Hexham Courant

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Reporter for the Hexham Courant, covering stories across Tynedale in Northumberland - including Haltwhistle, Greenhead, Bardon Mill, Haydon Bridge, Allendale and Hexham.

Latest articles from Steven Batey

The casualty suffered a leg injury

Mountain teams help rescue walker on Hadrian’s Wall

Teams from several of the region’s emergency service crews helped a casualty who fell on Hadrian’s Wall last weekend.

The problem has seemingly now been resolved.

Electricity issues repaired in Northumberland village

A Northumberland village appears to have finally had their power cut issues resolved after work was carried out by Northern PowerGrid.

Popular North East festival set for September return

Popular North East beer and cider festival set for return - here's when

A popular festival in the North East is set to return in September following a one-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Newcastle set to host 2022 Premier League Darts final night

Newcastle set to host 2022 Premier League Darts final night

DARTS fans across the Tyne Valley will be given a special treat when the Premier League finals come to the North East in 2022.

The new route will begin in June. Picture: Lufthansa

Newcastle Airport launches new route to Germany with Lufthansa

Passengers at Newcastle International Airport will be able to fly direct to Frankfurt later this year after a deal was agreed with leading German airline Lufthansa.

Robson Green has made several programmes in the North East recently.

Five famous faces who were born in Hexham: How many do you recognise?

Despite being a relatively small market town, Hexham has been the birthplace of several well-known people over the years.

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Hayley Hall, inset, set up The Hygiene Bank - West Northumberland with her husband Andrew

Why a husband and wife are helping others get essential hygiene products during the pandemic

A husband and wife are helping residents in the district with a range of essential hygiene products through their charity project.

Northumbrian Water had a busy time during Storm Darcy.

Frozen pipes, bursts and leaks: How Northumberian Water has kept going during the pandemic

Despite a further bad weather spell last week, Northumbrian Water was still able to meet the increase in calls from customers with problems that needed repaired.

Northumberland County Council signs up to campaign to protect staff from abuse. (Archive photo)

Northumberland County Council reveals new scheme to protect staff from abuse

Northumberland County Council has signed up to the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) campaign ‘Service with Respect’.

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Tynedale powerchair footballer reveals why everyone should get the Covid-19 vaccine

Hexham's MP has shared his experiences of receiving the Covid-19 vaccination, in the hope it might put those worried about receiving it at ease.