North-East leaders have begged people to stay at home unless “absolutely necessary”, amid warnings that the coming weeks will be the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic yet. The new, faster-spreading strain of the virus is now thought to account for
A GROUP of mums who formed a fully inclusive youth group have been pulling out all the stops to support children with additional needs and their families during the coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions in place, coupled with the dangers posed
FOUR out of 10 smokers plan to quit in 2021, according to a new survey from Public Health England which shows seven out of 10 adults are motivated to make healthier lifestyle changes this year. The New Year may have got off to the worst possible
POLICE presence at Northumberland's emergency hospital has been stepped up as part of a new initiative. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with Northumbria Police to provide greater reassurance to patients, visitors
A TYNE Valley branch of the HSBC bank looks set to survive a raft of closures across the UK. The bank, formerly known as Midland Bank, has had maintained its prominent position on Hexham's Fore Street for decades. The company announced on Tuesday
NORTHUMBRIA Healthcare is set to continue its suspension of non-essential visiting in its hospitals. The suspension covers the trust's sites in Northumberland and North Tyneside, as part of efforts to further protect patients and staff. The
YOUNGSTERS have caused distress to the neighbours of a village pub with a string of anti-social behaviour on its grounds. Individuals shouted abuse, spat, left cigarette ends and other rubbish in the newly installed wooden pods at Wylam's Fox and
The coronavirus pandemic has meant many people have had to tighten the purse strings as the financial pressures mount. With that in mind, we've taken a look at the cheapest homes currently available for rent in towns across the Tyne Valley, according
NORTHUMBERLAND Labour have called on the Government to protect family incomes during the latest lockdown. Labour Leader Susan Dungworth has backed Keir Starmer's calls for action on the issue. She said: "This third lock down is taking many
Staff working on the Kielderhead Wildwood project at Scaup Burn returned to work this week to the welcome news that the project had received £171 via seven donations over the Christmas holidays. The five-year Kielderhead Wildwood project is managed
A FORMER rector of Hexham Abbey has expressed his concern over 'covid deniers', asking "which bit do they not understand?" The Rt Rev. Graham Usher, served at Hexham for a decade between 2004 and 2014, before becoming the Bishop of Dudley. Now
A FOOTBALL manager with Tyne Valley connections has vowed to turn around Newcastle United's fortunes. The pressure is mounting for Corbridge-born Steve Bruce, after Monday night's 2-0 defeat at Arsenal left the Magpies in 15th place, just seven
FOUR of Northumberland's five worst-affected council wards in terms of coronavirus infections over the past week are in two Tyne Valley towns. Two of the three wards from Hexham and Prudhoe's two wards are all in the top five for infections confirmed
THE Met office has issued a yellow weather warning for the Tyne Valley and has not ruled out the possibility of flooding to homes and businesses The yellow warning for rain comes as a major incident was declared in South Yorkshire, with Storm Christoph
In reply to Mr Martin's letter (Courant, January 7), it seems that he was afraid of Juncker's proposal for a politically integrated Europe (a United States of Europe). Surely the nations of Europe are too nationalistic to agree to this? The
A NEW project that will improve the high street of one of the Tyne Valley's major town's has moved a step closer after funding was confirmed. Plans for Prudhoe Front Street's new Pocket Park have been drawn up as part of a collaboration between
A WELL-USED facility in Prudhoe has been given a new lease of life thanks to a funding boost from the local town council. The kitchen in Prudhoe Parish Hall is used by countless local groups, including many that cater to children - but for some
A TOWN councillor has announced she will be standing for election as a county councillor in the upcoming local elections. Residents in Northumberland are due to take to the polls in May for the 2021 local elections - although coronavirus restrictions
