News at a glance

Heddon village notes

HEDDON Carpet Bowls club is looking for new members, so if you are 16 or over why not give it a try?

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Campaign tackles illegal off-road biking

A CAMPAIGN to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by off-road motorcyclists has been launched by the Safer Northumberland Partnership.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Allendale: Barra Bonanza roars into valley

hxroar AN annual Allen Valley event is saying so long to its scarecrows in favour of wheeling out the barrows.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Once Brewed: Views sought on £10m visitor centre

THE first public consultation regarding the proposed new £10m Sill visitor centre at Once Brewed on the Military Road takes place on Tuesday.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Tynedale: Walkers take first steps towards healthy lifestyle

TYNEDALE folk are being encouraged to make the most of the great outdoors as part of the national short walks festival, Get Walking Week.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Belsay: Exhibition is stitched up

A QUILT exhibition organised by the North-East region of the Quilters’ Guild will be held at Belsay Hall between May 4 and May 12.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Hexham: Guy is reunited with fellow MP who saved his life

hxbrain HEXHAM MP Guy Opperman has praised the Tory colleague he credits with saving his life when he took ill at Westminster two years ago.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Slaley: Pub shares raise thousands

VILLAGERS fighting to save their local pub are toasting an early success after raising £21,000 in less than 24 hours.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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News in brief

BIN collections in Tynedale will be a day late during the weeks following the May 6 and May 27 bank holidays.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Hexham: Chase challenge for Shaun

hxChase18ct A FORMER pub quiz master has scooped £7,500 after his general knowledge was put to the test on national television.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Hexhamshire broadband is up in the air

HEXHAMSHIRE Parish Council is harnessing the airwaves to bring broadband to local homes.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Haltwhistle: Concern over rise in crime figures

TOWN councillors will seek talks with police officers after growing concerned over crime in South Tynedale.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Hexham: Mad Hatters turn heads as they mark 30 years of U3A

hxmadhats THEY threw their hats in the air at noon on Saturday to mark 30 years of the University of the Third Age in Tynedale.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Slaley reds most at risk

SLALEY Forest is the red squirrel stronghold most under threat of being wiped out by a grey invasion.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Greenhead village notes

IF you are a keen music fan or dancer, you will already have planned your visits to the music festivals in Bellingham and Brampton and secured your tickets.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Rocky road to ‘Killer Kielder’

hxroller IT’S the sort of road that made top rally drivers like Hannu Mikkola and Stig Blomqvist quiver.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Hexham: Civic society condemns homes plan

PLANS for 28 much needed houses to rent in Hexham have been condemned by Hexham Civic Society.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Ponteland: Planners won’t budge over homes decision

A “FIRM steer” from the Planning Inspectorate has failed to persuade councillors to change their minds over a contentious planning application in Ponteland.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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