News at a glance

Barn owls plight has happy ending

ONE of Tynedale’s loveliest birds, the barn owl, was all but wiped out by this year’s devastating winter weather.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Fined for assault

IAN Lee Brown (21), of Roundhill Avenue, Newcastle, pleaded guilty at Tynedale Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday to assaulting a young woman he had just met at a party in Haltwhistle.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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It’s show time at Allenheads

THE High Forest Show makes its return to Allenheads tomorrow with the usual mix of traditional competition and colourful entertainment.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Scarecrows from outer space

THE new addition to tomorrow’s Kirkwhelpington Show promises to be out of this world.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Council sheds home helpers

A HOUSEBOUND pensioner from Prudhoe, who recently had a pacemaker fitted, has been told his daily home help provided by Northumberland County Council will be removed.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Emily wins her battle

GAZING around the newly-opened workshop of Corbridge entrepreneur, Emily Pitkethly, leaves a lasting impression on what the 24-year-old has achieved.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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£100,000 barrier will be breached

TYNEDALE Rotarians are just a pitch and putt away from raising £100,000 for the Great North Air Ambulance.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Geoff spins his final record

AFTER 25 years in the business, Hexham’s best loved record dealer has decided to call it a day.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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GCSE results

HAYDON BRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Changing fortunes of the social club

WIND back the clock a few decades, pop into Mickley Social Club for a pint, and chances are you’ll find the place packed to the gills with beaming locals.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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THE lives of many Haltwhistle residents are now back to normal, after acting as hosts to groups from St Meen le Grand (Brittany) and Valentano (Lazio, Italy). It seems that the visitors were overwhelmed by the warmth of the welcome they received. The Italians had been led to believe that English people were cold – the people of Haltwhistle soon reversed that lie! Some visited our excellent swimming pool, Herdley Bank School, Bellister Castle where they had a hog roast – they were even entertained by Ian Brown!! All in all it seemed to be a lot of hard work, as well as a lot of fun. Well done to the organisers, and all involved!

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Acomb news

A RECENT collection at the Miners’ Arms and by John Hutchinson raised £164.50 for ‘Help For Heroes’. Thanks to all who have supported this very worthwhile charity.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Heddon news

HEDDON ladies’ keep fit class will recommence on Wednesday, at 10am. The group is looking forward to welcoming new members to the class. For further information contact Pauline on (01661) 853365.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Stocksfield news

TODAY, there will be a blood donor session at SICA from 2.30pm until 7pm.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Newbrough news

GOOD luck to Mick Dowling from Fourstones, as he sets off on his fund raising bike ride in aid of Marie Curie and Macmillan Nursing. The ride will take Mike around the entire Scottish coast and he anticipates taking about a month to complete the journey.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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New attractions bring in

BELLINGHAM Show was bigger and better than ever before, thanks to hard working locals determined to keep the historic show going.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Bardon Mill news

IT WAS not the best of days to hold the second annual Gladiators challenge, since the wind blew hard and the skies were threateningly grey. Unfortunately, last Sunday’s weather appeared to have kept many of you away, but those who did attend had a highly amusing afternoon watching the brave gladiator teams get progressively wetter and more tangled up as they completed the assigned tasks. Next year let’s hope for glorious weather and a crowded playing field.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Horsley news

HORSLEY book club meets on today, at 4pm in the Hearth. Women’s institute meetings recommence on Monday, with a talk entitled ‘Wear Alpaca’ by Kathryn Shrimpton. This will begin at 7.30pm in the Women’s Institute Hall. The library bus will also be calling in Horsley on Monday at the usual points and times. The parish council meets on Wednesday, at 7pm, in the Women’s Institute Hall and this will be an opportunity to hear at first hand what the council has been doing on behalf of the village and to ask any questions arising from its work.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Slaley news

TOMORROW is the leek club’s quiz and ukulele night, starting at 7.30pm. If you haven’t got tickets yet, get in touch with Brian Wilson (01434) 673043 or Jane Bailey (01434) 673352.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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Haydon Bridge news

THE community centre coffee morning will once again be held in Woodies cafe from 10am on Saturday. The women’s institute will be providing the raffle.

Last updated 3 September 2010
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