Hexham

Hexham: Town says ‘bonjour’ to twinning visitors

HEXHAM Town Twinning Association is pulling out all the stops to celebrate a 21-year partnership with the French town of Noyon.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Rugby ace Chris is still on the ball at 103

Hxchris102 FAMILY and friends raised a glass to Hexham’s Chris Armstrong as he celebrated his 103rd birthday.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Call for town manager to put pride back in Hexham

hxshambles A TOWN centre manager is one of a string of initiatives being mooted as a way of transforming Hexham’s economic fortunes.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Shop mystery remains

What’s going on behind the Windolene is the question which continues to intrigue Hexham.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: All change for garage site

THE former Volvo garage on Anick Road in Hexham, is set for a new life as a biomass heating centre.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Homes plan sparks fears of over-development

PLANS for 140 houses on the eastern boundary of Hexham have set alarm bells ringing for local Tories.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Great Whittington: Band will leave no stone unturned in bid to compose Ballad of Bewkley

A POEM about a mysterious stone used to test the strength of the district’s men in the 19th century could be put to music.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Experts seek antiques

ANTIQUES experts from the BBC show Antiques Road Trip came to Hexham in search of a bargain.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Pupils sum up a trip to parliament

hxmaths THREE Hexham Middle School pupils, who inspired a change in the way maths is taught in schools have met education minister Liz Truss.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Artwork brightens town’s empty shops

HEXHAM’S empty shop fronts are being turned into temporary art galleries in a bid to reduce the depressing impact on the town.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Group makes Headway

A PEER support group for brain injury survivors and their families has found a new home in Hexham.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Prom appeal launched

A HEXHAM charity has launched its annual appeal to help youngsters dress to impress for their school prom.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Scooter stolen

A CHILD’S scooter worth £135 has been stolen from a garden in Hexham.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Party plate up for grabs

LIBERAL Democrat turned Labour politician Andrew Duffield admits that his number is up.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Warden: Waste recycling scheme unveiled for popular riverside beauty spot

ONE of Tynedale’s favourite beauty spots could become home to a waste recycling business.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Students cook up a treat to raise funds

hxdragonfly STUDENTS from Dilston College, near Corbridge, have teamed up to organise a fund-raising day for Josie’s Dragonfly Trust.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Chollerton village notes

THERE was a great turn-out for the recent quiz at Barrasford Village Hall. Team Woodford, combining the best quiz brains of Barrasford and West Woodburn, proved a winning combination.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Acomb village notes

FOR the last meeting of this session, on Monday, May 13, the Acomb Local History Society went to visit Beltingham church and grounds. The guided tour was conducted by Nigel Collingwood.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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TONIGHT, Stefan Sobell will be giving his talk on the art and craft of guitar making at 7.30pm in the parish hall. Do come along as there will be tickets available on the door and it will be a good evening.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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