AN INTERIM leader has been appointed at a North Tyne primary school after the former headteacher left on 'personal grounds'. Tina Oliver left Otterburn Primary School earlier this month. Deborah Worrall has taken over as interim headteacher
A VILLAGE team was victorious in a battle for the Newcastle United Foundation Corporate Cup. Riding Mill FC came out on top at Play on the Pitch at St James' Park, pipping 20 other teams to the post. Play on the Pitch 2022, principally sponsored
A SERIES of riverside concerts are set to take place. River-inspired performances will be put on by North Tyne Voices as part of a collaboration with Tyne Rivers Trust for the environmental charity’s Native North Tyne project. The short performances
VOLUNTARY and community groups across the county in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. The money can be used for a wide range of community causes including
A LASTING memento of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee has been put up in Whittonstall. A stone commemorating Her Majesty's 70 years on the throne was commissioned by the Whittonstall Community Group (WCG). The Whittonstall Jubilee stone is hewn
MORE than 100,000 households in Northumberland are potentially eligible for the council tax rebate as Chancellor Rishi Sunak provided more help amid the cost of living crisis. Mr Sunak unveiled a range of financial support on Thursday to add to
A HEXHAM-BASED charity supporting people with learning disabilities is set to stage a Platinum Jubilee celebration. Gateway into the Community will host a traditional, British afternoon tea party, bringing together over 100 of the charity’s members
ONE of the highest beacons in Northumberland is set to be lit in Kielder Water and Forest Park to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The tribute, by Forestry England and Kielder Observatory, will be lit by athletics legend Steve Cram CBE. Its
A LIVESTOCK auctioneer at Hexham and Northern Marts is retiring after 50 years there. Trevor Simpson first joined Hexham Mart in January 1972 as an auctioneer's clerk. He then worked his way up the ranks to become a senior auctioneer.
ANOTHER coronavirus death was recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Northumberland. A total of 1,054 people had died in the area when the UK coronavirus daily dashboard was updated on May 26 (Thursday) – up from 1,053 on Wednesday. They
A NEW £3 million fund to upgrade and renovate England’s village halls has been announced by the Government to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Over a three-year period, the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Improvement Grant Fund will provide money
HERE are our readers' recommendations for the best barbers in Tynedale. 1. StevieCuts, Prudhoe With an impressive overall total of 11 votes, StevieCuts was the most recommended barbers. One reader said: "StevieCuts Prudhoe, highly recommended
A PARISH council and local community groups have collaborated in organising the lighting of Platinum Jubilee Beacons and associated activities on Thursday, June 2 in Heddon on the Wall. Conceived and organised by Bruno Peek, LVO OBE OPR, Pageantmaster
TYNEDALE slimmers have donated their old clothes which no longer fit them to raise money for charity. The 'Big Slimming World Clothes Throw', which took place between May 9 and May 21, encourages Slimming World members across the UK to donate the
AN apartment building on the site of a former swimming pool has been formally launched. Brochures, floor plans and information on apartment types at The Wool House, Gilesgate, Hexham, were all exhibited at an event held at the Beaumont Hotel.
AN early Jubilee celebration took place at Wylam First School on Monday, May 23. Pupils got into the Jubilee spirit as they enjoyed a family picnic to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The children were greeted by bunting and a bouncy castle
BUNTING is going up in towns and villages across Tynedale as the countdown gets underway for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. With only one week to go until the bank holiday weekend, excitement is starting to build as the nation prepares
A rabbit with no ears is up for adoption with its bonded mate. Penny, a 2-year-old female rabbit, is currently up for adoption at Northumberland RSPCA with her bonded mate Roger. Penny is a normal rabbit apart from one noticeable difference
