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Haltwhistle roadworks drive shoppers away

TRADERS in Haltwhistle claim they are losing income after major roadworks began in the town centre.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Investor lured to Hexham town centre site

hxGreggs18ct THE former Greggs cafe and bakery in Hexham’s Fore Street has been let – but no-one is saying who the new tenant is.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Haydon Bridge village notes

THE coffee morning at the community centre tomorrow will be hosted by the Women’s Institute and will commence at 10am. Everyone welcome.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Horsley village notes

THERE was a sell-out crowd for the Jez Lowe gig at the Hearth last Friday evening, but the previous evening’s talk on the history of leather making in Hexham was rather less busy.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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NEWLY-created Humshaugh archives will be putting on its very first display of photos, articles and maps relating to village life between 1900 and 2000 tomorrow in Humshaugh village hall from 10am until 4pm.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Allen Valley village notes

TOMORROW is a busy old day, but that just gives you plenty to do! It’s Allendale Methodist church’s spring fayre from 2.30pm, with homemade teas, cakes, preserves and bric-a-brac.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Acomb village notes

ACOMB’S community-led planning process is underway. The planning group has held meetings with the Footpath Group, Women’s Institute and Wives’ Fellowship, and with residents who volunteered to help when the idea was first put forward by the parish council.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Bardon Mill village notes

GOOD news! Our village shop re-opens on Saturday, May 11, at 10am. This is a week later than Mike and Dawn Smith had hoped, but hey, we have our shop again! Do drop in and make yourself known to them.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Upper North Tyne village notes

DUST off those pinnies, sharpen those spatulas – it’s coming! Taste Tarset 2 – Saturday, June 22, Tarset village hall. All details soon.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Barrasford village notes

TIME is running out if you want to take part in the evening walk round Simonburn on Monday, May 13. This will be led by Jen Norderhaug in aid of the Friends of Chollerton Churches.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Tynedale: Tapping into tourism helps breathe new life into district

Hxianf2 THERE was a time when industry was the bedrock of our rural towns and villages.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Wylam village notes

JEMMS performance company presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Queen’s Hall, Hexham tonight and tomorrow at 7.30pm. Tickets from Stobo’s, the Queen’s Hall box office or Jemms on 07525 494980.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Wark village notes

AND so the big weekend arrives! Not only have we got the school’s Race for Life on the green and in the town hall on Friday afternoon, but the Kickin’ the Dust country and western festival kicks off on Friday night too.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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Redesdale village notes

MORE THAN 250 mourners gathered at St. John’s, Otterburn, on the afternoon of Friday, April 19, to remember Hew Anderson and celebrate his life.

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Ovington village notes

ON Saturday May 11 a quiz night will be held at the club, beginning at 8pm. The usual plate supper will be served. An entry fee of only £1 per person will be charged.

Last updated 8 May 2013
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