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Burdened with weighty responsibilities on a holiday in the sun
WAS there ever a more blatant rip-off set up than an airport? I have just returned from a trip to foreign parts with two suitcases containing less than they did when departing a couple of weeks earlier.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Honda keeps the customer very satisfied
IT is my experience that, back in 1995, the first examples of Honda’s CR-V (Compact Recreational Vehicle) took some understanding because they combined large hatchback space, a slightly lofty stance and potential off-road competence in both two or four-wheel drive versions.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Sinderhope: Change of fortune as lambs survive Arctic conditions
A FARMING family is counting its healthy flock after snow drifts and Arctic conditions threatened the lambing season.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Duke is pressed to identify Prudhoe’s supermarket bidder
I NOTICE that Prudhoe got a mention in the Sunday Times Rich List, where it states: “Now the dust has settled on a planning battle, Northumberland is going ahead with a £28m development of Prudhoe town centre near his Alnwick seat”.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Guidance for new young drivers
YOUNG drivers need more guidance and support in the first six months of obtaining their licence, according to road safety charity IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Pollution grant
THE district’s farmers are taking advantage of a government scheme to tackle pollution.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Fertiliser warning after Texas explosion
FARMERS and landowners are being urged to review the security of their fertiliser storage following a devastating blast in America last week.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Survey finds pig shelters are in need of investment
A SURVEY of buildings used for pig production has shown many are at least 20 years old, but producers cannot invest in replacements.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Vandalism put sheep in danger
VANDALS endangered a flock of sheep when they cut guide ropes on a wind mast at one of the district’s farms.
Last updated 1 May 2013
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Daffodil Appeal
MARIE Curie Nurses are thanking everyone in Hexham for helping to make the charity’s Great Daffodil Appeal a roaring success this year.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Grants to fight water pollution
FARMERS have until April 30 to apply for grant funding which could help them fight against pollution.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Election fevers
ELECTION fever is upon us again – but please let not truth be a casualty of the battle. I refer to Dr Anne Pickering’s letter (Courant, April 12).
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Double bill
HAS ‘cash strapped’ Northumberland County Council suddenly come into money?
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Beef Expo set for return to Hexham
HEXHAM is set to host one of the UK’s biggest farming events next year – for the second time in four years.
Last updated 24 April 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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New Audi stretches its driver appeal
AUDI’S A3 has proved to be a big hit as a compact premium class product.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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Methodist family
EVERYONE in the Methodist ‘family’ regrets the loss of another chapel following the recent closure at Wall.
Last updated 24 April 2013
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