Northumberland News

Two cars crashed on the A69 earlier today

Two cars crash near A69 roundabout

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson at Newcastle Central Station

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson at Newcastle Central Station

Local government

£17m rural investment welcomed by North East leaders

Dean Graham, from Ponteland, died in April 2023

Dean Graham, from Ponteland, died in April 2023

Care concerns raised after rapist dies in prison

Cal Byerley, Restaurant Pine chef

Cal Byerley, Restaurant Pine chef

Pine chef to cook at Great Chefs Dinner at iconic Guildhall

EMG Solicitors' sold-out WonderLAN Ball raised tens of thousands of pounds for brain injury charity Headway's activity weekend. Pictured (left to right) are Luke Griggs, Jemma Morland, and Emma Gaudern

EMG Solicitors' sold-out WonderLAN Ball raised tens of thousands of pounds for brain injury charity Headway's activity weekend. Pictured (left to right) are Luke Griggs, Jemma Morland, and Emma Gaudern

Ball for brain injury charity raises tens of thousands of pounds

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness

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'Vital' bus services to be protected in £1bn service boost

37-year-old man arrested by police officers

37-year-old man arrested by police officers

'Man with hedge cutter' arrested after alleged neighbour dispute

James and Charlotte, from Prudhoe, married at Healey Barn near Riding Mill

James and Charlotte, from Prudhoe, married at Healey Barn near Riding Mill

Wedding of the week

Happy couple 'incredibly lucky' to marry surrounded by those they love

John Cody Doherty's image of Tyson exploring Sycamore Gap, located near the Twice Brewed Inn

John Cody Doherty's image of Tyson exploring Sycamore Gap, located near the Twice Brewed Inn

Top three pet-friendly hotels near Hexham, according to TripAdvisor

One-year-old Ivy-Mae Shepherd dressed up for Children in Need

One-year-old Ivy-Mae Shepherd dressed up for Children in Need

Adorable outfits shared by readers for Children in Need

Northern Line, a development programme from Jazz North, is now open for applications. Pictured is Marco Woolf (centre), one of the artists who has already benefitted from the scheme

Northern Line, a development programme from Jazz North, is now open for applications. Pictured is Marco Woolf (centre), one of the artists who has already benefitted from the scheme

Jazz bands and artists invited to apply for development programme

The white clawed crayfish  displayed symptoms such as 'unusual orange patches' on their shells

The white clawed crayfish  displayed symptoms such as 'unusual orange patches' on their shells

Endangered Northumberland crayfish deaths investigated

Local authorities will be required to provide a food waste collection service from April 2026 under rules set out by the previous Government

Local authorities will be required to provide a food waste collection service from April 2026 under rules set out by the previous Government

Local government

Call for more funding to roll out food waste collection service

Councillors Nick Oliver and Trevor Cessford on the A695 between Hexham and Corbridge

Councillors Nick Oliver and Trevor Cessford on the A695 between Hexham and Corbridge

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Cycling infrastructure upgrades approved in Tyne Valley

More than £31 million has been put forward to improve the energy efficiency of homes across Northumberland

More than £31 million has been put forward to improve the energy efficiency of homes across Northumberland

Planning and development

Millions pledged to improve energy efficiency in county's homes

A dog rescue received a funding boost to support the vital work it does locally

A dog rescue received a funding boost to support the vital work it does locally

Dog rescue benefits from funding boost

Aldi is calling on shoppers in Northumberland to nominate local charities, community groups and food banks to receive a share of its Winter Fund

Aldi is calling on shoppers in Northumberland to nominate local charities, community groups and food banks to receive a share of its Winter Fund

Aldi launches £10,000 Winter Fund for Northumberland charities

Refugees are welcome in Northumberland according to leading Conservative councillors

Refugees are welcome in Northumberland according to leading Conservative councillors

Local government

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Refugees welcome in Northumberland, say county councillors

Thirlwell Castle, on the banks of the River Tipalt

Thirlwell Castle, on the banks of the River Tipalt

Find spells and treasure at forgotten 12th century castle

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member for children’s services in Northumberland, welcomes the latest figures

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member for children’s services in Northumberland, welcomes the latest figures

Latest figures show county's Ofsted ratings at 'highest ever level'

By sharing how you use your local pharmacy you will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

By sharing how you use your local pharmacy you will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment

Have your say on pharmacy services in Northumberland

Joe Morris, Hexham MP welcomed the Government’s promise of more cash to fix potholes

Joe Morris, Hexham MP welcomed the Government’s promise of more cash to fix potholes

National government

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Hexham MP welcomes share of pothole cash to fix constituency's roads

The Duchess of Northumberland gave a reading during the First World War centenary service and lay a wreath in memory of the Fallen in 2014

The Duchess of Northumberland gave a reading during the First World War centenary service and lay a wreath in memory of the Fallen in 2014

Looking back at how Hexham has remembered the fallen

The winners of the Acomb in Bloom awards for 2024 have been announced, along with those who received commendations

The winners of the Acomb in Bloom awards for 2024 have been announced, along with those who received commendations

Acomb in Bloom award winners announced at parish council meeting

The council tax support scheme will provide support of up to 92 per cent of a household’s council tax liability for the coming year

The council tax support scheme will provide support of up to 92 per cent of a household’s council tax liability for the coming year

Local government

Councillors agree to cover majority of tax bills for most vulnerable

The quarry will be built on land near Kirkwhelpington

The quarry will be built on land near Kirkwhelpington

Planning and development

Plans for 70-acre quarry approved near Kirkwhelpington

The novel No Good Deeds. Inset: Author Emma McKenna

The novel No Good Deeds. Inset: Author Emma McKenna

Novel exploring untamed Wild West launches on Amazon

Firefighters thanked residents for supporting crews during Bonfire Night

Firefighters thanked residents for supporting crews during Bonfire Night

Northumberland firefighters thank public for peaceful Bonfire Night

Many patients struggle to get an appointment with the GP at their surgery

Many patients struggle to get an appointment with the GP at their surgery

Half of county's GP patients struggle to contact practices

Readers discuss banning fireworks from public sale

Readers discuss banning fireworks from public sale

Should fireworks be banned from public sale? Readers discuss

Remembrance Sunday in Hexham, 2017

Remembrance Sunday in Hexham, 2017

Tyne Valley's Remembrance Day services marking the fallen

Road signs to Bellingham, one of the most mispronounced village names in the Tyne Valley according to readers

Road signs to Bellingham, one of the most mispronounced village names in the Tyne Valley according to readers

The Tyne Valley's most mispronounced towns, according to readers

These were the best performing stories on the Hexham Courant website

These were the best performing stories on the Hexham Courant website

These are the top 10 stories you might have missed from the Hexham Courant this week

The George Hotel. Photo: BILL HENDERSON

The George Hotel. Photo: BILL HENDERSON

Country hotel will close its leisure facilities until 2025 as it undergoes work

Jamie Driscoll complained that “all we got…was cuts” from the Chancellor for the North East in the Budget

Jamie Driscoll complained that “all we got…was cuts” from the Chancellor for the North East in the Budget

National government

North East only sees 'cuts' from Chancellor's Budget

Aldi has opened applications for its Christmas food donations programme, and invited Northumberland charities, food banks, and community groups to register

Aldi has opened applications for its Christmas food donations programme, and invited Northumberland charities, food banks, and community groups to register

Aldi invites charities and food banks to sign up for surplus food

Hexham Old Gaol

Hexham Old Gaol

Five of the spookiest places to visit in Northumberland this Halloween

Councillors Christine Howe (far left) and Eileen Carew (far right) presenting the award to Alan and Val

Councillors Christine Howe (far left) and Eileen Carew (far right) presenting the award to Alan and Val

Unsung heroes honoured with inaugural community champion award

Traffic at a standstill on the A1 northbound between Morpeth and Alnwick in Northumberland

Traffic at a standstill on the A1 northbound between Morpeth and Alnwick in Northumberland

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Labour scraps A1 dualling in Northumberland

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation

North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, hailed the “biggest transfer of powers and resources” to the region in a generation

North East mayor hails 'transfer of power' to region in Budget

Matthew and Hannah Wear married at Le Petit Chateau in Otterburn

Matthew and Hannah Wear married at Le Petit Chateau in Otterburn

Couple ties the knot at luxury wedding venue

We asked our readers to share pictures of their black cats for National Black Cat Day

We asked our readers to share pictures of their black cats for National Black Cat Day

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National Black Cat Day celebrated in pictures

Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon at the Leamside Line

Gateshead Council leader Martin Gannon at the Leamside Line

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North East bus passengers slam ticket price rise

The outside of Falstone United Reformed Church

The outside of Falstone United Reformed Church

Grade II listed church for sale in rural village

Employment minister Alison McGovern and Jarrow and Gateshead East MP Kate Osborne at the A&P ship repair yard in Hebburn, South Tyneside

Employment minister Alison McGovern and Jarrow and Gateshead East MP Kate Osborne at the A&P ship repair yard in Hebburn, South Tyneside

North East child poverty campaigners plead Government to take urgent action

Callerhues Crag is one of the most picturesque places according to one reader

Callerhues Crag is one of the most picturesque places according to one reader

READERS' CHOICE

Nine picture perfect spots in the Tyne Valley

Women in Protest at Beamish Museum will take place to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike. The event has been organised with National Women Against Pit Closures, which supported miners and their families during the 84/85 strike

Women in Protest at Beamish Museum will take place to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike. The event has been organised with National Women Against Pit Closures, which supported miners and their families during the 84/85 strike

Beamish Museum organises new Women in Protest event with NWAPC

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Mother of murdered woman 'terrified' as killer to be released

Newcastle Airport.

Newcastle Airport.

Newcastle Airport

Festive Christmas Market flights now available at Newcastle Airport

This hound certainly enjoyed it

This hound certainly enjoyed it

Kielder Water and Forest Park

New Wallace and Gromit trail lands at Kielder Forest

The Food Bank team - L-R John Stoker, David Vause, Naomi Kitchen, Sam Gilchrist, Ellie Whitfield, Lesley Ferguson, Tracy Vinton and Owain Bennett.

The Food Bank team - L-R John Stoker, David Vause, Naomi Kitchen, Sam Gilchrist, Ellie Whitfield, Lesley Ferguson, Tracy Vinton and Owain Bennett.

Cost of living crisis

West Northumberland Food Bank appeal for help ahead of difficult winter

Five of Northumberland's best spots for a zombie apocalypse

Northumberland County Council was ordered to make a payout to a homeless man, after an error caused him to miss out on a new home

Northumberland County Council was ordered to make a payout to a homeless man, after an error caused him to miss out on a new home

Local government

County council ordered to pay homeless man after human error

Households assessed as homeless in Northumberland have more than doubled in just five years

Households assessed as homeless in Northumberland have more than doubled in just five years

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Rise in homeless families in Northumberland a 'disgrace'