AS the week draws to a close, we've rounded up the ten most popular stories on the Hexham Courant website this week.
1) Co-op sells petrol forecourt estate to Asda for £600 million
The Prudhoe branch joins 129 other sites across the UK being sold to the supermarket giant.
Co-op has said the sale of its non-core petrol forecourt business will allow it to focus on "core convenience."
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21322539.co-op-sells-petrol-forecourt-estate-asda-600-million/
2) Consett man Mark Shield missing
Durham Police issued an appeal to help find the 37-year-old.
There was police activity in Stocksfield as part of the search.
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21822412.consett-man-mark-shield-missing/
3) The Ship Inn closes in Wylam
A licensee is currently being sought to reopen the pub which was taken over just two months ago.
The pub, which also has rooms, is popular with tourists and locals alike.
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21253262.ship-inn-closes-wylam/
4) Prudhoe man completes four back-to-back half marathons
Andrew Bruce ran from his home to the Great North Run (GNR) start line in Newcastle, before completing the 13.1-mile course to South Shields, only to turn back and do it all again.
The 52.6-mile challenge took him 11 hours 39 minutes.
5) Prudhoe Coldstream Guard at King Charles III's Proclamation at St James's Palace
18-year-old Liam Potts was among 20 others to officially welcome the new King Charles.
He is due to play a part in the Queen's funeral.
6) The Manors in Prudhoe reports suspicious behaviour
The assisted living facility said a "suspicious character" was noted by on-site staff.
When the police attended, "the man was no longer present."
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21273405.manors-prudhoe-reports-suspicious-behaviour/
7) Top Tripadvisor food recommendations for Hexham
We rounded up the best places to eat in Hexham.
Have you tried any of these places?
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21272900.top-tripadvisor-food-recommendations-hexham/
8) Fire at Jewson in Stargate, Ryton
Black smoke billowed out of the woodyard across the A695, which runs between Blaydon and Hexham, and could be seen for miles around.
Fire services said it was not believed to have been started deliberately.
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21813448.fire-jewson-stargate-ryton/
9) A69 blocked at Brockbushes roundabout
A lane was blocked after a heavy goods vehicle broke down.
The incident caused delays due to rush hour traffic.
Read more: https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/21322067.a69-blocked-brockbushes-roundabout/
10) Wylam man raises funds for Bowel Cancer UK after being inspired by Dame Deborah James
Richard Simpson was diagnosed last July.
He urged anyone with symptoms to get checked out ahead of a fundraising event at the Fox and Hounds pub.
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