EMPLOYERS in Northumberland are being encouraged to take part in a survey to outline their current and future recruitment needs. As the county continues to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, Northumberland County Council has re-launched their
EMERGENCY services remain at the scene of a three-car crash. Shortly before 1.20pm today (Thursday), police received a report of a collision on the B6295 at Catton. It was reported a vehicle collided with two other vehicles that were parked
A WATER company has confirmed there are no plans to impose a hosepipe ban in the North East. In the face of the prolonged dry conditions, both South East Water and Southern Water have announced hosepipe bans, which will come into force in the coming
Officials in Spain have issued an update on reports UK holidaymakers will need to profide proof of funds to travel the popular holiday destination. Reports suggest Brits entering Spain may have to follow new entry requirements and prove that they
AN emergency anti-social behaviour (ASB) meeting has been held to address the 'escalating' issue of anti-social incidents in Hexham. There have been numerous reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the area. Hexham Town Council
A MEMBER of Northumberland County Council’s shadow cabinet has backed a policy she hopes will put an end to young people with disabilities forced to travel miles away from home for education. Cllr Angie Scott, who represents Prudhoe North and is
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council has signed up to a pledge to recognise the importance of supporting staff experiencing menopause in the workplace. The Wellbeing of Women’s Menopause Workplace Pledge requires organisations to make three key commitments
Households on Universal Credit are being warned of a cut to income from October. Despite cost-of-living support from the Department for Work and Pensions, everyone on Universal Credit is expected to experience a household cash deficit. Campaigners
A trip down memory lane, we take a look back at the stories to have hit the headlines 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150-years ago. Do you remember any of the events? 10 YEARS AGO 75MPH CAT-NAP: A mischievous moggie from Acomb avoided a near
HUNDREDS of calls warning of deliberate animal cruelty in Northumberland have been made to RSPCA helplines over the last three years, new figures show. The RSPCA said it was a 'sad reality' that the charity deals with animal cruelty on a daily
The fight continues over spaces in a popular and well-used car park. A petition created by Hexham resident Mari Watson, which currently has 522 signatures, demands the council leave long stay car park spaces at Wentworth car park alone after Northumberland
A CORBRIDGE man who survived pancreatic cancer is aiming to raising awareness of the disease as well as funds for charity. Allan Garcia, a haulage contractor, had undergone scans for kidney stones towards the end of 2020 which revealed a pancreatic
A FOOD waste scheme is set to be rolled out in Bellingham. Local businesses, cafes, restaurants and individuals will all donate to a community pantry which will see surplus food collected and distributed to local people who can make use of it -
HERE are 10 ideas to keep you entertained this weekend. 1 Cirque du Hilarious When? Saturday, August 6 Where? Brocksbushes Farm, Corbridge The unique circus, which brings together magic, mayhem, comedy chaos, silly slapstick
