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O'Neill Richmonds West Tyne Senior Cricket League results
O'Neill Richmonds West Tyne Senior Cricket League Division 1: Belsay 123 all out (6pts) v Riding Mill 124-5 (20pts), Benwell Hill 84-5 (6pts) v Wylam (7pts) - Abandoned, Haltwhistle (5pts) v South Northumberland 1864 34-1 (5pts) - Abandoned, Humshaugh
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Riding Mill remain eight points clear at the top after cricket victory
Riding Mill remain eight points clear at the top of Division One in the O'Neill Richmonds West Tyne Senior Cricket League following their latest victory at Belsay on Saturday. Batting first, Omar Mahmood (30) top-scored for hosts Belsay who slumped
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Hexham Rowing Club Juniors enjoy unforgettable few days
Hexham Rowing Club juniors would enjoy an unforgettable few days at the National Schools' Regatta earlier this month. The National Schools’ Regatta is the largest regatta for juniors in Great Britain. Held annually in late May, it offers events
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Children's services department upgraded to 'outstanding'
NORTHUMBERLAND County Council’s children’s services department has been upgraded to “outstanding” following an inspection by education watchdog Ofsted. The upgrade from “good” in 2020 to “outstanding” places the council among the top 15 per cent
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Councillors vow to crackdown on fly-tipping in county
COUNCILLORS in Northumberland have vowed to be tough on criminals who fly-tip in the county after introducing new, higher fines. Fixed penalty notices for flytipping offences are set to increase from £400 to the statutory maximum of £1,000. Northumberland
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Wage rise improves shortage of home carers in county
A critical shortage of home carers in Northumberland has been improved by offering increased wages and mileage rates. Councillors on Northumberland County Council’s cabinet heard that, following the Covid pandemic, there were around 200 people
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End two-child benefit cap, say child poverty activists
CHILD poverty activists in the North East have warned there is “no route” out of the North East’s destitution crisis without an end to the two-child benefit cap. The new government has been urged to make scrapping the controversial limit a top
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Emergency services unite to host water safety event
EMERGENCY services have joined together to host a water safety event following the death of two teens in the River Tyne. In May, Newcastle teenagers Aras Rudzianskas, 13, and David Radut, 14, died following an incident in the river between Prudhoe
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Hospice charity announces appointment of new chief executive officer
A hospice charity has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. Alice Langley has been appointed to the role at Tynedale Hospice at Home by the board of trustees, following a UK-wide recruitment process. Ms Langley, who joined
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Domestic abuse survivor shares distressing story to raise awareness
A survivor of domestic abuse has shared her harrowing story to raise awareness. She hopes to inspire others facing similar situations to come forward and seek support. The abuse victim experienced physical and psychological torment, explaining
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The best indie cake makers in the Tyne Valley
HERE are four of some of the best independent bakeries for pastries and cakes in Hexham and the Tyne Valley, according to our readers. Among those mentioned were Made with Love and Plants and El Bakes. The Pudding Parlour, Prudhoe was recommended
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Food for thought after head chef and scientists' gut health discussion
A collaboration between a Michelin-starred restaurant's head chef and a team of university researchers produced food for thought recently. Restaurant Pine's Ian Waller and researchers at Newcastle University’s Translational and Clinical Research
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Tynedale schools shine at Young Green Briton Challenge
Three Tynedale middle schools attended the national finals of the Young Green Briton Challenge on July 4. With representation from Hexham, St Joseph's, and Corbridge Middle, these students made Tynedale proud amidst around 3,000 participants countrywide
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Two friends to march 84 miles in support of mental health charities
Two friends plan to walk 84 miles in just three days, to raise funds for mental health charities. Adam Goodfellow and Jamie Siddle, both 40, will tackle the Hadrian’s Wall Footpath to raise money for Mental Health Matters and Tyneside Mind.
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Literary events, workshops and writing groups unveiled for autumn
An organisation supporting the development of professional skills for writers has announced an exciting Autumn Programme of events, writing groups and industry workshops. The Newcastle-based New Writing North will host courses and workshops by
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Charity founder praised for helping 'hundreds' of North East families
A charity worker was praised for her 'tireless' work supporting families in Hexham and the North East. Katherine Miller, from Hexham, helped found Tanga five years ago and was nominated Person of the Week for helping 'hundreds' of families in the
