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Corbridge Apple Pressing Weekend saw a massive 2,200 litres of apple juice pressed by volunteers

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Record amount of apple juice pressed at town's annual event

Hexham MP Joe Morris has questioned Keir Starmer on provision for children with SEND

Hexham MP Joe Morris has questioned Keir Starmer on provision for children with SEND

National government

Hexham MP probes prime minister on the provision for children with SEND

Jacques Du Toit

Jacques Du Toit

Clubs and societies

'Exciting times' for cricket club as South African pro signs

Crowds at a previous Spook Night event

Crowds at a previous Spook Night event

Hexham Spook Night promises a frightfully good time

The On Yer Bike Tynedale event on September 22 was a great success

The On Yer Bike Tynedale event on September 22 was a great success

New cycling shop in Hexham could be on the cards

Rambert's Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Rambert's Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Peaky Blinders dance show coming to Sunderland Empire

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

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Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment

Experts have blamed the surgeon poverty and declining vaccination rates.

Experts have blamed the surgeon poverty and declining vaccination rates.

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Deadly Victorian illness on the rise in the UK as hundreds of cases reported

What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you be aware of

What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you be aware of

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What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you look out for

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

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BT, EE, TalkTalk, O2, Virgin Media & more misled broadband customers, watchdog says

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

“We are very sorry to read of the incident

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Drivers issued warned about 'insanely costly' supermarket 'contaminated fuel'

Seal pupping season has begun at South Walney Nature Reserve

Seal pupping season has begun at South Walney Nature Reserve

Cat's Life: Experts on why it's important to keep distance as seal pupping starts

Doug Kerr, a resident at Charlotte Straker House in Corbridge, has celebrated his 102nd birthday.

Doug Kerr, a resident at Charlotte Straker House in Corbridge, has celebrated his 102nd birthday.

Centenarian shares the secret to a long life on his 102nd birthday

Kerry Pearson, a restructuring and insolvency partner in the North East for Azets

Kerry Pearson, a restructuring and insolvency partner in the North East for Azets

Company directors warned over rogue insolvency advisors

Electric tech questions will be answered at this town event

Electric tech questions will be answered at this town event

Electric tech questions will be answered at this town event

Amazon Prime Day 2024 will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday

Amazon Prime Day 2024 will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday

Amazon Prime Day

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When is the Amazon Prime Day sale? Everything you need to know

Ian Bell with long term staff member Martin

Ian Bell with long term staff member Martin

The Bike Place to close after 18 years of trading

The Met Office forecast suggests that the UK will fave a drop in temperatures, heavy showers and thunderstorms in the coming week.

The Met Office forecast suggests that the UK will fave a drop in temperatures, heavy showers and thunderstorms in the coming week.

Temperatures to plummet next week as more rain and thunderstorms hit UK

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

If you don’t identify and deal with mould problems quickly, you could be risking serious damage to your home and potential health problems

How to get rid of mould in your home and five hidden spots you might find it

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is warning any Asda customers with any a number of allergies or intolerances not to eat the product

Asda recall issued as the FSA warns customers 'do not eat'

Alzheimer's Disease can be extremely confusing and distressing to those suffering from the condition.

Alzheimer's Disease can be extremely confusing and distressing to those suffering from the condition.

These are the five Alzheimer's warning signs you may be missing

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Royal Mint reveals the new rarest 50p coin in circulation as one sells for £164

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

“Allow your eyes about 20-30 minutes to adjust to the darkness for optimal night vision, which is always helpful.

“Allow your eyes about 20-30 minutes to adjust to the darkness for optimal night vision, which is always helpful.

'10 meteors an hour' visible in the night sky across UK this week - see where

Thousands of people took part in the Kielder Marathon last weekend.

Thousands of people took part in the Kielder Marathon last weekend.

Sun shines for runners as thousands take part in Kielder Marathon

Ms Gordon was known for her significant impact on music education in Northumberland

Ms Gordon was known for her significant impact on music education in Northumberland

Local performers to hold tribute concert for Hilary Gordon

Sarah Thomson (L) at her store in Melrose, Scotland

Sarah Thomson (L) at her store in Melrose, Scotland

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'A little bit different' - Ladieswear shop welcomed to village

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor turned down Paralympic party and sports tickets as gifts revealed

The rare King Charles III £1 coin has been spotted by online enthusiasts after three million coins entered circulation in August

The rare King Charles III £1 coin has been spotted by online enthusiasts after three million coins entered circulation in August

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New King Charles III rare £1 coin 'error' found which could be worth thousands

Major banks including Barclays, Nationwide, HSBC and Lloyds have had their say on the new scam reimbursement rules.

Major banks including Barclays, Nationwide, HSBC and Lloyds have had their say on the new scam reimbursement rules.

Personal Finance

Major banks reveal how much scam victims will be refunded under new rules

Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months during the Christmas period at Sainsbury's

Staff will be employed on fixed-term contracts ranging from three weeks to three months during the Christmas period at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's looking to hire tens of thousands of staff for the Christmas period

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

I'm a Celebrity

I'm a Celebrity spin-off show set for return 4 years after being axed by ITV

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

Matfen farmer Jonathan Goodfellow washing his vehicle in 2014 after bird flu was confirmed in Yorkshire

Matfen farmer Jonathan Goodfellow washing his vehicle in 2014 after bird flu was confirmed in Yorkshire

What made headlines in Tynedale up to 150 years ago?

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean was the first celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing 2024 last week.

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean was the first celebrity to be voted off Strictly Come Dancing 2024 last week.

Strictly Come Dancing

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Who left Strictly Come Dancing this week? See the second celebrity eliminated

Each slot costs £4 with a minimum spend of £40.

Each slot costs £4 with a minimum spend of £40.

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Waitrose Christmas delivery slots to open this week including on Christmas Eve

Do you prefer to cook your roast potatoes in an oven or an air fryer?

Do you prefer to cook your roast potatoes in an oven or an air fryer?

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Chef reveals secret to 'perfect' crispy roast potatoes - been cooking them wrong?

UK Today

Martin Lewis apologises after using 'slightly bad language' on Good Morning Britain

Why won't my radiator work? Everything you need to know this winter

Fitness guru urges Brits to check one thing after he died for 7 minutes

Parents who lose baby in pregnancy will be able to have child's life recognised

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

One Show viewers can't believe Miranda Hart's 'surprise' marriage reveal

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L-R Pictured at the event are committee member Scott Bain, secretary Paula Collis, chairman Colin Smith, vice chairman Wilton Holmes, treasurer Sharon Smith, and President David Tiffin

Local soccer league named league of the year

The Prudhoe Town Council Miner's Race 2024

The Prudhoe Town Council Miner's Race 2024

Popular race returns with new routes and races

Kielder Marathon runners in action in 2023

Kielder Marathon runners in action in 2023

Record number of participants for Kielder Marathon weekend

The new padel court at Hexham Tennis Club is expected to open by the middle of October

The new padel court at Hexham Tennis Club is expected to open by the middle of October

Padel court for Hexham club expected to be playable by mid-October

The Alston Moor Golf Club

The Alston Moor Golf Club

Cumbria golf fundraiser raises £5000 for prostate cancer charity

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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will become Red Bull’s global head of soccer next year (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will become Red Bull’s global head of soccer next year (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Jurgen Klopp ‘wants to learn again’ in role as Red Bull’s global head of soccer

Bevan French has embellished his highlight real during 2024 (Richard Sellers/PA)

Bevan French has embellished his highlight real during 2024 (Richard Sellers/PA)

Bevan French: My ever-growing Super League highlight reel honed in corner of NSW

Anya Shrubsole celebrates a wicket (Simon Marper/PA)

Anya Shrubsole celebrates a wicket (Simon Marper/PA)

Anya Shrubsole aims to increase MCC’s female playing members as part of new role

Joe Root, left, has overtaken Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record Test runscorer (Mike Egerton/Adam Davy/PA)

Joe Root, left, has overtaken Sir Alastair Cook as England’s record Test runscorer (Mike Egerton/Adam Davy/PA)

How Joe Root and Sir Alastair Cook compare as England Test run record broken

England’s Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century (Anjum Naveed/AP).

England’s Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century (Anjum Naveed/AP).

Relentless Joe Root breaks England Test runs record with century in Pakistan

Joe Root celebrates his century (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Joe Root celebrates his century (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Joe Root racks up hundred after becoming England’s record Test run-scorer

Judd Trump reached his 14th consecutive quarter-final this year (Mike Egerton/PA)

Judd Trump reached his 14th consecutive quarter-final this year (Mike Egerton/PA)

Judd Trump brushes off cue confusion to beat John Higgins in Wuhan

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Post Office chief executive Nick Read has said he was told not to ‘dig into the details of the past’ by its leading lawyer (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Post Office chief executive Nick Read has said he was told not to ‘dig into the details of the past’ by its leading lawyer (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Post Office boss told not to ‘dig into the past’ by top lawyer, inquiry hears

Bob Blackman, chairman of the 1922 Committee, (centre) announces the results of the ballot in the fourth round in the Conservative Party leadership contest (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Bob Blackman, chairman of the 1922 Committee, (centre) announces the results of the ballot in the fourth round in the Conservative Party leadership contest (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch to face off in final Tory leadership vote

Meta has said its generative AI tools, including a chatbot which can be used across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, are now beginning to roll out in the UK (Godofredo A Vasquez/AP)

Meta has said its generative AI tools, including a chatbot which can be used across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, are now beginning to roll out in the UK (Godofredo A Vasquez/AP)

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Meta AI tools come to UK for first time

The Prince of Wales during an event co-hosted by Bafta and the Royal African Society, at Bafta, in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

The Prince of Wales during an event co-hosted by Bafta and the Royal African Society, at Bafta, in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

William makes plea for new Jason Bourne film during Bafta visit

Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (House of Commons/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (House of Commons/PA)

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Starmer: Sovereignty of Falkland Islands and Gibraltar not up for negotiation

Construction work continues on HMS Venturer, top, and HMS Active ahead of the steel cut ceremony for HMS Formidable (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Construction work continues on HMS Venturer, top, and HMS Active ahead of the steel cut ceremony for HMS Formidable (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Steel cut in ‘milestone’ moment for Royal Navy warship programme

Serial killer Peter Tobin, pictured in 2007, died in hospital after a fall in jail (PA)

Serial killer Peter Tobin, pictured in 2007, died in hospital after a fall in jail (PA)

Prosecutors welcome conclusion of Peter Tobin fatal accident inquiry

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