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Why football refereeing might be the ideal job for young fans
Every football game needs a referee, and what better way to find one than appealing to the football-loving youth that pride the nation’s sporting community. Love them or hate them, referees are vital to not only football but almost any sport, and
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‘Proof of celebrity status of gladiators in UK’ coming to Hadrian’s Wall
A knife handle featuring a gladiator will be displayed at Hadrian’s Wall after being discovered by two divers. The handle, which is about 2,000 years old, is thought to have been bought as a souvenir. English Heritage said: “It provides new
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Town's Christmas lights event offers lots of festive fun
THE Christmas light switch-on event will take place next week. Hexham’s Christmas Lights event is taking place on Friday, November 22 from 4.30pm. There’s lots of fun on offer with the town’s Christmas light switch on, festive music, Christmas
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NHS charity teams up with Newcastle Eagles to spotlight men's mental health
A North East NHS charity has teamed up with the Newcastle Eagles to spotlight men's mental health issues. Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Bright Charity paired up with the Eagles to roll out a podcast series, 'Beyond the Court,' aimed
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Aldi reveals list of most needed items for foodbank donation drive
Aldi has launched a donation drive to help foodbanks struggling this Christmas. The supermarket has revealed a list of the most in-demand items, including tinned food, festive treats, toiletries, tea, coffee, and breakfast cereals. Juices and
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'Strain' on the care sector to worsen with National Insurance rise
THE chair of an independent care home urged the MP to reverse the National Insurance charge (NIC) increase for care homes. Berenice Groves of the Charlotte Straker Project in Corbridge wrote to Hexham MP Joe Morris, calling on him to reverse the
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Christmas floral creations showcased at Whitley Chapel event
Floral demonstrators shared their Christmas-themed creations at a recent Whitley Chapel event. Floral experts, Sarah Sparke and Gemma Common, provided festive inspiration at Whitley Chapel Parish Hall, showing a range of unique arrangements including
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Film about life of Scottish sculptor to be screened at Hexham cinema
An 'inspirational' film about one of Scotland's 'most extraordinary' homes and the man who built it is to be screened in Hexham. Living Woods, a Hexham-based organisation, has arranged the screening of 'Magician with Wood' at the Forum Cinema.
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Seven of our favourite camera club pictures
WE picked some of our favourite camera club pictures from members. Here are the top seven images. Sunset in East Woodburn, by Dawn Mole. Sunset in East Woodburn, by Dawn Mole (Image: Hexham Courant Camera Club) Michael Bradley's picture
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Rare 'Mouseman' pieces from Northumberland home to go under the hammer
Rare pieces of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson furniture from a Northumberland home are to be auctioned. The four items were crafted by Thompson in 1937 for a dining room in Darras Hall, Ponteland. The vendor, the granddaughter of the original commissioner
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Safe Return programme launched to reduce missing children
A new programme to reduce the number of missing children is being launched. Safe Return will see officers from Northumbria Police and partner organisations in Sunderland Together For Children and Waythrough identify children who have gone missing
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When is Prudhoe's Christmas lights switch-on? Everything you need to know
Prudhoe is gearing up for its Christmas lights switch-on event. The switch-on will take place in The Glade, Front Street, from 5pm to 6.30pm on Friday, November 29. The event will feature Mister Disco Man, performances from First School Choirs
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Three trustees retire after years of service to charity
Three trustees of the Charlotte Straker Project have retired after years of service. Angela Jones, Ann Wagstaff, and Neil Braithwaite stepped down from the board of trustees after more than two decades of dedication. Ms Jones joined the board
