THE public have a key role to play in helping police tackle organised crime. That’s the message from a leading officer after large scale cannabis farms in the North-East – with a street value of more than £1m – were dismantled. Kevin Benson
WHEN a village pub was taken over by its local community seven years ago it became an asset in more ways than one. No fewer than 170 people invested in the Rose & Crown in 2013 to ensure it became part of Slaley’s fixtures and fittings. But
COUNCILLORS have backed the government’s decision to invest a further £1.4m into flood defence schemes in the district. The cash injection will boost Environment Agency schemes which are in the pipeline for both Hexham and Ponteland, to protect
IT'S been almost a month since pubs in England finally reopened after lockdown, much to the collective joy of the nation's drinkers. Cheers! However, it wasn't quite the same experience we all know and love. Aside from social distancing, which
A HEXHAM councillor has called for an emergency meeting of Northumberland County Council following the suspension of the authority's CEO. In an email seen by the Courant, Coun. Derek Kennedy joined four other councillors to demand an extraordinary
NORTHUMBRIA Police officers have carried out a targeted day of action in a bid to tackle poaching and other wildlife crimes in the area. Earlier this week, officers across Northumberland teamed up with rural crime volunteers and the Environment
MEASURES are being taken to ensure river safety at a popular Tyne Valley beauty spot. The closure of sports and leisure facilities during lockdown led to a surge in visitors to Hexham’s Tyne Green Country Park. There has been an increase in people
A Brampton dad is pleading for donations after he ran the length of Hadrian’s Wall Path – a distance of 84 miles – in 22 hours. Ian Spriggs, 53, set off from Wallsend on July 18, before taking in Newcastle city centre and Heddon-on-the-Wall, which
FEWER than 10 deaths from Covid-19 were recorded across the UK yesterday. Eight deaths from coronavirus were recorded across the country, bringing the total death toll to 46,574. However, throughout the outbreak, the figures have been lower on
POLICE were called to a two-vehicle collision in Hexham on Monday morning. At around 6.40am, police received a report of a collision on the roundabout on Rotary Way. A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said:"It was reported two cars had collided
POLICE were called to Ovingham Bridge on Monday morning after reports of concerns for a woman. A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "Shortly before 6am today (August 10), police received a report of a concern for a female on Ovingham Bridge.
A COUPLE whose summer wedding was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis have had the blow softened after featuring in a stunning photoshoot. Mark Penner and Olivia Anderson were determined to remember the year they were supposed to tie the knot
Cumbria's premier awards event is preparing to celebrate the cream of the county's business community. The in-Cumbria Business Awards 2020 will take place on November 12 at 7pm. Despite the difficulties presented by social distancing rules
A MAN has pleaded guilty to harassing his ex-girlfriend after bombarding her with messages and phone calls. Kieran Baugh, of Hordley Acres, Haydon Bridge, pleaded guilty to harassment at South East Northumberland Magistrates’ Court last Thursday
