CROWDS of people put their eyes to the sky as RAF Tornados roared over RAF Spadeadam today. Spectators and photographers gathered near Gilsland to catch a final glimpse of the jets at 2.45pm. However the flypast was in doubt earlier today as cloudy
POLICE were forced to close a section of the A69 at Corbridge after sheep escaped from a field near the Styford roundabout. A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police said: “At about 8am on Saturday we received a report of sheep on the A69 between Brockbushes
HEALTH-AWARE youngsters in Mickley unveiled a brand new defibrillator for the village last week. The new life-saving device has been installed outside of Mickley Social Club, after being paid for through county councillor Anne Dale’s Members’ Small
AS government cuts continue to bite and local police officers become an increasingly rare sight in rural villages, volunteers are helping bridge the gap to ensure crime is stamped out. Northumbria Police figures revealed last year that whilst savings
EMPLOYMENT opportunities linked to leisure and tourism at Kielder Water and Forest Park have increased by a third in the last three years. The growth in jobs from 43 to 65 has won operator, Northumbrian Water, praise from Hexham’s MP, Guy Opperman
STAFF and residents at a Corbridge care home are celebrating after being found to be outstandingly well-led, following a surprise inspection from the health care watchdog. Charlotte Straker House was rated good overall following a Care Quality Commission
On Tuesday Hexham and Northern Marts held its weekly sale of prime sheep and cattle. A slightly poorer show of clean this week compared to last week with six clean heifers forward. Sale topped at 216.5ppk for a Charolais x heifer from M/s J&
A HEXHAM-BASED ambulance crew have been reunited with an 81-year-old man whose life they helped to save. John Young collapsed in Newcastle City Centre at the end of November after suffering a cardiac arrest. Off-duty nurse Ingrid Pridmore,
FOOTBALL legend Alan Shearer has been honoured for his sporting and charitable achievements. The ex-Newcastle United and England skipper received the North East Personality of the Year Trophy, at an awards evening hosted by the North East Football
ONE of the district's talented young rugby players has been called up to play for North England U17. Tynedale Colt Ben Robson will feature in the U17 North versus South England festival, which will take place at Gibralter Barracks in Surrey on
