A HALTWHISTLE man will go on trial next year accused a robbery at the post office in Haltwhistle.

Stephen Jarvis (20) of Greenholme Road pleaded not guilty to robbery and possession of a bladed article at a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday.

It relates to a robbery at Haltwhistle Post Office on Monday, September 10.

He is due to stand trial at Newcastle Crown Court on April 16 next year.