Fund-raising event goes swimmingly
Lions ClubNineteen teams participated in LionSwim 2019 at the Riverside Leisure Centre in aid of the Lions Club of Morpeth and their own organisations.Over five hours they collectively swam over 47km,...
View ArticleIs national policy idea so laughable?
Firstly, I have some good news.The extension of the Edinburgh tram network, down Leith Walk and along to Newhaven, is now approved, and the process of making it actually happen is beginning.Secondly,...
View ArticleHorror and privilege of photojournalism
Morpeth Camera ClubMorpeth Camera Club welcomed internationally acclaimed photojournalist Tom Stoddart to talk about Every Picture Tells A Story.He was born in Morpeth, brought up in Beadnel and began...
View ArticleBeautiful beaches, but play your part in protecting them
One of the great things of Northumberland is our coastline.The small seaside towns and villages, the castles and the hidden coves make this one of the most beautiful places in Britain.Getting out on an...
View ArticleProject is a long-term development
When Sean and I met in the Adderstone House Garden near Belford to record a piece for local radio, the first question was: “How has life changed for you since 2015?”Sean has no doubt that the telephone...
View ArticleEarly diagnosis key to performance success
As the day length increases so do the outdoor competitions and many of our equine clients are now busy competing.We are pleased to be sponsoring the Pony Club Easter show on Saturday, at the Glendale...
View ArticleWhat a way to launch a garden design career
Chelsea Flower Show 2019 is just weeks away. It’s the gardening event of the year, offering designers, nurseries and associated horticultural interests the opportunity to showcase their wares to the...
View ArticleSowing the seeds for sensational gardens
An epidemic of green fingers is taking over Morpeth in a Garden Lovers’ Fair.The event takes place at Sanderson Arcade shopping centre on Saturday, with talks and activities throughout the day.A live...
View ArticleNo end in sight for housing development in Morpeth
The waves of house-building in Morpeth show no sign of slowing down with a trio of planning proposals seeking permission for hundreds of new homes in the town.Linden Homes, the housing division of...
View ArticleCraft2gether group at shop ‘has been invaluable to me’
A knitting community that meets at a Morpeth shop is growing.Donna Howstan took on what was Treacle Wool Shop in Chantry Place in November 2017, from Kym Hewison and renamed it Black Cat Yarns.She has...
View ArticleNorthumberland among those leading way on electric vehicle charging points
Northumberland has the fifth highest number of electric vehicle charging points of all the UK’s local-authority areas.And even when you look at the rate of charging points per 1,000 electric vehicles...
View ArticleOutcomes awards for high school in Morpeth
King Edward VI School in Morpeth has been recognised nationally for its excellent results in 2018.An analysis of data from the Department for Education and Ofsted by SSAT, Schools, Students and...
View ArticleMembers’ tutorials and travels
Morpeth Camera ClubOn February 26, Morpeth Camera Club held a members’ night.Sophie Elliott-Edwards, our newest member, studied photography at college and has continued to enjoy photographing...
View ArticleNorthumberland Livestock
AcklingtonApril 4North East Livestock Sales sold 48 prime cattle and 887 sheep, comprising 595 hoggs and 283 cast ewes.Cattle: All classes dearer on the week, with more butchers’ types required to meet...
View ArticleCouncil spending on awards ceremonies well above average in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council spent more than £55,000 on awards ceremonies over the past three years, three times the average for UK councils.An investigation by the TaxPayers’ Alliance revealed that...
View ArticleGreenhouse guide for novices
Greenhouses are no longer an elite sign of the established gardener, so experts have revealed a guide for novices to ensure flourishing greenhouse plants.A team of garden building experts from...
View ArticlePrestigious honour for Pont teenager
A Ponteland High School student has been given a prestigious honour and met a cabinet minister on the same day.Aaryanna Lever was joined by her sister, Jasmine, her parents and school headteacher...
View ArticleNew look for bank branch
Santander UK has officially opened its newly designed and refurbished branch in Morpeth town centre.The works took seven weeks to complete and facilities include digital workstations with tablets for...
View ArticleTreemendous boost for three charities
MORPETH ROTARYFollowing another successful year with the Christmas Tree of Light collection, Morpeth Rotary President Bob Kendall handed over cheques for £1,400 to each of three chosen charities.They...
View ArticleNotre-Dame fire in pictures: 850 years at the centre of French life
A huge fire swept through the roof of the famed Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris last night, sending flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the sky.It took firefighters hours to...
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