Weighty responsibilities with the family on a day at the races

I HAD quite a shock on Saturday when I glanced in the rear mirror of my car. For all three of the grandchildren left in our care were sound asleep – a phenomenon as rare as a lunar rainbow!

Hexham: Couple are hoping to clean up with new laundry service

A NEW Hexham business is already looking to expand after enjoying sparkling success.

Sheepdog society goes pink for Jill’s favourite charity

BEFORE she died shepherdess Jill Fairweather dreamed of organising a pink sheepdog trial to raise funds for a cause close to her heart.

Perky 107 has plenty of allure

THE Peugeot 107 first appeared in UK showrooms back in 2005 as part of a joint venture with Citroën (C1) and Toyota (Aygo).

This week in... 1919

Saturday, June 16, 1934

Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, Sir Charles Trevelyan unveiled a series of murals at Acomb Youth Hostel which had been painted by pupils of King Edward VII School in Newcastle.

Sir Charles commented that membership of the Tyneside Hostel Movement, which included the Acomb hostel, was expanding rapidly and there were plans to open another hostel at Twice Brewed on the Military Road.