News at a glance
Allendale Middle School closure confirmed
ALLENDALE Middle School will close this summer, Northumberland County Council decided on Monday night.
Last updated 11 June 2013
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News in brief
POLICE have launched an investigation after the front door of a house in Hexham was set on fire.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Allendale: All the fun of the fair
A WEEKEND of celebrations that is Allendale Fair starts today.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Corbridge: Centre holds open day
A DEMENTIA day care club which opened in Tynedale six months ago has found a new home in Corbridge.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Housesteads welcomes visitors to new-look site
ONE of Tynedale’s most popular tourist attractions is welcoming visitors through its doors again following a £650,000 transformation.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Stocksfield: Show causes eight-mile tailback
THE A69 trunk road was plunged into Bank Holiday chaos on Monday, as an eight-mile tailback was caused by people flocking to Northumberland County Show.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Bellingham: Raising a glass to beer festival
THE inaugural Border Beer Festival takes place in Bellingham Town Hall this weekend.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Crowds flock to Prudhoe as curtain goes up on arts week
IT might not have a reputation as the centre of Tynedale’s arts scene, but Prudhoe has proved it’s got its fair share when it comes to creative talent.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Haltwhistle: Barrow race is wheely fun!
HALTWHISTLE’S wheelbarrow race made a welcome return on Sunday as teams wheeled their way to glory.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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‘Haltwhistle’s roads need urgent action’
HALTWHISTLE’S zebras are losing their stripes – and a desperate call has gone out to have them restored.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Hexham: Youngsters show enterprising spirit
THE spirit of enterprise remains strong among young people across Tynedale.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Tynedale: A69 fatalities lead to major safety review
GOVERNMENT transport minister Patrick McLoughlin has backed Hexham MP Guy Opperman’s call for safety improvements on the A69.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Tynedale: Warning issued over deadly tick-borne disease
PEOPLE taking to the Tynedale countryside this summer could be putting themselves in deadly danger.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Women’s Institute reports
MEMBERS were delighted to welcome Andy Bates, an expert in leatherwork.MEMBERS celebrated their 89th anniversary with a meal in the parish hall followed by delicious homemade cakes.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Hexham: Towns mark 21 years of twinning
MAYOR of the historic French town of Noyon, Patrick Deguise, has paid his first visit to Hexham.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Hexham: Partnership seeks funds
A REQUEST from Hexham Community Partnership to Hexham Town Council for a £1,250 contribution towards the cost of a town newsletter is bad news, according to a senior councillor.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Lunch is served, thanks to Wark charity volunteers
AS soon as the plates were cleared after this year’s Wark Charity Lunch, thoughts turned to next year’s 25th anniversary.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Humshaugh: Village cooks up new venture
ANOTHER community venture has been rolled out in Humshaugh, thanks to a £17,000 grant.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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High hopes for Nenthead
A NORTH Pennines village could hit the dizzy heights of fame amid claims that it is the loftiest community in the United Kingdom.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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Tynedale: Dog owners get into a fine mess over dirty pavements
IT smells, it gets everywhere and it even poses a health risk to the general public – dog dirt really gets under people’s skin.
Last updated 5 June 2013
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