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Horsley village notes

HORSLEY Garden Club is already into its programme for the year and the next event is the first of a series of allotment Saturdays, tomorrow from 10am.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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It’s all aboard the Hadrian’s Wall bus

GOOD Friday brought good news for visitors to Tynedale – the AD122 Hadrian’s Wall bus is back on the road.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Acomb village notes

TOMORROW, Acomb Methodist Church will hold its monthly coffee morning from 10am until 11.30am. There will be a bring and buy stall and Traidcraft stall. Come along and meet your friends to enjoy a coffee and a chat.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Haltwhistle village notes

THE spring Haltwhistle Walking Festival starts on Saturday, April 27. This year it is celebrating its 10th birthday with an exhibition.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Planning applications

NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has received the following 16 applications for planning permission.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Humshaugh village notes

THE Jackpot Joker at the Crown Inn now stands at over £600. It is drawn every Saturday evening. Someone has to win it soon. It could be you!

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Bardon Mill village notes

WELL done to the carpenters working on the roof of the new village hall. Despite the icy winds and flurries of snow, they have continued to hammer away vigorously.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes

A GREAT night was had by all at the social dance to end this season’s Monday night dancing group at Tarset Village Hall. A cheque for £140 has been sent to the air ambulance. Many thanks to all who came and contributed to the evening!

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Hexhamshire village notes

TODAY there will be a Shire walk. All walkers please meet at the parish hall in Whitley Chapel, next to the school, at 9.30am for a prompt start. New walkers are always very welcome.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Kirkup double helps steer Haltwhistle to cup final triumph

hxPink14ct HALTWHISTLE Cons claimed their first piece of silverware this season after beating arch rivals Halfway House 4-2 in the final of the Standing Stone DOS Ltd Tommy Jackson Presidents Cup on Sunday.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Warden: Former Abbey director answers SOS appeal

MUSIC composed by Bach and Couperin will feature in the latest fund-raising concert at St Michael’s Church in Warden tomorrow.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Hexham pay the penalty against Redheugh

HEXHAM slipped to defeat for only the second time since the turn of the year after going down to Gateshead Redheugh in the Northern Alliance First Division on Saturday.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Colts hold their nerve at Kelso

RUGBY UNION: HAVING lost heavily to Kelso recently, Tynedale Colts knew they had to raise their game if they were to win in the Borders League Plate final.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Saints make Greens suffer for their sins

WALLINGTON slumped to only their second defeat of the season as they went down 3-2 against a vibrant Willington Quay side on Saturday.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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No jobs for young people

A THIRD of young people living in rural areas may have to leave the countryside to find jobs.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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Fruitful weekend for Stocksfield

BANK holiday weekend marked a Northern Alliance double header for Stocksfield and they were left disappointed to come away with just the four points in what were impressive displays.

Last updated 10 April 2013
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