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Single dad's web development venture secures new headquarters
Web development company Ridgetek is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a relocation from Prudhoe to Swalwell. Peter Suridge, the founder and director of Ridgetek, started the company after he took redundancy from his 27-year-long career with
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Town's cemetery wins coveted Green Flag Award
THE Town Council praised 'dedicated' staff at Hexham's cemetery for winning a Green Flag Award. St Andrew’s Cemetery has won the coveted Green Flag Award for 2024/25. The Cemetery won its highest-ever marking. The Green Flag Award is a prestigious
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Two Tynedale businesses get new hygiene ratings
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two Tynedale establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. Pubs, bars and nightclubs The Kielder Tavern at Kielder was rated five on June 19. Takeaways Subway at French Garden
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70-year-old to lead fundraising effort at popular North East marathon
Northumberland's celebrated Kielder Marathon weekend is encouraging all generations to get active, inspired by a 70-year-old runner. The event comprises a range of races including a marathon, half marathon, 10K race, and junior runs. Participant
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Kids go free on North East public transport this summer
A Kids Go Free scheme is coming to public transport in the North East this summer. North East mayor Kim McGuinness has teamed up with transport operators to launch the region-wide offer, which cuts travel costs for families. Up to three children
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Town's third music festival a big hit with crowds
A MUSIC event at the weekend brought new and old performers together. Music at the Riverside, Prudhoe Riverside Park's third annual festival, was held on Saturday, July 13. The crowd (Image: Moira Wooldridge) The festival, while wet at
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Organisations invited to join Toiletries Amnesty's hygiene aid directory
An organisation has issued a call to charity groups, who need hygiene product donations. Toiletries Amnesty, the first UK organisation fighting hygiene poverty, is calling on local charities needing hygiene product donations. Ever since it
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Scheme launched for north east youngsters to explore history
Young people living in underprivileged parts of the North East have been given the chance to explore and celebrate local histories. This is thanks to a new grant scheme launched by Historic England. The History in the Making fund, aimed at
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Superintendent scoops national award for rural crime work
A Northumbria Police superintendent has been recognised with a prestigious national award for his determination in battling rural crime. Last January, Supt Andy Huddleston was appointed to lead the National Construction Agriculture Theft Team (
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Haydon Bridge paramedic awarded Queen's Medal for prolonged service
A North East Ambulance Service staff member from Haydon Bridge has been awarded the Queen’s Medal at a recent ceremony. Stephen Segasby, originally from Huddersfield, started his career as a student paramedic in 2003 and qualified in 2005.
