THE Allen Valleys and King’s Head Leek Club show attracted a grand total of 370 entries in its ninth year. Leek winner Doug Murray collected the Ellan Ashman Memorial Trophy for his pair of leeks measuring an impressive 175.27 cu ins. Doug also
A FIRM of North-East-based chartered surveyors has made a new regional appointment. H&H Land & Estates welcomed Tim Sedgewick to the role of head of land agency across the North-East, a new role in the company’s recently formed operations team
AFTER 28 years of service, a well-known figure is retiring from a prominent agriculture and rural supplier. Rae Tomlinson will retire as managing director of Carrs Billington Agriculture Ltd, which has a base at the Tyne Mills industrial estate
A TOP cop has heaped praise on quick-thinking cadets who rushed to the aid of a spectator who collapsed at the Great North Run. An elderly female came into trouble as she watched the early stages of Sunday’s half-marathon race between Newcastle
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s ‘outstanding’ support for the Armed Forces community has been given the golden seal of approval. The trust is one of 100 employers which have been recognised by Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace
Those lucky enough to have a church within hearing distance with a ring of bells will be familiar with the satisfying cascade of sounds floating through the air on a Sunday morning. They are sounds which have become a part of our culture, marking
10 YEARS AGO WAGE WAR: Residents in Whittonstall said proposals to build a huge open cast mine and giant wind turbines would have a catastrophic effect on the area and would ruin lives. DOUBLE ACT: Clariza McAdam, a 24-year-old trainee accountant
IT has been Hexham’s Flagship department store for two centuries. Robb’s, which was bought out by Dorset-based Beales almost a decade ago, has long been the place to pick up everything from fashions and fragrances, to toys, electronics and food,
AS the eyes of the cycling world fell on Northumberland last week, families are being encouraged to get on their bikes with the launch of a new family bike ride leaflet. After the success of the Tour of Britain coming through the county, Northumberland
AS the Tour of Britain cycle race thundered through Northumberland last week, schools across the county were celebrating the outcome of an art competition to mark the occasion. The winners of the competition run by Northumberland County Council,
A POPULAR parish show will celebrate its 175th birthday this weekend. Corsenside Parish Show is expected to draw crowds once again when it returns on Saturday to West Woodburn Village Green. The industrial marquee will be packed with exhibits
A SCHEME to promote food and drink produced entirely in Northumberland is celebrating its 100th business member. Produced in Northumberland (PiN) is a business initiative developed and delivered by the county council’s housing and public protection
THE world of manual work was a new one to me until I retired after half a century behind a desk. And after three years of clearing up the effluvia of a thousand horses, I find that even the work manual is something of a misnomer. For while my
A FORMER student at Ponteland High School has had her work recognised with a prestigious award. Dr Pen Holland received an innovative teaching award from the Vice Chancellor of the University of York. Pen obtained her first class honours degree
For the fortunate, the shooting season is already under way with the grouse season now upon us. What will this season bring? I would guess that, somewhere, it will bring a repeat of incidents that we have seen in previous seasons: overturned beaters
Hexham & District Photographic Society held a week-long exhibition for the third time in the North Transept of Hexham Abbey last month to showcase members’ work. More than 1,700 visitors attended the event which is held annually. A small selection
THE Tyne Valley’s biggest employer has sold of an arm of its company to a Scotland-based firm. Wood-based panel manufacturer Egger UK, which has a base in Hexham, has announced it is selling off the forest management arm of the business to RTS Ltd
A FREE event at Hexham Racecourse on Sunday is sure to inspire any bride or bridegroom-to-be. The racecourse’s wedding fair, which is due to take place on Sunday, is set to feature three floors filled with more than 30 industry exhibitors. The
ONLY Fools and Horses star John Challis, a household name for his portrayal of used car dealer Boycie in the hit TV show, is coming to Hexham with his one-man theatre show. The show draws on anecdotes and behind-the scenes secrets from John’s colourful
AN impressive line-up of international acts will take to the stage at this year’s Hexham Abbey Festival. Returning for its 67th year, beginning today and running until Sunday, the festival has gained quite a reputation for its repertoire of traditional
ONE of the district's longest-running charity golf events has raised £4,000 in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance. The Rotary Club of Tynedale's 28th annual golf day attracted more than 120 players, who took to the fairways at Prudhoe Golf Club
A HARVEST show showcased the work and produce of its local community last weekend. The Humshaugh Harvest Show took place on Saturday, and organiser Sarah Dodd built on last year’s successful debut to make this year’s event bigger and better.
AN RSPCA inspector who led an investigation into a jailed North Tyne dog breeder has described the horrifying scenes she witnessed. Inspector Heidi Cleaver led the investigation into Lynn Stoker (62) of Raw House Farm, Byrness. Stoker was jailed
A MEDICAL practice is celebrating after it was rated as “good” across the board following a recent inspection. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) awarded Ponteland Medical Group the second highest rating, following a period of sustained improvement
IF you are a people person, enjoy the outdoors, and are interested in care work with a difference, then a respite centre in the beautiful Kielder Water & Forest Park might be just what you’re looking for. Calvert Kielder has been providing amazing
