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Hexham: Couple are hoping to clean up with new laundry service
A NEW Hexham business is already looking to expand after enjoying sparkling success.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Hexham: Businesses line up to show off their skills
BUSINESSES with designs on injecting new life into Hexham town centre are teaming up for what promises to be a skills showcase.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Call the experts to help look after your property
EVERY man fancies himself as a bit of an expert when it comes to DIY.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Hexham: Business is looking good Way Up North
THREE enterprising 15-year-olds from Hexham have set up their own T-shirt design business called Way Up North.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Traders proud to be of service
KEVIN Thompson is an experienced Gas Safe qualified and registered heating and plumbing engineer with over 15 years’ experience.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Kielder: Executive role for Richard
RENOWNED North-East chef Richard Sim (pictured) has been appointed as head of food and drink at a top tourist attraction.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Hexham: Business rises from ashes of family firm
WHEN one of Hexham’s best known businesses closed its doors last year residents lamented the loss of another locally run shop.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Records broken at Tynedale Business Awards ceremony
TYNEDALE demonstrated the robust health of the local economy with a record-breaking Tynedale Business Awards.
Last updated 13 March 2013
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Work starts on windfarm
WORK has started on erecting three wind turbines at Whittonstall’s Boundary Lane.
Last updated 20 February 2013
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Prudhoe: Beauty business blossoms for Tracy
A PRUDHOE beautician and holistic therapist has launched her business on a full-time basis following huge demand from clients.
Last updated 30 January 2013
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Website ventures support budget planning
EVER forgotten a family birthday? Or stuck with the same insurer for years simply to avoid the hassle of switching?
Last updated 1 October 2012
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Production line gets a royal name
SHE’S had ocean liners, forests and numerous prestige projects named after her – but it’s doubtful the Queen has ever had a production line named after her before!
Last updated 17 September 2012
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Core activities at Wheelbirks
It's crunch time at Wheelbirks Parlour at Stocksfield next month, when the popular tourist attraction holds its annual Apple Day.
Last updated 27 August 2012
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Log houses business boost
A HEXHAM wood supplier has added another string to its bow by becoming the UK distributor for a major log house provider in Finland.
Last updated 27 August 2012
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Sound of the saws returns to historic Hesleyside estate
PHIL Rawding knew he was barking up the right tree when he got a business idea in the North Tyne.
Last updated 27 August 2012
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Swedish bank opens in Hexham
ONE of the world’s top banks has set up shop in Hexham.
Last updated 27 August 2012
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Nursery youngsters greet Olympic torch
A GENUINE Olympic torch made a guest appearance on Thursday at Meadows Children’s Nursery near Corbridge, to launch the summer Olympikids activities.
Last updated 13 August 2012
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Pauline casts on to a new business
AFTER 30 years working as an occupational therapist, Prudhoe woman Pauline Edwards has turned a life-long hobby into a business.
Last updated 13 August 2012
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Developer revamps school into offices
JUST two months after being sold at auction for £430,000, Hexham’s Old Grammar School is back in business.
Last updated 13 August 2012
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Dental practice receives facelift
A DENTAL practice in Ponteland is being given a full makeover as its new owners seek to offer a range of innovative services.
Last updated 13 August 2012
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This week in... 1919
Saturday, June 21st, 1919Broomley and Bywell parishes near Stocksfield wanted to raise a memorial to the Fallen of the First World War.
Lord Allendale had promised to give a site for the monument and if sufficient funds were raised it was planned to build a memorial cottage for a district nurse.
Lord Allendale also agreed to let several acres of land adjoining the village school to be used as a recreation ground.

