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Search the Public Notice PortalFROM controversial changes proposed for a historic bridge to the future of a major Northumberland estate and praise for hospital staff, readers have been sharing their views on some of the stories making headlines across the county.
In this week's Your Say, we take a look at what Hexham Courant readers had to say.
Dilston Bridge
Plans to alter Grade II-listed Dilston Bridge as part of the £9m Hexham to Corbridge active travel corridor prompted strong reaction after a resident threatened legal action.
The proposals include narrowing the road to one lane controlled by traffic lights, widening a footway and creating a cycle track.
Readers were divided over the scheme.
Amanda Hunter supported the plans, saying: "I'm a car driver, but I would think a cycle path and safer walking over the bridge would be better for it than cars driving over it."
She added that it would be "nice to have a good, safe cycle path between Hexham and Corbridge for people of all ages to use".
Others suggested different approaches.
David Baynes said: "If they had £9 million to spend, a new scenic cycle and footpath along the riverside would have made far more sense."
Paul Wharrier suggested building "a new small pedestrian and cycle bridge", while Steven Bell similarly said it would be better to build one alongside the existing structure.
Rothbury Estate
A political row over the Government's £1.9m contribution towards The Wildlife Trusts' purchase of the Rothbury Estate also got readers talking.
Hexham MP Joe Morris defended the contribution after criticism from Conservative councillor Guy Renner-Thompson.
Some readers welcomed the purchase.
Neil Armstrong described the Government contribution as "a relatively small amount of money" alongside private donations and said securing the estate as a legacy for future generations was "hugely appreciated here in Rothbury".
Others had questions about its future management.
Geoff Whitfield asked: "If it's one of the most wildlife-rich landscapes, why does it even need nature recovery?"
Felix Gruijters said management would be "essential", adding that "local farmers would be ideally situated to take on that role."
Meanwhile, Phil Charleton simply described the purchase as "brilliant".
Hexham Hospital
There was much more agreement among readers responding to the story of cancer patient Ann Purves, who donated to an NHS charity after receiving chemotherapy at Hexham General Hospital.
Several readers shared their own experiences of its oncology team.
Julia Hartley said: "I had my chemo at Hexham Hospital and all the staff were absolutely lovely, making a very frightening experience a little bit more bearable."
Julie Medlen added: "I can't speak too highly of every one of the staff."
Susan Wray described the oncology team as "so lovely", while Karen Varty said: "It's true. The staff in Hexham General Hospital Oncology are fantastic."
WHAT'S YOUR VIEW? If you have an opinion on this story or any other issue then let us know and be featured in our newspaper. Email letters.hx@cnmedia.co.uk.
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