Thursday, 28 August 2008

Jobs boost as Egger expands

Egger

A FURTHER multi-million pound expansion is being planned at Hexham’s Egger UK chipboard factory, bringing with it 45 new jobs.

Opening of new pool has staff walking on water

Hxhexpool THERE are just days to go before Hexham’s brand new swimming pool complex at Wentworth throws open its doors to the public.

Final chapter in author’s adventure series

Hxbajoria FOLLOWING in the footsteps of J.K. Rowling, local author Paul Bajoria released the final book in his children's trilogy this month.

MORE NEWS

Havoc as deluge nears record

Hxbaybridge ONE of the wettest summers on record is continuing to play havoc with sporting and community events across Tynedale.

Scout world arrives for historic jamboree

hxscoutauthor Tynedale’s place in history as the cradle of Scouting movement was further cemented this week.

Sport

Olympic glory at the third try for Matt

Hxmattwellsjc IT WAS third time lucky for Hexham’s first ever Olympic medal winner Matthew Wells, who added a bronze medal to Team GB’s success in Beijing last Saturday.

A Taste of Northumberland

HX Taste of Covers Take advantage of some top quality cuisine in the country house hotels, restaurants and pubs of the county.