New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to some of Northumberland’s establishments.

According to the Food Standards Agency’s website, the following ratings have been given to eight restaurants, pubs, cafes and canteens.

• Rated 5: Citrus Catering at Hexham, Northumberland; rated on March 16

• Rated 5: Explorers at Stephenson Terrace, Wylam, Northumberland; rated on March 16

• Rated 5: Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centre at Hawkhirst Adventure Camp, Falstone, Northumberland; rated on March 16

• Rated 5: Mogul Raj Tandoori at 15-17 Merton Road, Ponteland, Northumberland; rated on March 16

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• Rated 5: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital at Northumbria Way, Cramlington, Northumberland; rated on March 16

• Rated 5: Dine Contract Catering at Princess Way, Prudhoe, Northumberland; rated on March 15

• Rated 5: Manor House Inn at Main Street, Haltwhistle, Northumberland; rated on March 16

• Rated 5: The Black Bull at Market Square, Haltwhistle, Northumberland; rated on March 16