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Kids' favourite musician Nick Cope to perform in Hexham
A musician who has been specialising in delighting children and families with his sound will be performing in Hexham in October. Nick Cope, known for his unique and heartfelt songs for kids and their parents, will play a live show on October 29
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Council urged to use former Hexham school site for social housing
Northumberland County Council has been urged to use a "preferred" site in Hexham for social housing. Coun Suzanne Fairless Aitken, who represents the Hexham East ward, insisted that the former Hexham Middle School site on Wanless Lane would be
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust on the lookout for critically endangered animal
Northumberland Wildlife Trust is taking part in a major conservation survey to find out where pine martens, one of the UK’s shyest animals, are living in the region. A member of the weasel family, pine martens are mostly a chestnut-brown colour
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Ofsted awards 'Good' to 'rapidly improved' school in Ponteland
A secondary school in Ponteland has been regarded as "rapidly improved" in a recent Ofsted report. Celebrations involving pupils, staff and even pets took place at Emily Wilding Davison School after inspectors rated it ‘Good’ in all areas.
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Cases of business and personal insolvency rise significantly
An accountancy firm with an office in Hexham has commented on the latest insolvency statistics. Company insolvencies in England and Wales rose by 16 per cent in June compared to the previous month. According to Azets' partner and insolvency
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Fake food creations make appearance in hit film
Good enough to eat You can have your cake (or your ice cream, a breakfast, or even a Sunday roast) but you certainly can’t eat it, when it comes to the deliciously realistic-looking creations made by Kerry Samantha Boyes - who used to create replica
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Regional rugby star earns prestigious USA scholarship
Regional rugby star Harry Ryder, whose passion for the sport saw him play for three top teams during peak seasons, has secured a prestigious rugby scholarship at Siena College in the USA. The 18-year-old accepted a place at the New York-based college
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Shakespeare's gripping tragedy Othello comes to Hexham
A performance of William Shakespeare's Othello will take place at the Queen's Hall, Hexham. There will be a performance on September 18 and September 19, presented by the Elysium Theatre Company starting at 7.30pm and last approximately two and
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North East Mayor prioritises £14.6 million for electric vehicle skills development
The North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and authority leaders are on course to approve an investment in a skill-development facility for electric vehicle (EV) and battery technology. The North East Combined Authority reports suggest the £14.6 million
