Sinderhope Lodge is a spacious family home with amazing panoramic views, set in 14 acres of land within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is for sale with adjoining stone barns which offer potential for conversion to additional
AN animal rescue charity which has had its sights set on Hexham for two years has opened its first shop – with another one to come soon. Weardale-based charity Farplace Animal Rescue has opened a shop at Battle Hill, in the former Taste of Romania
THE Bewley brothers took centre stage as Ponteland United won their second successive match of the new year. A hat-trick from younger sibling Ethan (21), and a brace for big brother Zac (25), led the Black and Whites to a resounding 5-0 victory
TYNEDALE Ladies started the new year against strong opposition in windy conditions, and went down 7-2 against Newcastle-based Medics. The opening 20 minutes saw home side Tynedale defend strongly, holding back the relentless waves of Medics attacks
After a fine performance the previous week at home to Billingham, Tynedale’s second string welcomed Percy Park for another Candy League fixture on Saturday. Tynedale Raiders made some enforced changes due to injuries and well-earned first XV call-ups
A BRACE for Sam Dibb-Fuller was among many highlights for Prudhoe YC Seniors as they maintained their charge in Northern Alliance Division One. Prudhoe defeated top five outfit Bedlington 5-0 in strong winds to remain second in the league table
Extended to provide a luxurious master suite, and in a popular and sought-after area, this spacious and high-quality family home is for sale with the benefit of no chain. The property has a bright and airy contemporary dining kitchen that is the
ROAD closures will be in place on the A69 as part of a £30m investment which will see changes to Hexham's Bridge End roundabout. Highways England will be installing traffic management to begin the roadworks on Monday, January 27. This
A HOSPITAL has closed temporarily after it was rated inadequate and put into special measures by a health regulator. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected Chesterholme, in Hexham, in May last year where it rated the hospital’s safety and leadership
A MOTORIST has denied being twice over the drink drive drive limit. Alan Cracknell, of Riding Close, Riding Mill, pleaded not guilty at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court on Friday to drink driving on Beaumont Street, in Hexham, on September
A RESTRAINING order has been extended by a year after a man breached the terms. At South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court last Thursday, Sean Walker (30), of Umfraville Dene, Prudhoe, pleaded guilty to harassment by breaching a 12-month restraining
THE future of a Prudhoe cafe looks bright after it received two significant financial boosts. The Miners Lamp Cafe and Community Hub in West Wylam has been awarded £48,000 from the National Lottery and £45,000 from Ponteland-based Ballinger Charitable
ONE of the founders of a worldwide multi-billion banking business has stepped down – to help grow an alpaca farm. Paul Rippon has turned his attention to Heddon-based Barnacre Alpacas after initially founding the mobile bank Monzo. Along with
I DON'T understand. The news is full of bush fires in Australia fuelled by climate change. Our government has declared a climate emergency. Northumberland County Council has declared a climate emergency. Hexham Town Council has declared a climate
POLICE are investigating after thieves targeted Hexham's most iconic landmark. A window was smashed at Hexham Abbey's Refectory Cafe at around 5.30am on Thursday. It is understood beer and wine was taken from a fridge in the cafe, but nothing
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 31 new homes on the outskirts of a North Tyne village have been reluctantly approved by councillors. The proposals for housing on land to the north east of Bridgeford View in Bellingham were granted outline planning
AMBITIOUS plans for the redevelopment of a prominent site in Prudhoe have been well received. Prudhoe Community Partnership held two consultation events in the town to allow the public to have their say on a £2m project to build a new youth centre
THE head of a technology firm which employs 400 people has been hailed an inspirational woman in business. The managing director of global software consultancy Thoughtworks, Ruth Harrison (49), who lives in Corbridge, has been nominated in the mentor
A PLANNING application to build a house on a tiny plot of land was rejected by councillors, who called it “the stupidest application” they’d ever seen. The proposal to build a two-bedroom cottage on land to the east of 1, Bywell Avenue, Hexham came
