News at a glance
Hexham hydro dream is sunk
THE money-spinning hydro-electricity generating plant proposed for the Tyne at Hexham is dead in the water.
Last updated 15 June 2013
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Prudhoe: Paul joins board at SCM Pharma
PRUDHOE-BASED pharmaceutical manufacturer SCM Pharma has boosted its senior management team with the recruitment of a new operations director.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Prudhoe: Coronation fair is town’s crowning glory
THE Chinese dragon arrived at noon, its body shimmering in the sunlight as it wound its way along Prudhoe’s Front Street to the clear appreciation of the crowds.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Ovingham: Umbrellas ready for Goose Fair
ALTHOUGH they are hoping for bright sunshine on the day, the organisers of Ovingham’s Goose Fair are already pulling out their umbrellas!
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Ovingham: £3.2m investment will secure bridge’s future
RICKETY Ovingham Bridge has been saved from possible closure by news it is to receive a £3.2m facelift next year.
Last updated 13 June 2013
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Hexham: School tour for Minister
SCHOOLS Minister David Laws is coming to Hexham next month to discuss investment in the town’s crumbling Queen Elizabeth High School.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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News in brief
BELLINGHAM’S skating ramp is to be removed.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Hexham: Traffic jams will be Next as new store opens
AFTER an absence of eight years, fashion favourite Next returns to Hexham next week.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Haltwhistle: Tip closure on the cards
HALTWHISTLE’S household waste centre will close for three days next week for essential maintenance work to be carried out.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Corbridge: Three-month bridge closure planned
ONE of the main routes along the Tyne Valley could be closed near Corbridge for up to three months.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Newton: ‘We’re being bribed to support new homes scheme’
CAMPAIGNERS against a proposal to build up to four detached homes in Newton village say the community is being bribed to support the plan.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Langley: Trouble as travellers pitch camp
A LAND OWNER has hit out at travellers who used his fields as a campsite en route to the Appleby horse fair last weekend.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Corbridge: Pedal power is helping the heroes
TACKLING a 423-mile cycle ride is an heroic feat by anyone’s standards, but it was made even more so last week, when 15 injured service personnel and veterans took part.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Hexham: Park’s £30,000 revamp gets the seal of approval
HEXHAM’S rundown facilities for skate-boarding, roller-blading and BMX biking in the town’s park have been given a £30,000 facelift.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Promotion for Chloe
HARD work paid off for a Wark canoeist as she gained promotion to the Premier 1 in slalom C1.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Tynedale: On line bin checks save time
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has improved its website to make it easier to check on bin collection days.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Hexham: Suzy shares her story in a bid to help the bereaved
TYNEDALE Hospice at Home has a new bereavement services co-ordinator and assistant.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Blanchland: Rivals show the way as they agree to join forces
ORGANISERS of two country shows are putting local rivalry aside as they work together to plan their events.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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New council leader vows Tynedale will gets its share
IF Tynedale’s Tories are to be believed, dark times lie in store for the district.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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Hexhamshire village notes
DO you fancy good food, good company and a changing venue? If so, then the Hexhamshire Progressive Supper is for you.
Last updated 12 June 2013
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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.
This week in... 1919
Saturday, June 16, 1934Lord 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.


