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Hexham: Where there’s a will, there’s a way to raise charity cash

A LAW firm which has a base in Hexham has raised more than £5,300 for charity.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Slaley village notes

SUNDAY, April 28, will see a public meeting about the fund-raising for the purchase of the Rose and Crown, at 4pm in the Commemoration Hall.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Hexham: Egger invests in future workforce

hxeggapps TYNEDALE’S biggest manufacturing company is investing in its future workforce by developing a brand new apprentice facility and training 11 new apprentices.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Row over parking charges re-ignited as elections loom

WITH just six days to go until election day, the perennial debate over parking in Tynedale has sparked a war of words between the county’s Liberal Democrats and Conservatives.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Hexham shop was Ken’s pride and joy

hxkenowen THE driving force behind a shop which served Hexham for over 70 years has died at the age of 91.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Pippa Middleton at society wedding in Hexham

Piuppa Middleton THE Duchess of Cambridge’s sister Pippa Middleton was in Hexham on Saturday for the wedding of the daughter of Viscount and Viscountess Allendale.

Last updated 29 April 2013
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Prudhoe: Garretts bow out of local politics

Garrets IT’S the end of an era for Prudhoe couple, Bill and Lorna Garrett, who are stepping down from Prudhoe Town Council after 80 years in local politics between them.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Lack of candidates leads to empty seats

THE Government’s localism agenda appears to have fallen flat in Tynedale, where elections will only be held for 10 out of 59 town and parish councils.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Prudhoe: Duke’s lease offer is not enough

NORTHUMBERLAND Estates will consider extending Prudhoe Town Council’s lease of Highfield Park – but not by quite enough, say councillors.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Prudhoe: Company director tackles historic cycle race

THE technical director of Prudhoe company SCM Pharma has taken part in one of the world’s oldest cycling races in Belgium.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Wylam: Police warning after bike thefts

FOUR bikes and a pair of designer sunglasses have been stolen during a spate of burglaries in Wylam.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Wylam: Petition bid to prevent tragedy

VILLAGERS worried that a tragedy could be waiting to happen on Wylam’s roads have submitted a petition with over 550 names to Northumberland County Council’s west area committee.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Prudhoe: Partnerships sheds more staff

ANOTHER member of staff is to go from Prudhoe Community Partnership as the organisation faces a financial squeeze.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Prudhoe: Chance meeting led to love

Hxdiabrucenew IAN Bruce couldn’t find his boss one evening in 1950.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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New arrests as Hexham murder hunt continues

Janet Brown POLICE searching for the remains of a missing Hexham woman, who is presumed dead, have made two further arrests in connection with a Newcastle man who went missing more than 20 years ago.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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Extra police patrols on late trains after attack

hxbarrie FEARS have been raised over train safety after six thugs were jailed for a savage attack on a group of Haydon Bridge passengers.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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Search for remains of murdered Hexham woman

hxDigging16ct AN eight-year mystery over the disappearance of a Hexham woman has become a full-scale murder inquiry this week.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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Hexham: TV chef inspires fundraiser

TV CHEF Heston Blumenthal may be known for his wacky culinary creations, but a Hexham chef has teamed up with Waitrose to prove anyone can recreate his unique style.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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