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Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Premature baby meets staff who saved his and his mum's life
An emergency ambulance crew helped deliver a baby after his mum suffered a 31 week pregnancy complication. North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) paramedic Simon Rogers, clinical care assistant Emily Younger and a student were called to Colleen Hodge's
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Hexham musician Jordan Harris set to release debut album
Former Hexham Queen Elizabeth High School pupil Jordan Harris is releasing his debut album on August 9. Known for performances at huge UK festivals and performances with internationally acclaimed artists, Mr Harris has received more than a million
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Northumberland design company expands into bigger space
A Northumberland design company has moved into new bigger offices. AS Design North East made the move to the Spetchells Centre in Prudhoe as it aims to grow its business. The new office space is more than 50 per cent bigger than its previous
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Art installation to reflect the lives of 19th-century mine workers
A contemporary art installation is in the works after a planning specialist secured approval. Continuing to expand operations outside of its north east base, Hedley Planning will oversee the installation, for English Heritage, of temporary artwork
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Tynedale Hospice fundraiser offers evening of entertainment in Hexham
Tynedale Hospice at Home are inviting Hexham residents to a charity dinner. The event will take place on Saturday, October 12 at The Function Suite at The Mart in Hexham. The dinner aims to raise crucial funds for the hospice, which continues
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Community arts company Debbi's Doodles relocates to new studio
Debbi's Doodles Community Interest Company is relocating to Tanners House on Gilesgate in Hexham. An Open Day at the new studio complex will be held on August 3 between 10am and 2pm. Debbi’s Doodles provides a supportive environment for kids
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Extensions approved at rural farm
EXTENSION works have been approved at a farm near Hexham. A planning application was submitted to Northumberland County Council by an agent from Alnwick-based Architectural & Surveying to create a single-storey roof extension to the front of New
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Charity music festival features Northumberland-born artist
A singer-songwriter from Northumberland is set to play a charity music festival. Sam Shields, whose sound NARC magazine described as 'earnest, Springsteen-esque vocals accompanied by tenderly picked guitar', will grace the stage at Newcastle venue
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Emaciated Springer Spaniel makes full recovery with vets' help
A once-emaciated Springer Spaniel has made a full recovery and is now described as a dog who is "loving, gentle, and wants to be friends with everyone." Lola was rescued by the RSPCA in September 2023 and later taken in by the Northumberland West
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Tenor sought for Frederic role in eighties-themed Pirates of Penzance
A society is looking for a tenor to take a principal role in a November production. Hexham Stage Society seeks the vocalist for the part of Federic in their production of Pirates of Penzance, which is set to be performed at the Queen's Hall Arts
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Win for Hexham golfer Matty Lamb at prestigious PGA Championship
Matty Lamb secured the Coca-Cola PGA Assistants’ Championship title with a final score of 16-under-par at Farleigh Golf Club. Mr Lamb, who has been a member of Hexham Golf Club since he was eight-years-old, won a £5,000 prize, a slot in the 2025
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Hexham woman triumphs in Newcastle Racecourse's style awards
A woman from Hexham won the best-dressed award at Newcastle Racecourse recently at their annual Gainford Group Ladies Day. Eilish Waters took the crown in the 2024 Style Awards. Dressed in an elegant red outfit covered with roses, she was the
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Poundstretcher in Hexham celebrates new ownership with voucher giveaway
Hexham Poundstretcher is starting a new chapter under new ownership with a weekend-long event offering hourly shopping voucher wins to customers. The local store, now under the management of the Fortress Investment Group, is celebrating with an
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Hexham firm EGGER steps up the fight for sustainable forestry
Hexham-based EGGER is urging the UK to expand its woodland cover to help sustain the nation's supply of domestically-produced softwood timber. This call follows a House of Commons Committee report published in 2023 indicating a shortfall in supply
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Few tickets left for comedy star Jason Manford's Hexham shows
Limited tickets are remaining for Jason Manford's upcoming gigs in Hexham. These performances, part of his 'A Manford All Seasons (Work in Progress)' tour, will take place on Wednesday, September 25 and Thursday, September 26 at 6.30pm and 8.30pm
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Sweet treats and dancing feet at Hexham's prom nights
Two special prom nights were recently held in Hexham. Around 70 people attended the events at the Torch Centre, where they danced the night away. Teams from Stage Fright CIC, WECAN, and The Torch Centre, along with Angela Watt from Northumberland
