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Matfen village notes

THANKFULLY the sun is shining, the daffodils are out and the grass on the village green has been efficiently cut, so the village is looking good and spring must be on its way!

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Hexham: Auditors called in over ‘photocopying slip’

CALLS have been made for an investigation into a blunder that threw up a bizarre range of figures on Hexham Town Council’s annual asset register.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Bellingham village notes

THE usually sleepy hamlet of Redesmouth received something of a rude awakening on Saturday morning.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Corbridge village notes

CORBRIDGE Village Trust members will hear a talk from Geoff Hughes tonight in the parish hall entitled The Rise and Fall of Seaton Delaval Hall. The evening commences at 7.30pm.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Haltwhistle village notes

CARNIVAL fever is already hitting Haltwhistle, even though it is not until July 14!

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Former nurse turns hobby into a business

hxpaulm A FORMER Prudhoe Hospital nurse is turning his hobby into a business after taking early retirement.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Planners allow horse jumps at Belsay Hall

A LATE hurdle has been cleared over plans for the popular Hexham Horse Trials to be relocated to Belsay Castle.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Redesdale village notes

THERE was an excellent array of teatime treats on display at Elsdon village hall last Sunday when villagers and visitors alike gathered to sample recipes from the newly-launched Elsdon Cookbook.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Hexham: Putting us in the picture about art

hxben A GROUP of creative writers have joined forces with a Hexham art gallery to present a diverse exhibition of poetry and prose inspired by the paintings hanging on its walls.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Riding Mill village notes

APOLOGISE that your Village Notes comprise so many housekeeping details lately, but I would rather villagers be certain of temporary changes to the timetables at our halls.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Planning applications

NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has received the following 24 applications for planning permission.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Ovingham village notes

TONIGHT at 7.30pm, Ovingham Reading Room Film Club will be screening the popular 2012 film The Hobbit directed by Peter Jackson.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Ovington village notes

OVINGTON Social Club is being used as your local polling station on Thursday, May 2, so why not make your vote as well as enjoy refreshments in the bar on Thursday evening?

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Heddon village notes

CLOSE House has announced a new project at its villa in the Spanish village of Fornalutx.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Hunt for dogs with X-factor

THE owners of pedigree pooches of all shapes and sizes are being encouraged to take part in a dog show which forms part of Tynedale’s biggest agricultural event.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes

DARE you take the rocky road to Tarset village hall? Get ready to map out those plans for its fundraising challenge in June!

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Stamfordham: Spotting cranes overhead

BIRDWATCHERS have enjoyed an uncommon treat this week – the presence of a trio of common cranes!

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Ponteland redevelopment plans reach a stalemate

PLANS for a £20m redevelopment of Ponteland town centre appear to have reached a dead end after a bitter breakdown in negotiations between the developer and Northumberland County Council.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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