News
Plans lodged for under-fire scheme
FORMAL plans have now been submitted to build 51 flats on land next to a Morpeth school.
Business will suffer if lights remain
TOWN traders have warned that businesses will close if no quick action is taken on the new Morpeth traffic lights.
‘We don’t want to live with it’
EMOTIONS ran high at a packed public meeting as around 200 people turned out to voice their anger at new Morpeth traffic lights.
Footballers trip the light fantastic
THERE was a celebrity surprise in store for Northumberland dance leaders as Premiership footballers put them through their paces.
Service is among best in country
WASTE handling services in Northumberland continue to be among the best in the country as the county marks the fifth anniversary of its management contract with SITA UK.
Sport
National coaching job for fly-tying Brian
A MORPETH man has been appointed by the Irish Ladies Fly-fishing Association (ILFA) as the Official Coach and Fly-Tyer to their 2012 team that will fish the Ladies International Fly-fishing Championships on the Lake of Menteith in Scotland, in May 2012.
Northern Football Alliance round-up (Monday, May 7)
THE KICKS LEISURE CHALLENGE CUP FINAL (at Amberley Park, Killingworth)
Golf prodigy keeps it in the family
A PONTELAND golfer who has followed in the family footsteps tasted success at the Inter County Foursomes Championship.
Video
Family rescued in Northumberland river drama video
FOUR adults, including two children, were rescued after their 4X4 became stuck in a Morpeth river yesterday afternoon.
Lifestyle
Spend night at historic hall
A UNIQUE sleep-over will take place in Belsay this weekend as visitors get a rare insight into its Hall, Castle and Gardens.
Organ veteran
AN organist with almost 50 years’ experience will perform at Morpeth Methodist Church.
Beware of digital TV cowboys
TELEVISION viewers in Northumberland have been warned to steer clear of cowboy contractors in the digital switch-over.
The science of outstanding art
Artists of the future will showcase their work in an open event at Ponteland High School.
George on song for look at past
MORPETH Rotary Club was pleased to hear from one of its own members, George Brown, about his musical life and upbringing in Newbiggin and Ashington.
Community
Delightful Denman a wonderful place
The May meeting for Pegswood and Bothal WI was our annual general meeting presided over by WIA Mrs Kathleen Jones.
Surprise in store
THERE was a surprise in store for a Stannington family when they saw they were the stars of our Images of Yesteryear.
George on song for look at past
MORPETH Rotary Club was pleased to hear from one of its own members, George Brown, about his musical life and upbringing in Newbiggin and Ashington.
A floral demo
A DEMONSTRATION by Helen Jamieson, of Rowlands Gill, will take place at the next Ponteland Floral Art Club meeting.
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Weather for Morpeth
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 7 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: East
