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Geoffrey and Ann Purves wanted to thank the NHS team who supported them through one of the most challenging periods of their lives

Lymphoma patient donates to NHS charity after ‘super’ care at Hexham hospital

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Members of the LRDG in the Western Desert, 27 March 1941

Memorial appeal for heroic World War II 'Ghost Patrol' soldiers

Readers have been having their say on A1 dualling, Allendale racer Davey Nixon, and plans to return lynx to Northumberland

Readers have been having their say on A1 dualling, Allendale racer Davey Nixon, and plans to return lynx to Northumberland

Northumberland on lynx return, A1 dualling and cancer survivor's racing success

In pictures: Readers dress up for Halloween

Swift and her handler Brian, who have passed their Stage 1 assessment

Swift and her handler Brian, who have passed their Stage 1 assessment

Trainee search dog Swift passes key mountain rescue milestone

The stories which got readers talking

The stories which got readers talking

Housing, Christmas appeal and traders: Hexham readers react

Davey Nixon (right) at the 2025 Weston Beach Race, supporting his friends while recovering from cancer treatment

Davey Nixon (right) at the 2025 Weston Beach Race, supporting his friends while recovering from cancer treatment

Allendale rider Davey Nixon finishes ninth after cancer treatment

North East PGA pro Will Robson won the 2026 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship alongside Harpenden-based James Harding earlier this year

North East PGA pro Will Robson won the 2026 British Speedgolf Pairs Championship alongside Harpenden-based James Harding earlier this year

Tynedale golfer joins Great Britain speedgolf team in New Zealand

Kevin Keegan set to be first posthumous recipient of Newcastle's top honour

Your Say: Readers react to fuel bill concerns, Hexham bus station and pub farewell

George Brady is fundraising for the Salvation Army's Christmas appeal

George Brady is fundraising for the Salvation Army's Christmas appeal

21-year-old Hexham entrepreneur aims to ensure no child is forgotten this Christmas

Margaret played with her lucky golf ball, the very ball she used to score a hole-in-one on the fourth hole 35 years ago

Margaret played with her lucky golf ball, the very ball she used to score a hole-in-one on the fourth hole 35 years ago

Centenarian marks 100th birthday with perfect drive at golf club

L - R - Iain Shaw, Claire Shearer, Heidi Crosby, Roger Crosby, Ebony Tweddle, Dustin Norris, Thomas Montillaro

L - R - Iain Shaw, Claire Shearer, Heidi Crosby, Roger Crosby, Ebony Tweddle, Dustin Norris, Thomas Montillaro

Man reunited with North East ambulance crew who saved his life after cardiac arrest

Howard Gilfillan took over running the competition in 1977

Howard Gilfillan took over running the competition in 1977

Scout leader celebrates 50th Thunderbird Competition in Northumberland

Kate Stanforth appearing with social media creator Max Klymenko in his popular Career Ladder series

Kate Stanforth appearing with social media creator Max Klymenko in his popular Career Ladder series

Northumberland dance teacher racks up 16m views with social media star

Hexham Courant readers have had their say following a dramatic Holy Island rescue, a domestic abuse survivor's courage and a local brewery's success

Hexham Courant readers have had their say following a dramatic Holy Island rescue, a domestic abuse survivor's courage and a local brewery's success

Your Say: Holy Island rescue, abuse survivor's courage and brewery success

Reuben Dowding will run the Kielder Half Marathon in memory of PC Matthew Blades

Reuben Dowding will run the Kielder Half Marathon in memory of PC Matthew Blades

Final race to be run in Northumberland for officers who died in A66 crash

Lacey with GNAAS' critical care team

Lacey with GNAAS' critical care team

Hexham 16-year-old uses Miss Teen Newcastle platform to support air ambulance

The Sycamore Gap tree beneath a meteor shower and the Milky Way before its felling in September 2023

The Sycamore Gap tree beneath a meteor shower and the Milky Way before its felling in September 2023

From grief to growth: Sycamore Gap's legacy three years on

Dorothy Winter is the longest-serving magistrate in the North East

Dorothy Winter is the longest-serving magistrate in the North East

North East’s longest‑serving magistrate urges others to help deliver justice

Christopher Hutchinson is a World War Two veteran

Christopher Hutchinson is a World War Two veteran

This 104-year-old veteran says one childhood decision changed his life forever

The project aims to give a clearer picture of women's homelessness

The project aims to give a clearer picture of women's homelessness

North East census aims to reveal hidden scale of women's rough sleeping

Tynedale women's cricket team have been crowned champions of the Northumberland Women's Cricket Premier League

Tynedale women's cricket team have been crowned champions of the Northumberland Women's Cricket Premier League

Tynedale Women crowned champions after dominant title-winning season

Glow is a short film by Prudhoe filmmaker Steven J R Lawson

Glow is a short film by Prudhoe filmmaker Steven J R Lawson

Northumberland filmmaker wins Award of Excellence for animated short Glow

Nathan Adams, adult skills lecturer at Newcastle College (L) and Open Doors: Beyond Barriers participant, Jordan (R)

Nathan Adams, adult skills lecturer at Newcastle College (L) and Open Doors: Beyond Barriers participant, Jordan (R)

Man with cerebral palsy told he didn't need to work now volunteers and seeks job

Maurice Hepworth, a former Sunderland player from Barrasford, has published a new book reflecting on his experiences in football, business, family life, and faith

Maurice Hepworth, a former Sunderland player from Barrasford, has published a new book reflecting on his experiences in football, business, family life, and faith

Former Sunderland footballer tells his remarkable story of loss and resilience

The Thompsons' family home on the Blenkinsopp estate, Haltwhistle

The Thompsons' family home on the Blenkinsopp estate, Haltwhistle

Northumberland estate family ‘uprooted’ from long-term home

Readers have been discussing Haydon Bridge High School, wartime memories, and the Stamfordham car show

Readers have been discussing Haydon Bridge High School, wartime memories, and the Stamfordham car show

Your Say: Haydon Bridge High School, wartime memories and Stamfordham car show

Frances Smiles, Northumberland Wildlife Trust community events coordinator with Nigel Green, Northumberland Wildlife Trust volunteer with his Land Trust Award

Frances Smiles, Northumberland Wildlife Trust community events coordinator with Nigel Green, Northumberland Wildlife Trust volunteer with his Land Trust Award

Slaley volunteer wins national award after hundreds of hours protecting wildlife

Coldstream Guards carry Liam's coffin into Hexham Abbey

Coldstream Guards carry Liam's coffin into Hexham Abbey

Mourners gather at Hexham Abbey as Coldstream Guards pay tribute to Liam Potts

Lance Corporal Liam Potts, from Prudhoe, served with 1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards

Lance Corporal Liam Potts, from Prudhoe, served with 1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards

Funeral service for Coldstream Guardsman Liam Potts to take place at Hexham Abbey

A North East content creator will visit Bellingham and Otterburn this weekend

A North East content creator will visit Bellingham and Otterburn this weekend

Northumberland villages destined for social media spotlight this weekend

The man has now been found safe and well

The man has now been found safe and well

Updated: Man found safe after failing to arrive in Newcastle train station

Ellessie Browne, owner of Meadowfield Auto Centre in Ponteland

Ellessie Browne, owner of Meadowfield Auto Centre in Ponteland

Ponteland garage boss named among the best after 'inspiring' return

Lance Corporal Liam Potts, from Prudhoe, served with 1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards

Lance Corporal Liam Potts, from Prudhoe, served with 1st Battalion The Coldstream Guards

Proud dad sends emotional message after death of Coldstream Guardsman Liam Potts

Angela lives at Oaklands, a specialist residential service in Hexham

Angela lives at Oaklands, a specialist residential service in Hexham

Hexham care home resident raises awareness of urostomies and stomas

Ruby Clark celebrates GCSE results at Dame Allan's Schools

Ruby Clark celebrates GCSE results at Dame Allan's Schools

Hexham student celebrates career dream after top GCSE results

Liam was a serving member of the Coldstream Guards at the time of his passing

Liam was a serving member of the Coldstream Guards at the time of his passing

Condolence book opens at veterans club in memory of young Coldstream Guardsman

Mayor Dorothy Dickinson and Ella Coulson

Mayor Dorothy Dickinson and Ella Coulson

Local government

Resident celebrates 103rd birthday at North East care home

Sian Pitkethly will join a team of volunteers at the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Sian Pitkethly will join a team of volunteers at the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Readers share tributes to firefighter and welcome restaurant plans

The Seeds2Success programme offers free digital skills help to over 65s

The Seeds2Success programme offers free digital skills help to over 65s

Free tech support offered to over-65s in North East towns

A group of 84 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders from Hexham made the trip

A group of 84 Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Leaders from Hexham made the trip

Hexham Scouts enjoy 10-day Alpine adventure in Austria

Simon Yates will visit The Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Simon Yates will visit The Playhouse, Whitley Bay

Mountaineering 'legend' to visit North East town for 'special' event

Sian Pitkethly will join a team of volunteers at the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Sian Pitkethly will join a team of volunteers at the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Hexham volunteer chosen to represent UK at World Scout Jamboree

Leigh Sterry dedicated more than three decades of service to the communities of Northumberland

Leigh Sterry dedicated more than three decades of service to the communities of Northumberland

Tributes to much-loved firefighter who served Northumberland over 30 years

MotherFolk is a mother and baby group that encourages mothers to write

MotherFolk is a mother and baby group that encourages mothers to write

New group launches in the Tyne Valley offering creative support for mums

Stephen and Terri ran four continuous marathon loops to raise money for CALM

Stephen and Terri ran four continuous marathon loops to raise money for CALM

Pair complete 105-mile ultramarathon around Kielder Water

David Kirsopp, Haydon Bridge United club president and long-time groundsman, is up for an FA award

David Kirsopp, Haydon Bridge United club president and long-time groundsman, is up for an FA award

Haydon Bridge hero, 79, up for FA award after 55 years building village club

Charlotte Naughton with the 2026 European Ladies' Amateur trophy at Allerum Golfklubb in Sweden

Charlotte Naughton with the 2026 European Ladies' Amateur trophy at Allerum Golfklubb in Sweden

Northumberland golfer Charlotte Naughton, 18, wins title to reach Women's Open

Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent said

Bill Oddie has died aged 85, his agent said

Springwatch star Bill Oddie remembered as 'wildlife hero' in Northumberland

Stories that have gotten readers talking.

Stories that have gotten readers talking.

Tributes for Whitley Chapel vicar, rewilding debate and support for pub reopening

Ian Cowie will take on the 260-mile challenge in January

Ian Cowie will take on the 260-mile challenge in January

Northumberland man takes on one of the world's toughest endurance races for charity

Newcastle fans invited to sign Kevin Keegan condolence books

Northumberland EuroMillions winner celebrates £1m jackpot

Northumberland EuroMillions winner celebrates £1m jackpot

National Lottery

Northumberland man becomes overnight millionaire in special EuroMillions event