Apprentice takes care of NHS awards
A NORTHUMBERLAND apprentice has scooped a top regional award.James Corkin, who trains at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been named Intermediate Apprentice of the Year at the NHS North...
View ArticlePlans go before council
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.Belsay: Belsay Charitable Trust, land north of Belsay Castle, proposed erection of six groups of horse jumps; Mr...
View ArticleFostering fishing
THERE’S plenty more fish in the river, thanks to Wansbeck Angling Association.The group recently took delivery of a lorry-load of trout to stock its waters, but some fish were put into the free stretch...
View ArticlePolice appeal over lost tablets
Police in Northumberland are appealing for anyone who finds lost medication to contact them straight away. Officers are also warning of the dangers of taking medication which is not prescribed to them...
View ArticlePolice events for village
BELSAY residents have two opportunities to meet local police officers in the coming days.A police surgery will take place on Saturday in the village shop from 11.30am to 12.30pm. On Tuesday, the mobile...
View ArticleWriting workshops draw on Emily’s inspiration
FREE writing workshops will be offered as part of a new competition.A national writing contest was launched in Morpeth last month to commemorate the centenary of the death of Suffragette Emily Wilding...
View Article‘Dangerous’ drug stolen
A POTENTIALLY life-threatening drug has gone missing after a theft in Morpeth.A handbag containing 100ml of liquid morphine was stolen from the Comrades Club on Sunday, at 1.13am.It is in a brown glass...
View ArticleCounty divide over Thatcher’s legacy
A MIXED reaction has been seen across Northumberland to the death of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.Baroness Thatcher, who was Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, died peacefully on Monday at...
View ArticlePolice uncover £70,000 of drugs
A CANNABIS haul worth an estimated £70,000 has been seized by police in a drugs raid.Officers discovered the cannabis farm in a garage at a Morpeth industrial unit last week.Police carried out the raid...
View ArticleFresh fight against bid for flats
CAMPAIGNERS are preparing themselves for their latest battle against a Morpeth retirement complex, which will take place later this month.Developer McCarthy and Stone submitted an appeal to the...
View ArticleHave a clear out to help care charity
COUNTY residents are being encouraged to support a good cause by having a spring clean over the next few days.St Oswald’s Hospice is taking part in National Declutter Week, which runs until Sunday. It...
View ArticleTake your new idea to market
BUDDING small business owners can get a helping hand to showcase their products through a new national scheme.A number of free pitches are going on all of Northumberland’s markets to encourage aspiring...
View ArticleVandals kick parked cars
POLICE are investigating after a number of cars were damaged in Morpeth.The vandalism happened as the vehicles were parked in Crawford Terrace between 7.30pm on Friday and 1.30pm on Saturday.It is...
View ArticleBurglars strike at multiple venues
RESIDENTS with any information about a spate of crimes in Morpeth are being urged to contact police.Overnight on Wednesday, April 3, into Thursday, April 4, a bike and hi-visibility jacket were stolen...
View ArticleCentre’s opening date set
MORPETH’S new £18million health centre is set to open its doors to the public later this month.The Greystoke and Gas House Lane GP practices will welcome patients at the new facility on the site of a...
View ArticleScheme still has funding to distribute
PLENTY of start-up loan cash is still available to young entrepreneurs in Northumberland.The Government scheme for 18-to-30-year-olds looking to start their own business has the potential to make...
View ArticleAct now for postal vote
TIME is running out to register for a postal or proxy vote for the May council elections.Residents need to make sure they are on the electoral register to be able to cast their vote.And if they are...
View ArticleThieves nick lead from house roof
LEAD flashing has been stolen from the roof of a residential home.Thieves have taken about 50ft of flashing from the roof of Renwick House in Woodhill Drive, Morpeth.The theft took place sometime...
View ArticleSewerage scheme finished
CONSTRUCTION work has been completed on a £1million sewerage network project in Morpeth.Northumbrian Water has installed 120m of sewer pipe along sections of Bennett’s Walk and Alexandra Road as well...
View ArticleShowcase for food firms
A NUMBER of county food and drink businesses are showcasing their goods on a new e-commerce website.The aim of TASTECLUB is to offer people a unique selection of expertly curated products and...
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