing...
View ArticleFiona gets a foot on the job ladder
A MORPETH woman has secured her first permanent full-time job after taking advantage of a Government initiative aimed at helping young jobseekers into work.Fiona Martin left university with a degree in...
View ArticlePlenty to chew on at Budget breakfast for county residents
RESIDENTS and businesses can get top tips on how to respond to the Government’s next budget at an event in Morpeth this week.A team of tax experts from Tait Walker Chartered Accountants will host an...
View ArticleOlympic farrier shares his skills
FARRIERS and vets can learn from equine experts at two training days.The events, organised by Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group, are bringing two of the UK’s leading farriers and a specialist in equine...
View ArticleEmily inspires competition
A NATIONAL writing competition has been launched in Morpeth in tribute to Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison.The campaigner died in June 1913 after she was struck by the King’s horse in the Epsom Derby...
View ArticleSupermarket handed over
A NEW supermarket has officially been handed over to operator Morrisons.The Dransfield Properties development off Dark Lane, Morpeth, has been given to the operator after 18 months of construction work...
View ArticleBridge set to re-open
A FLOOD-DAMAGED Morpeth footbridge is set to re-open in a fortnight.The Chantry Footbridge suffered serious structural damage during the autumn flood and had to be closed.Now Northumberland County...
View ArticleSupermarket giant is all set for Stobhill opening
A NEW Sainsbury’s store is all set to open at Stobhill.The Sainsbury’s Local shop will open to customers on Friday in the former Black Swan pub in Shields Road.The outlet has provided 19 full and...
View ArticleWindfarm bid is set for appeal
THE fight to prevent a Northumberland windfarm is entering round two as a planning appeal is lodged.Hundreds of residents in Fenrother were jubilant in January after Northumberland County Council...
View ArticleNew era for the Herald
TODAY the Morpeth Herald begins a new chapter as it goes compact.The newspaper has been relaunched to give it a fresh look and tie in with modern ways of life, linking with up-to-date means of...
View ArticleEnjoy the beauty of Pont Park
Friends of Ponteland ParkALL are welcome to take part in the Friends of Ponteland Park (FOPP) spring walk on Saturday.Those who come along are asked to meet at 10am by the Main Street entrance to the...
View ArticleEgg-cellent Easter
YOUNGSTERS should get cracking on Easter egg designs.The Corbridge Larder, in Sanderson Arcade, is seeking decorated eggs for display.There will be a special prize for the best designs in two age...
View ArticleCapturing the community
THE spirit of Northumberland will be brought to the big screen.Northern Flame tells the story of local communities, following the route of the Northumberland Olympic Torch Relay last year.The short...
View ArticlePolice probe church theft
HUNDREDS of pounds worth of heating oil has been stolen from a church.Around 800 litres of oil was siphoned from a tank at Holy Saviour Church in Milbourne, near Ponteland.The theft happened between...
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