Boxing champ strikes a blow for discipline

Published 21 November 2008

A FORMER world champion boxer is coming to Haltwhistle to teach youngsters in the town a thing or two.

Rail crossing to close after teenager’s death

Published 21 November 2008

AN unmanned railway crossing where a Haltwhistle teenager died could soon be closed, an inquest heard last week.

Passion for the printed word had ghostly consequences

Published 21 November 2008

IN THE 12 years John Patterson has lived at Castle Road, Prudhoe, he’s never been able to park his car in the garage.

Family’s shock over double death

Published 21 November 2008

A DEVOTED couple from Haltwhistle have died within hours of each other.

Clamp down on rogue bikers

Published 20 November 2008

ROGUE bikers who churn up tracks in Slaley Forest are being targeted by police.

Thriller takes a step back in time

Published 20 November 2008

AS we head into these dark evenings the book that’s keeping me awake is by an author who, thanks to the National Year of Reading, will be visiting Hexham in December.

The carnival isn't over for Sunshine Panners

Published 20 November 2008

A SCHOOL steel band’s trip to the Caribbean has been rescued from the scrap heap by a former pupil.

Hexhamshire news

Published 20 November 2008

MIXING bowls at the ready and wooden spoons to the fore, Christmas puddings will be stirred at the Sunday club this week at 9.30am in the school hall. All little chefs welcome.

Bellingham news

Published 20 November 2008

Bellingham and District Trade and Tourism Association succeeded beyond their wildest dreams in painting the town red on Friday night.

Tony honoured

Published 20 November 2008

Pioneer joins enterprise programme

Published 20 November 2008

A TYNEDALE enterprise expert has joined a national project to offer professional advice to businesses across the UK.

Bardon Mill news

Published 20 November 2008

SUNDAY, November 16, saw the start of this year’s Christmas Art Tour.

Greenhead news

Published 20 November 2008

THE year is suddenly hurtling towards its conclusion and soon the season of Christmas parties and frantic preparations for family get-togethers will begin.THE results from the last whist drive are as follows: ladies – Peggy Morris, Jean Milburn and Dorothy Bowerbank; gents – Doreen Little, Peter Robson and Doris Liddle. Consolation prizes went to Pam Nisbit and Gladys Henderson.

News in brief

Published 20 November 2008

PLANS are afoot to develop a new community garden within the grounds of Hexham East First School.

Stocksfield news

Published 20 November 2008

COME along to the annual Christmas fair at St John’s Church Hall, Meadowfield Road, tomorrow from 10.30am until 2pm. Coffee, tea and light lunches will be available in addition to Christmas crafts, cake stall, tombola, Traidcraft, book stall, bric-a-brac and children’s activities.

Wark news

Published 20 November 2008

FRIDAY night (November 21) is auction night for Wark Sports Club.

Slaley news

Published 20 November 2008

ON SUNDAY, I was walking along the road down from West Minsteracres towards Slaley Hall and noticed a line of cones on the west side of the road before the hall entrance.

Upper North Tyne news

Published 20 November 2008

THE Kielder version of the Northumberland Lights events staged all around the county is called Out of Water.

Wylam news

Published 20 November 2008

WHY not join Wylam Scouts and Guides on Saturday, November 22, for an evening of fun, food and entertainment in Wylam Institute from 6.30pm until 10.30pm?