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Tynedale: Food scheme banks on your generosity
COLLECTION baskets for the new West Northumberland Food Bank went into supermarkets across Tynedale this week.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Haydon Bridge: Sammy (59) is on the starting blocks for Manchester charity run
A HAYDON Bridge man is preparing for a six-mile run just two years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Ovington village notes
ON Friday, June 7, at 7.30pm, there will be a ladies’ dinner night with a three-course, multiple-choice menu provided by local chef Gary Brennan at Ovington Social Club. Please ask for details or phone 07743 792665.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes
FALSTONE Village Hall is holding a summer barbecue on Sunday, May 26, from noon at The Croft. Steaks and sausages are supplied by Cranstons of Hexham.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Nenthead: Sound of music helps gala raise £600
MUSIC helped lift the mood caused by the gloomy weather on Nenthead’s Gala Day.
Last updated 22 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 tomorrow from 9.30am until 3.30pm. This year’s profits will go to the charity Find your Feet.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Heddon village notes
THE Heddon Ad Murum Singers are holding their annual summer charity concert tomorrow at 7pm in the Knott Memorial Hall.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Greenhead village notes
SOME very successful events have been organised over the past few weeks, both in financial terms and in the enjoyment they gave.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Wylam village notes
TOMORROW from 10am it’s the Gardeners’ Society’s spring coffee morning, with garden plants from Halls of Heddon, spring plants from Tom and Joe’s and plants from members’ gardens. There is also a cake stall and raffle.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Corbridge: Supercar owners catch the Bug at Fastlane car show
CORBRIDGE was transformed into a paradise for petrol heads on Sunday as thousands of visitors turned out for the annual Fastlane car show.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Haltwhistle: £500,000 repairs required after walkers put the boot into Wall
THREE iconic stretches of Hadrian’s Wall between Haydon Bridge and the Cumbrian Border are to be preserved as part of a £500,000 conservation programme.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Haltwhistle: Council could stop hecklers
HECKLING and unwanted interruptions from members of the public could soon be a thing of the past at meetings of Haltwhistle Town Council.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Haltwhistle Hospital set to open in March
THE first patients should be moving into the brand new Haltwhistle Hospital by March next year – but it’s doubtful that the long awaited facility will retain its war memorial title.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Allendale: CCTV installed at hall
SIX CCTV cameras have been installed at Allendale Village Hall following vandalism at the building and adjacent recreation ground.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Falstone: Ten councils turns out to be David’s limit
AFTER acting as clerk for 10 of Tynedale’s parish councils, David Feeney has decided to call time on his involvement in local politics.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Hexham: Homes plan sparks fears of over-development
PLANS for 140 houses on the eastern boundary of Hexham have set alarm bells ringing for local Tories.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Great Whittington: Band will leave no stone unturned in bid to compose Ballad of Bewkley
A POEM about a mysterious stone used to test the strength of the district’s men in the 19th century could be put to music.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Haltwhistle: Workmen come under fire for ‘shirking’
A VETERAN councillor has blown a gasket after accusing workmen of shirking on a job which has hit Haltwhistle traders hard.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Catton: WI celebrates its 90th birthday
CATTON WI celebrated nine decades at the heart of the community at an anniversary meeting in the village on Monday.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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Stocksfield: Church unveils new look
A £180,000 facelift at a Stocksfield Church will be officially unveiled to the public tomorrow.
Last updated 22 May 2013
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