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Traffic lights were the best option for junction

TRAFFIC lights were the best option for a busy Morpeth junction, highways chiefs have said.

Residents put out permit warning amid council ‘confusion’

PARKING permit holders in Morpeth could soon be hit with costly fines as some claim they have not been informed of changes to the rules.

Join a session and save a life

RESIDENTS in Morpeth and Ponteland are being invited to give blood next week.

Make most of the web

LIBRARY users are invited to a coffee morning drop-in to learn how to make the most of the web.

Plant lovers’ treat

PLANT lovers are in for a treat with the first North East Hardy Plant Society sale on Saturday.

Sport rss

Brian Kerr (left) originally from Morpeth, is presented with the 2012 Ulster River Champions Shield by Charles Kennedy of the Trout Anglers Federation of Ireland.

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.

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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 rss

Grisly tales for all the family

THEATRE goers need look no further than Hepscott for their next dramatic fix.

Acclaimed choir

AN acclaimed North East choir will be performing in Morpeth in aid of church funds.

Estate gears up for classic

CLASSIC cars will be driving into Wallington this weekend.

Employees from Northumberland County Council who volunteered to be dance leaders for�a Big Dance event were given a celebrity experience when they were joined by Newcastle United players.
�Newcastle United players, Steven Taylor and Michael Richardson encouraged the leaders by taking part� in their� dance training session �as they geared up for the Big Dance event to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch on English shores.

Footballers trip the light fantastic

THERE was a celebrity surprise in store for Northumberland dance leaders as Premiership footballers put them through their paces.

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.

Community rss

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.

Double delight for bookworms

THERE’S a double delight for Morpeth bookworms.

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.

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Weather for Morpeth

Friday 18 May 2012

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Light rain

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Temperature: 6 C to 9 C

Wind Speed: 14 mph

Wind direction: East

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Temperature: 5 C to 9 C

Wind Speed: 16 mph

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