A NORTH Tyne school has raised more than £1,000 for children with cancer. Bellingham Primary School pupils and staff took part in the Children's Cancer Run. The event is usually held at Newcastle Racecourse, but due to Covid-19 restrictions
Retiring in 2021 (or beyond)…make sure you have a plan A survey of people who have retired or plan to retire in 2021 provides some interesting insights. According to the Class of 2021 report by investment manager Standard Life Aberdeen, the
Bouchon Bistrot has opened its new roof terrace - just in time for the heatwave. The two storey outdoor extension has been in the planning for three and a half years, but this week owner Gregory Bureau welcomed the first customers to enjoy the
THERE were 209 new, positive cases recorded in Northumberland yesterday (Thursday), Public Health England data shows. The total number of cases in the county now stands at 25,578 since the start of the pandemic. Meanwhile, No further Covid-related
Northumbria Healthcare Trust was caring for 25 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show. NHS England data shows the number of people being treated in hospital for Covid-19 by 8am on July 20 was up from 20 on the same day the
The government has released a list of 16 sectors where fully vaccinated workers will be exempt from self-isolation when told to quarantine after coming into close contact of someone who has tested positive for Covid-19. The new process will allow
Lloyds bank in Priestpopple, Hexham, is temporarily closed. Several customers have arrived at the bank to find the doors shut and the lights off during normal banking hours. The bank has confirmed the closure is due to a number of staff self
A NEW director has been appointed at a retreat house for the Dioceses of Durham and Newcastle. Vanessa Ward will be the new director of Shepherds Dene Retreat House in Riding Mill. Vanessa, currently Head of Enterprise at Durham Cathedral,
A rowing team from a TYNEDALE town recently competed in a national competition and walked away with a number of promising results. Members of QEHS Rowing headed to the National Junior Championships at Holme Pierrepont last weekend, with 30 rowers
VERA has, once again, been welcomed to Hexham. Actress Brenda Blethyn and crew are filming scenes for the ITV drama today (Friday, July 23). The popular series is no stranger to the local area and is recording on the town's Tyne Green and St
As Brits have enjoyed the week-long heatwave across the UK, it seems a number of bugs have too. Temperatures have exceeded 30C across the country and the humid conditions have been ideal for horseflies in particular. While people have enjoyed
Everyday life is surrounded by many brick, metal and glass buildings, so when thinking about our private space to rest, we usually choose a log cabin without further consideration. Wood is an ecological, durable material that does not cause any harmful
The RSPCA investigated 53 cases of deliberate cruelty to dogs in Northumberland last year, figures have revealed. In the North East, the charity's officers investigated 403 incidents of deliberate cruelty towards dogs in 2020. In addition to
A NORTHUMBERLAND woman who was unable to complete a charity hike as she was isolating walked the 26 miles around her garden instead. Heather Cowell, who lives in Ponteland, was due to walk the Macmillan Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike at the weekend
