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Ghost tales performance to spook Hexham this October
A trio of ghost stories will be performed on stage this October in Hexham. The Queen's Hall Arts Centre will host the show 'Nightmares' on Sunday, October 13 at 7.30pm. The performance presents three classic horror tales: 'The Judge's House
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Steeleye Span marks 55 years with fresh album and tour
Celebrating 55 years in the music industry, Steeleye Span brings a breath of fresh air to folklore with a new album and grand UK tour. Their new album The Green Man Collection features tracks from recent releases and three revived classics.
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Fixed penalty notices for dog fouling double in Northumberland
There were more than 1,000 complaints about dog fouling in public areas in Northumberland between March 2023 and March 2024, according to research from dog supplement company Vitasure. Numbers increased from 829 between March 2022 and 2023 to
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14,000 residents on Northumberland Council Housing waiting list
Figures from Northumberland County Council have shown that more than 14,000 of the county's residents are currently on the waiting list for social housing. The Conservative-led administration has defended its record on the delivery of affordable
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Council reveals £6m shortfall for children with additional needs
Funding for the education of children with additional needs in Northumberland will fall short by more than £6 million next year. Officials at Northumberland County Council blamed the unprecedented growth in the number of children with additional
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Annual Open Garden event to raise vital funds for churches and hospital
An open garden event which is a key part of Haydon Bridge’s summer programme will take place in early August. Wine and canapes will be served at East Deanraw Farm on Saturday, August 3, which will be an opportunity to explore the glorious three-acre
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Annual photo competition looks to find the best images of the Tyne
An annual photo competition has been launched to find the best images of the Tyne rivers. Tyne Rivers Trust has announced they are inviting photographers to submit entries for their 2025 calendar competition. The charity produces a calendar
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Parents in the north east continuing to struggle with school uniform prices
A new survey by The Children’s Society indicates that almost half of parents with children in school in the North East find the cost of school uniforms prohibitive despite legislative efforts to make them more affordable. In a poll involving 2,000
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Intriguing dance production explores human relationships in Hexham
IMAGO, a dance production that looks at human relationships, is coming to Hexham on October 3. Presented by PCK Dance, the show explores the complexities of interactions, taking audiences on a journey through 12 stages of connection. The performance
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Haltwhistle homes benefit from £1m housing investment programme
Homes in the Northumberland town of Haltwhistle have benefitted from major investment thanks to a £1m regeneration programme. Through the programme, northern housing association Karbon Homes has upgraded and modernised 55 flats and bungalows, with
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'Significant' work to be done in improving Northumbrian Water's standards
The Environment Agency has published its annual report on the environmental performance of England’s nine water and sewerage companies during 2023, rating Northumbrian Water as three star. The report shows an improvement in star ratings under the
