MOTORISTS are being warned to expect overnight closures on the A69 at Hexham. Work by Highways England to redesign the Bridge End roundabout as part of a multi-million pound scheme to improve the road is set to start on Monday. The work will
UP to 60 new jobs will be created as part of a multi-million pound retail complex. As a knock-on effect to proposals for a new hotel, supermarket and food units at the former bunker site on Alemouth Road, in Hexham, it was revealed this week that
TYNEDALE’S director of rugby Ben Woods has praised the impact of the club’s young players this season. Winger Morgan Passman has been a revelation this season, and his hat-trick against Sedgley Park on Saturday was the latest in a string of eye-catching
A SERIAL fund-raiser is preparing to bring his prestigious golf tournament to the district for the first time. Stewart Bailey’s annual charity golf day will take place at Slaley Hall on Friday, June 21. The event, which is celebrating its 10th
GAINING access through the roof, thieves stole snacks purchased for a school's Valentine's Day disco. On Wednesday evening, intruders climbed on to the roof of Prudhoe West Academy and stole two boxes of Freddo chocolate bars and a box of crisps
A NEW group has been launched that will exchange expertise across Europe to help in the fight against climate change and restore some of our most vital habitats. Launched by the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership
ATHLETE Darren Towart has set a new world indoor hurdling record at the age of 41. The Tynedale Harrier ran the 400m hurdles at Sheffield in 60.80s, which smashed the previous record of 61.40 in the M40 (over 40) category. Towart’s exploits,
HALTWHISTLE Jubilee booked their place in the semi-finals of the Northumberland Minor Cup for the second successive year, with an impressive away win over Bedlington FC Seniors. The 3-2 victory, which included goals from Jack Barker, Greg Irwin
PRUDHOE Eagles FC enjoyed success in a recent five-a-side competition at Hexham’s Wentworth Leisure Centre. They were the U8 winners at the Tynedale Mini Soccer League’s annual tournament, with Corbridge runners-up. Prudhoe Eagles entered two
PONTELAND Blacks maintained their 100 per cent record with a spellbinding win at Rutherford Juniors on Saturday. An emphatic win for the U14 team saw four different players get on the scoresheet. Joseph Nicholson scored a hat-trick, Ben Kershaw
Hexham Porto U12 produced an impressive all-round performance to beat stern opponents Hebburn Town Wasps U12 at Acomb on Sunday. In what was a closely contested encounter, Hexham Porto dealt with early pressure and a cagey start which saw goalkeeper
HE didn’t get round to kicking a ball in his shiny black shoes, but Alan Shearer was in the thick of the action at Hexham’s Wentworth Leisure centre this week. The former Newcastle United and England captain chatted at length to the centre’s walking
YOUNG badminton pair Charlotte Graham and Amy Ward won gold medals at a national event in York on Saturday. Their success came in the U17 Badminton England Bronze Circuit girls’ doubles tournament. The victory included impressive wins over two
