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Violent rioters will face 'full force of law', police force warns
VIOLENT rioters are not welcome in the North East and will “face the full force of the law”, a police force has warned. Northumbria Police has promised a “robust” response to protect communities from the threat of more disorder, after a week of
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Criminal investigation threshold not met for council's unlawful exit payments
A review of unlawful payments made to top council officers totalling more than £1 million has concluded the threshold for a criminal investigation has not been met. It follows a review of a file handed to Northumbria Police in February by the
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Violent riots condemned by North East mayor
THE North East mayor has told ministers to act now to avoid a repeat of the violent riots that have plagued parts of our region over recent days. Kim McGuinness and other English mayors held talks with Downing Street on Monday (August 5) over the
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Anger over possible 200 per cent hike in county's housing targets
A leading Conservative councillor in Northumberland has criticised a huge potential hike in the county’s housing targets. It comes after the new Labour Government set out new rules that will give councils in England mandatory housing targets to
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Customers flock to Hexham's new ice cream parlour
A NEW ice cream parlour has seen huge support from the Hexham community since opening in the town. Claire Harijan, owner of Marketplace Coffee in Hexham, opened the new ice cream parlour Four Beaumont opposite Hexham Abbey and several doors away
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Cafe providing 'lovely personal service' nominated for Trader of the Week
A CAFE was nominated for Trader of the Week for going the extra mile to deliver meals to the elderly. Cheryl and Mattie Bone, owners of The Pillar Box Cafe in Haltwhistle, have run the business for 16 years and are celebrating their anniversary
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One month left to nominate your councillor for the 2024 Cllr Awards
There is one month remaining to nominate councillors for the 2024 Cllr Awards. The annual ceremony, now in its 15th year, is the only national award recognising the exceptional contributions of councillors across England, Wales, and Scotland.
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Swirls of summer flavour at Hexham's new ice cream parlour
ICE cream lovers need to try the latest addition to Hexham's growing food scene. Admittedly, I don't know much about ice cream, but I was delighted when Claire Harijan, the owner of new ice cream parlour Four Beaumont, invited me to try some.
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NHS Trust aims for net zero with switch to electric vehicle fleet
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management has taken a green leap forward by leasing 18 new electric vehicles (EVs). The four-year contract is in aid of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's aims to reach net zero by 2040. The vehicles
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New Just Fix It café aims to reduce waste by encouraging repairs
Hexham's Trinity Methodist Church Hall is to host the first Just Fix It repair café. The café, scheduled for Saturday, August 10, will run from 10am - 1pm. This new initiative led by Transition Tynedale aims to tackle environmental damage by
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Coventry man jailed for delivering 22kg of cocaine
David Ollive, a courier for organised crime groups, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for the delivery of 22 kilos of cocaine. Ollive made nine trips between Coventry and the North East during March to May 2020. The illicit substance
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Mayor visits UK's largest tissue mill and forthcoming recycling plant
Mayor Angie Scott, of Prudhoe, recently toured the Essity tissue mill, the town's leading employer, for the first time. On May 10, she met employees involved in the production of well-known toilet paper brands and NHS hand towels. Mayor Scott
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Hospice volunteer receives the Order of Mercy Volunteering Award
An 81-year-old volunteer at St Oswald’s Hospice has received the esteemed Order of Mercy Volunteering Award. The honour is given by The League of Mercy Foundation, an organisation established in 1899 to acknowledge invaluable volunteer service
