The number of coronavirus cases in Northumberland has increased by 186 in the last 24 hours, official figures show. A total of 35,979 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 in Northumberland when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard
A MAN has been charged with harassment. At Newcastle Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (September 29), the court heard Andrew Da Costa was charged with pursuing a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment of a woman, or which he ought
Bardon Mill Bowes Lyons had a bumper weekend in the Hexham and District Sunday League – putting 11 goals in the back of the net. Their ESI Ltd Division One fixture was at Haydon Bridge United who scored two in reply but in the end it was a convincing
A clothing shop is relocating to be able to expand. Ralph & Mimi, which opened in 2016 on Beaumont Street as a children's clothing shop, is moving to Hexham Market Place. Owner Roya Manouchehri said: "I wanted to do the womenswear and menswear
Inspector Garry Neill, Northumbria Police’s Tynedale Neighbourhood lead has started a new monthly column with The Hexham Courant. This month he is talking about cracking down on anti-social behaviour and how police engage with the community.
Drivers in Northumberland have been urged to “fuel their cars as normal” as the worst of the UK’s fuel crisis appears to recede. Concerns about petrol stocks saw huge queues forming on some forecourts, with some stations running dry in the face
Here's the latest of what's going on in your community. Hexhamshire Ruth Marlee Hexhamshire Leek Cub held a very successful show recently. There was a great turn out and fabulous exhibits were shown. There were 41 pairs of leeks benched and
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness has said there are "some very serious questions that need to be answered" on how Sarah Everard's killer "slipped through the net". Wayne Couzens, 48, was handed a whole life order today for
A ROAD has been closed in both directions after a lorry overturned. The incident on the B6320 near Keepershield Quarry was reported shortly before 10.40am today. Northumbria Police confirmed officers and emergency services are at the scene.
As October approaches we begin swapping our long summer nights of BBQs and sitting in the garden for… anything warmer! With the dark nights drawing in it can be easy to find yourself stuck on the sofa with no clue how to spend your evenings or
A Northumberland primary school have been successful at two awards ceremonies. Allendale Primary school was named as The Modeshift Stars North East School of the region 2021. The Modeshift Stars programme celebrates the school's sustainable
After losing her grandmother to ovarian cancer and seeing her mother overcome the same battle - one young woman has stepped up to help other sufferers. Stephanie Wilson, 26, of Haltwhistle, saw her grandmother lose her battle with the disease,
THE programme for the fifth North Pennines Stargazing Festival launches this week. This year's festival offers a programme of events spanning the Autumn half term holiday (October 22-31). Daily astronomy and nocturnal wildlife watching tips
HEALTH and care chiefs in the North East are calling on people to get their free flu vaccine. Experts are concerned this year could be one of the worst for flu infections, because immunity has dropped off due to measures designed to control the
HEXHAM and Northern Marts held their opening Ram sale of the season and offered a great catalogue of tups, quality sorts from across the region and beyond. A super entry of 425 Texel Shearlings and Ram lambs were presented and a great trade was witnessed
A high school is looking to the future after being removed from special measures by Ofsted. Haydon Bridge High School had been rated inadequate after an inspection in 2018 but after a raft of changes the news they are being brought out of special
A SLIMMER is looking to help others lose weight and gain confidence - as she shares her journey. Yasmin Harrison started Slimming World herself in 2016 and is now hoping to give something back to the organisation which has helped her to feel confident
THERE is good news for Christmas shoppers, as Brocksbushes has announced its Christmas Fayre will go ahead this year after a one-year hiatus due to Covid. The four-day fayre runs from November 11 to 14 and offers three marquees of food, gifts,
Tynedale were crowned Northumberland Women’s Premier League Champions as they went the season undefeated after beating Benwell Hill, Stocksfield and 2019 winners South Northumberland. The West Tyne outfit went the 2021 campaign undefeated and racking
Horse Racing By Peter Burgon As part of National Racehorse Week in September, Tim Reed’s yard held a well attended Open Day which showcased his team of horses to follow over the winter months as well as giving the general public an insight
