News at a glance

Allen Valley village notes

THE winners of the Forge Cafe April giveaway were Mr and Mrs Hargreaves from Catton. They’ve won lunch for two after entering their Forge Newsletter in the prize draw.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Humshaugh village notes

LET all of your senses be tantalised, and be ready to be impressed, by an exhibition of art, photography, textiles and other crafts in Humshaugh village hall tomorrow and Sunday from 10.30am until 4.30pm.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Ponteland village notes

ON each of the four Saturdays in May, Ponteland Bowling Club will be hosting free ‘taster’ sessions from 10.30am until noon.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Planning applications May 10, 2013

NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has received the following 29 applications for planning permission.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Tynedale: Dancers light up stage to win place in festival

hxyouthdance TWO groups from a Hexham-based youth dance company have been selected to represent the North-East in a national dance festival.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Bellingham village notes

WHILE we had to wait until fairly late on Monday afternoon for the promised barbecue bank holiday, it was still quite a frantic three or four days in and around the village.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Corbridge goes batty in aid of pre-school

hxbat CORBRIDGE was the place to be on Sunday as famous faces took to the streets to raise money for a local good cause.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Churches together in Hexham

THE Rev. Jeremy Thompson, Rector of St John Lee and Vicar of Warden and Newbrough, reflects on John 17 vs 20-26.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Ponteland showcases activities for older folk

AN event showcasing health, wellbeing and leisure opportunities for older people in Ponteland will be held on Saturday, May 18 in the village’s St Mary’s Church hall.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Bardon Mill: New Dawn for village shop

Hxbmshop A COMMUNITY lifeline which was cut off four years ago will be reinstated tomorrow with the reopening of Bardon Mill’s Village Store.

Last updated 15 May 2013
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Prudhoe: On safari in Northumberland

Prudhoe Safari A GORILLA, zebra, leopard, giraffe, butterfly and some human friends have raised over £600 for a charity that supports South African children in foster care.

Last updated 14 May 2013
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Prudhoe: Special delivery for hospital’s Tiny Lives fund

A PRUDHOE company has given a major cash boost to a charitable fund that supports the neonatal service at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Last updated 13 May 2013
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Tynedale: BT connects with council in £18.9m deal

HIGH-SPEED broadband throughout rural Tynedale is finally set to become a reality.

Last updated 13 May 2013
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Prudhoe: Raising street party funds

A FUND-RAISING evening is being organised in support of plans for a Coronation Fair in Prudhoe.

Last updated 13 May 2013
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Prudhoe: ‘Abominations’ are set to go

PLANTERS are to be removed from Prudhoe’s Front Street.

Last updated 13 May 2013
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Ovingham: ‘Kidnap’ alert on bridge

A COUPLE arguing on their way back from a wedding reception sparked a police response to a potential kidnapping on Saturday night.

Last updated 13 May 2013
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Tynedale hospice director ‘will be greatly missed’

Hxcmitchjc ONE of the key figures in the development of the Hexham-based Tynedale Hospice at Home charity has died at the age of 53.

Last updated 10 May 2013
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Duffield's defection adds to LibDem misery

hxDuffield19ct ANDREW Duffield, the former Royal Navy officer who took the Liberal Democrats to second place in the General Election in Hexham in 2010 has jumped ship – and joined the Labour Party.