News at a glance
Rabbit poacher caught by light
Published 4 July 2008
A CUMBRIAN man has been fined for poaching rabbits from a farmer’s field in Haltwhistle.
New exhibition draws the line
Published 4 July 2008
THE new exhibiton at the Allenheads Contemporary Arts centre was unveiled today for its month-long run.
Ovington news
Published 4 July 2008
THE Ovington village fete will be held on Saturday, July 12.ANY contribution to this article, please e-mail steven.r.thursby@btopenworld.com
‘Educated landlords’ will rule on home front
Published 4 July 2008
WITH all residential landlords being obliged to provide energy performance certificates (EPCs) with new tenancies from October 1, Whitney UK is offering tips on how to become a more professional and energy-conscious landlord.
Shaftoe Crescent, Hexham - offers in the region of £479,500
Published 3 July 2008
THIS six bedroomed semi-detached house is situated in this popular area of Hexham within easy reach of local shops and schools.
Carnival makes welcome return
Published 3 July 2008
AFTER a year’s delay, the children of Bardon Mill are eagerly anticipating the return of one of the village’s popular events.
Planning applications July 4, 2008
Published 3 July 2008
TYNEDALE Council has received the following 31 applications for planning permission.
Party goes with a swing as carnival reaches climax
Published 3 July 2008
HALTWHISTLE Carnival is in full swing – and the best is yet to come.
Big film break for youngsters
Published 3 July 2008
YOUNG people in Tynedale could become the next stars of MTV.
Weekly weather
Published 3 July 2008
COOL and very unsettled over the weekend period with outbreaks of rain, prolonged and heavy at times with local thunder, although occasional sunny spells will occur.
Around the Institutes
Published 3 July 2008
A TALK on the Land Army and a visit to a local garden centre have been enjoyed by Whitfield members.DURING Wall's 90th annual general meeting Mrs Jacqueline Gaughan was re-elected president, with Mrs Dorothy Goddard and Mrs Suzie Swan as secretary and treasurer. GREAT Whittington and Matfen celebrated a successful first year during which the original membership has increased fourfold. MEMBERS' Night at Lowgate was presided over by Elspeth Pimlott. DURING recent weeks Prudhoe's members visited Pickering and the North Yorkshire Railway and enjoyed a talk from two Spennymoor members about taking part in televised games and quiz shows.CASTLE and cars have featured in Kirkley's recent events.WINDERMERE and the Alnwick Gardens were the two destinations visited by Corbridge members.NEW president Penny Hakeman was voted in by Slaggyford members at their annual meeting.
James is the judge when it comes to play time
Published 3 July 2008
JUDGE James Murray-Wells, showed how enterprising he is when he combined a trip to Tynedale with the official opening of a local nursery play area.
Change of venue as classic car show steps up a gear
Published 3 July 2008
CAR buffs will descend on Corbridge at the weekend as hundreds of classic vehicles line the fields of Tynedale Park.
Upper North Tyne news
Published 3 July 2008
LOCAL man, Alan Banks, recently took part in the 62-mile Northern Rock Cyclone Cycle Challenge finishing at Gosforth. LAST Saturday’s big sweep at Falstone tennis courts went very well and they will very soon be up and running again. LAST Sunday’s car boot sale at Tower Knowe went off successfully, this time uninterrupted by rain. ANOTHER North Tyne resident who owes a debt of gratitude to the emergency services is Ian Westwood (Wes) of The Forks, Lewisburn. THE family service held in Kielder church two Sundays ago was very well attended. Children from the after-school group were there with their parents and they enjoyed a pleasant picnic and games afterwards.YOU are urged to “get up close and personal” with some monster timber harvesting machines during the working forest open day at Kielder on Sunday, July 13.
Humshaugh news
Published 3 July 2008
KEEP your fingers crossed for a fine day tomorrow for Humshaugh First School and pre-school summer fair.JUMPING ahead to Friday, July 18, the school will hold its leavers’ assembly at 9.15am. Later that day, weather permitting, it will be sports day.
Make your bid to help
Published 3 July 2008
AN AUCTION to raise £2,500 for school computers takes place at Allendale First School tomorrow.
No scapegoats in skateboard park saga
Published 3 July 2008
NO ONE person should be made a “scapegoat” over the blunder surrounding Corbridge Skateboard Park, Tynedale Council’s chief executive has said.
Church lych gates will be replaced
Published 3 July 2008
PRUDHOE Town Council has agreed to accept a quotation from a Dudley-based company for the replacement of the lych gates at St Mary Magdalene Church, on Kepwell Bank Top.
Nicole’s Matfen sales role
Published 3 July 2008
MATFEN Hall Hotel has appointed Nicole Vanzie into the newly-created position of sales office manager.
New benches take a back seat
Published 3 July 2008
PRUDHOE Town Council will not be investing in any more public seating until a list of seats in urgent need of repair or replacement has been produced.
