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Dental van helps poor in Ukraine
Some of the poorest children in the Ukraine are receiving vital dental care from Tynedale based charity Mercy Trucks.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Fund-raising ride becomes personal mission for Nick
A TRAGIC accident that claimed the lives of a father and daughter sailing team, has become the inspiration behind an emotional fund-raising venture.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Visitors like their cup of coffee steeped in history
HISTORY and legend surrounding the Jacobite Rebellion is providing a roaring tourist trade for a newly-opened coffee shop near Corbridge.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Trainee tiler aims high for top title
A TRAINEE tiler from Prudhoe will be battling it out for the title of the UK's top tradesperson in SkillBuild 2010 – Britain’s biggest construction skills competition.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Young blood helps concrete go green
A HIGH profile concrete and stone manufacturer based in Prudhoe is boosting its green credentials with the help of enthusiastic apprentices.
Last updated 3 September 2010
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Stanley's memoirs reveal black humour of war
STANLEY Hicken did not plan to become the first Allied squaddie to drive a tank into the French city of Caen during the Normandy invasion of 1944.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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List of councillors' expenses
Colin Horncastle, South Tynedale: £27,426.96 (£12,624.96 basic plus £12,150 special responsibility and £2,652 expenses)
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Volunteers clear up after raiders target pavilion
HEARTLESS thieves, believed to be cashing in on a booming scrap metal market, have caused thousands of pounds of damage at a well-used sports pavilion, maintained by volunteers from the local community.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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School duo rise to the pub challenge
TWO members of staff from Allendale First School formed part of a team of three women who tackled an 80-mile walking challenge recently.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Best feet forward at Kielder
A LINE-UP of unusual ‘sole searching’ activities will take place next week in Kielder Forest and Water Park.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Painting a greener image
ECO-FRIENDLY students have been brushing up on their artistic skills by creating an environmentally inspired mural for tissue manufacturer, SCA Hygiene in Prudhoe.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Katy lives up to fine tradition
ONE of the great delights of Hexham, for both resident and visitor alike, is the wealth of art and culture to be found in this pleasant and friendly market town.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Road rules come under scrutiny
STATE of the art technology is being used to ensure that road lines and signs in Tynedale are correct and in good condition.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Outdoor festival for town
HALTWHISTLE has been chosen as the launch point for a celebration of the great Northumberland outdoors this autumn.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Stocksfield fun run
FORMER Olympic athlete Brendan Foster will be shouting on participants of the first ever Stocksfield Fun Run.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Brisk business at residents' fair
ARTS and crafts produced by residents of the Manors extra care scheme in Prudhoe were sold at a summer fair and open day on Saturday.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Retune your radio
REAL Radio listeners in Hexham will need to re-tune their radios today as the station’s frequency changes to 101.2FM in the Hexham area.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Lottery bids come up trumps for Tynedale
PROJECTS across Tynedale are celebrating after winning bumper pay-outs from the National Lottery.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Libraries more computer friendly
PLANS to boost broadband provision in rural libraries have been given the go-ahead.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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Crash leaves two in hospital
TWO people are critically ill in hospital after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A69 near Hexham.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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