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Hexhamshire village notes

THE parish hall is the place to be tomorrow for the table top sale. It may not be too late to book a table, just call Lorna on (01434) 602742 or Austin on (01434) 673325.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Stocksfield: Judges overrule burglar’s appeal

A BURGLAR who was jailed for 44 months after ransacking a house in Stocksfield has failed to convince the Court of Appeal that his sentence is too long.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Newbrough village notes

FOURSTONES with Warden Methodist church will be holding an evening of traditional North-East entertainment including songs, monologues, humour and clog dancing by Best Fettle.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Ponteland village notes

IF you fancy a soup and sandwich lunch today, why not try the United Reformed church at 12.30pm; it is highly recommended.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Slaley village notes

MANY readers will now be aware that Slaley Parish Council is one of several that can no longer function fully; nobody has put themselves forward to replace those councilors standing down.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Crowds feast on plentiful offerings as Hexham eating festival and spring fair give town a buzz

hxfreya VIKING crafts, Egyptian belly dancing, Ethiopian food and the Model T Fords that made the American car industry great fitted seamlessly into an event on Saturday designed to celebrate the strengths of Hexham as a market town.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Planning applications

NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has received the following 32 applications for planning permission.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Bellingham village notes

CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the Carriages tea rooms at the Heritage Centre, who have steamed their way into prominence at a regional museums and art galleries awards night.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Ridsdale: Jack sums up his hair-raising efforts

hxjackf THE fund-raising efforts of a doting son have raised close to £4,000 for cancer charities.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Kielder: Castle receives £120,000 refurbishment

CONTINUING the tourism drive in the area, the historic Kielder Castle has received a £120,000 makeover.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Prudhoe: Talk time

THE chestnut culture of southern Italy, will be the subject of the talk by Paul Muto at the annual meeting of the Friends of Prudhoe Woods.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Riding Mill village notes

THE parish hall foyer cafe is open today from 9.30am until 1pm, but will be closed on bank holiday Monday to give the enthusiastic volunteers a well- deserved break.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Stocksfield: End of an era for parlour drama

hxswan IT was the end of an era for one of the cleverest – and silliest – dramatic productions in the district.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Corbridge village notes

SUNDAY May 5, will see this year’s annual fancy dress wheelbarrow race and this year’s designated charity is Corbridge pre school, which is raising funds to establish itself at Corbridge First School.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Ponteland: Kirkley Hall awards celebrate apprentices

hxbernicia A SPECIAL awards dinner has been held at Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall campus, near Ponteland, to celebrate the value of apprenticeships to business.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Haltwhistle village notes

THE annual Haltwhistle plant festival, including the craft and green fair, will be held at the swimming and leisure centre on Saturday May 18, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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