NORTHUMBERLAND Fire and Rescue service have provided an update on a large forest fire near Haydon Bridge. A spokeswoman for the fire service said: "The fire started in a plantation between Haydon Bridge and the Stanegate Road, North of Haydon Bridge
SEVEN fire crews have been called to tackle a large forest fire north of Haydon Bridge. Six appliances from Northumberland and one assissting from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service are at the scene. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service
FIRE crews are tackling a blaze two miles north of Haydon Bridge. A huge plume of smoke could be seen from miles around the location, near to the hamlets of Settlingstones and Grindon. Several fire service vehicles were seen travelling to
NORTHUMBERLAND Fire and Rescue team have stepped in to support a local bowling club after its sprinkler system failed. An issue with the sprinklers at Prudhoe Castle Bowling club meant the green was dried out and in desperate need of watering.
READERS of the Hexham Courant responded to a request to share their messages of love to people they’re missing during lockdown. The Courant asked followers on its social media accounts to share messages they would like to include to their loved
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council still has around £13million which can be handed out in grants to support businesses through coronavirus. As part of measures announced by the Chancellor to mitigate the impacts of the Covid-19 lockdown, grants of £10,000
A DAD given just a one per cent chance of survival after contracting Covid-19 and spending 50 days on a ventilator has made miracle recovery. Burly body-builder Steve Banks, 44, was left in intensive care for a month and a half after being struck
PRUDHOE town councillors have agreed to take on the management of one of the town’s play parks. At Prudhoe Town Council’s first ever virtual meeting on Wednesday, May 27, councillors unanimously agreed to new terms proposed by Northumberland County
THE FAMILY and friends of a former solider who served in India and Burma during the Second World War have paid to tribute to “a natural Northumbrian character with a great local personality”. Isaac Elliot, of Kirkwhelpington, died peacefully at
A FALL in the number of coronavirus-linked hospital deaths in Northumberland has been followed by a rise in care homes. According to the latest government figures, COVID-19 was referenced on 210 out of 1,731 death certificates issued in the county
A CROWD-FUNDER has been set up to support a local family after their house was destroyed by fire. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service tackled the blaze at a house in Market Place, Allendale yesterday. Fire crews used breathing apparatus,
NO new deaths from coronavirus were confirmed at Northumbria Healthcare trust hospitals yesterday. The latest figures from NHS England showed the death toll at the trust's hospitals remained at 190, and has only risen by four since Monday. Four
A PARTNER of one of Hexham’s best-known veterinary practices has praised his staff for their work during the coronavirus pandemic. Roger Scott, of Scott Mitchell Associates, explained that his team had been placed on furlough at the start of lockdown
A COUNTY councillor has defended a village’s new play park after disgruntled residents criticised its appearance and lack of facilities for children of all ages. The Allenfields Play Area, in Allendale, was commissioned by social housing provider
DOG owners are being warned of the dangers of lockdown and separation anxiety as people begin to leave their pets at home as they return to work. Described as "a ticking time bomb" by the Dogs Trust, there is a fear among dog trainers that our pawed
CHURCH congregations have increased in numbers since services began taking place online during lockdown. The district’s clergymen and women said bringing live worship into people’s homes was supporting individuals and families during the coronavirus
