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Tynedale: Women’s institute reports
MARCH was the institute’s 96th birthday party, which was celebrated in great style with entertainment from the Singing Hinnies – father and daughter duo Derek and Jane – who gave the members a wonderful, nostalgic evening of Tyneside music and singing.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Widespread flooding across Tynedale
TORRENTIAL rain caused widespread disruption across Tynedale on Saturday.
Last updated 20 May 2013
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Hexham Design Week
INQUIRIES have been flooding in from traders keen to take part in the first ever Hexham Design Week.
Last updated 17 May 2013
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Prudhoe: Gearing up to tackle transport
PRUDHOE Town Council may take on a greater role in looking at transport issues in the town.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Heddon: Go-ahead for nursery expansion
DESPITE almost two dozen objections, permission has been given for the expansion of a booming nursery business in Heddon-on-the-Wall.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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Tynedale: Our middle schools face cash challenge
SEVEN Tynedale schools are among the worst funded per pupil in the country, new figures have revealed.
Last updated 16 May 2013
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£10m payout for Corbridge man knocked down by priest
A CORBRIDGE man who suffered catastrophic brain injuries when he was knocked down by a Catholic priest in Rome has been awarded a compensation package worth £10m.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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LibDem defector admits his number's up!
LIBERAL Democrat turned Labour politician Andrew Duffield admits that his number is up.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Heddon: Swan pub to shut
THE Swan pub in Heddon-on-the-Wall is to close for several days for minor refurbishment work.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Hexham powers up for fourth Green Energy Fair
THE latest in technology will be on show this weekend at Hexham’s fourth Green Energy Fair.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Haltwhistle: September date for academy switch
A HALTWHISTLE school is on course to break out of county council control and become an academy on September 1.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Corbridge head admits: ‘I’ve been suspended’
THE headteacher of Corbridge First School has spoken out for the first time in an attempt to end speculation over her sudden departure.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Veterans draw consolation from French defeat
THE rousing chorus of the French national anthem rang out across Tynedale at the weekend.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Tynedale: Archbishop to lead service
A TINY church in a remote part of Tynedale will welcome one of England’s most senior clergymen on Sunday.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Lambley: Pet survives seven-hour snare ordeal
A DOG is recovering after spending seven hours trapped in a snare with a wire noose around its neck.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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News in brief
A SHED and garage on the same street in Ponteland have been targeted by thieves.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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News in brief
A CARAVAN worth £10,000 has been stolen from a lay-by on the A69 near Hexham.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Tynedale: Post boxes will stay in place
THE future of post boxes in rural locations will be safeguarded even if the privatisation of Royal Mail goes ahead.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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Kielder’s key role in £14bn canal bid
LONG dubbed a white elephant, Kielder Water is being trumpeted as the saviour of drought-stricken South-East England.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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News in brief
A CLIMBER was airlifted to hospital on Saturday after falling 50 ft from the Wanney Crags.
Last updated 15 May 2013
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