Jobs boost as Egger expands
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
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
FOLLOWING in the footsteps of J.K. Rowling, local author Paul Bajoria released the final book in his children's trilogy this month.
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Havoc as deluge nears record
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
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
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.
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