A PARLIAMENTARY candidate for Penrith and Border has finally been selected by the Conservative party. The announcement comes after the process to select a Tory candidate for the area was left in chaos following concerns over how the shortlist had
PUPILS at three of Tynedale’s high schools set their goals on becoming ‘Star Makers’ in a competition run by the district’s largest employer. Chipboard manufacturer Egger, which has a plant in Hexham, worked with schoolchildren at the town’s Queen
A LORRY driver accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a crash on the A69 will face trial at crown court. Robert Hogg (47) of Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, appeared at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November
To many people’s thinking, one of the most successful rural planning policies has been allowing the conversion of farm buildings to residential use under Permitted Development Rights (PDR). After all, why not utilise redundant traditional farm buildings
FARMERS were urged to embrace new technology and approaches, despite the uncertainties of Brexit, at this year’s Northern Farming Conference. Now in its 10th year the event was held at Hexham Auction Mart with key speakers on the day addressing
RESIDENTS in the Great Whittington area are being urged to be vigilant after thieves struck under the cover of darkness. Police are investigating after a Honda 420 quad bike was stolen from an outbuilding in the village between 5.30pm on Monday
NEARLY every motorist will be familiar with the sinking feeling you get when you return to your car to find it has been given a parking ticket. But a new book by an author who hails from the Tyne Valley may help drivers avoid paying unfair fines
ONE of the country’s leading pub chains has employed a Tyne Valley man to oversee its 1,000 pubs. Corbridge resident Chris Jowsey was recently appointed chief executive of Admiral Taverns after he was enticed from Heineken UK, where he worked for
A HEXHAM council building is one of five in the county which looks set to have solar panels installed. Northumberland County Council’s cabinet is being recommended to give the go-ahead to installing more solar panels on buildings as part of the
A COUNTY councillor from Tynedale is seeking to be elected MP for a North-East constituency outside of Northumberland. Nick Oliver, who represents Corbridge on Northumberland County Council, announced on Monday evening he will contest the Jarrow
A COUNTY councillor from Tynedale is seeking to be elected MP for a North-East constituency outside of Northumberland. Nick Oliver, who represents Corbridge on Northumberland County Council, announced on Monday evening he will contest the Jarrow
THE apprenticeship scheme run by a Tynedale tissue mill has been praised by royalty. Three members of staff from Essity in Prudhoe enjoyed afternoon tea in St James’s Palace with HRH The Princess, Royal, Princess Anne, in recognition of the site
TWINS Owen and Dale Graham got the goals which helped Riding Mill to a point in an entertaining 3-3 with Haltwhistle Railway in Division One of the Hexham and District Sunday League. With man of the match Owen scoring twice and Dale getting the
Historic paper mill business, Fourstones Group, has secured £120,000 of funding to diversify the products from its facilities in Hexham, Haydon Bridge and Fife. Fourstones Paper Mill has been successful in applying for the loan from a legacy pot
THE Brexit Party candiate for Hexham will stand down following an announcement the party will not contest Conservative-won seats. Nigel Farage has said that in the upcoming General Election on December 12, the Brexit Party will not field any candidates
