
First published in 1864, the Hexham Courant is the voice of Tynedale in Northumberland. With its mix of hard-hitting local news stories, features, campaigning issues and excellent local sports coverage, the Hexham Courant has become the bible of this beautiful and unspoilt area of Northumberland.
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This week in... 1970
Friday, June 19th, 1970Boreholes were to be sunk on a site destined for old people's flats at West Wylam.
Work was due to start on the houses at the end of August, but Prudhoe Urban Council decided to sanction the test drilling after fears the properties' foundations would need reinforcing because of subsidence.

