News
Helpful Hari spreads safety messages
CHILDREN should never forget safety first after taking tips from colourful elephant Hari.
Think of pets in hot and cold spells
NOW that we are into May I had intended to write a piece on heat stress in animals, but having listened to another dismal forecast it seems appropriate to include comment on the effects inclement weather might have as well.
Planning proposals submitted to council
THE following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.
Having a ball with Mayor
A TRADITIONAL town event proved a sell-out as almost 100 guests celebrated the Mayor of Morpeth’s Civic Ball.
Flock has no need to feel sheepish
A NORTHUMBERLAND sheep farmer is the best baa none when it comes to improving his flock.
Sport
Horse trials set to be a successful weekend
A MAJOR equestrian event taking place in Northumberland next month has cleared its final hurdle.
Bad weekend for Morpeth
Morpeth I (116) v Seaton Burn I (118-6) Northumberland & Tyneside Senior League, Division A2
Big target too much for Pont to reach
Lanchester I (288-7) v Ponteland I (222-8) Northumberland & Tyneside Senior League, Division A1
Another defeat for second string
Seaton Burn II (85-3) v Morpeth II (84) Northumberland & Tyneside Senior League, Division B2
Video
VIDEO - CHANTRY MIDDLE MOCK TRIAL video
Pupils from Chantry Middle School in Morpeth won the mock trial event at South East Northumberland Magistrate’s Court in Bedlington and are now preparing for the next stage of the competition in Kendal on Monday. Watch the video to see some of the pupils outline their roles in the competition.
Lifestyle
Choir on song for club’s charity night
ONE of the region’s largest and best-known singing ensembles brought its musical talents to Morpeth.
Emily was willing to risk her life for women’s votes
THE story of Emily Wilding Davison and her fatal Derby day protest is coming to the fore this year as tributes are paid in the centenary of her death.
Event will help to raise funds for hospice care
BUDDING artists can brush up on their painting skills and help to raise funds for charity in the process.
Church celebrates sacred text visit
PONTELAND will play its part in a project to build upon the interest generated by the north east visit of one of England’s most sacred manuscripts this summer.
Community
The war and bloodshed of our historic Baronial families
BARONIAL families often claimed to have been in place ‘since the Conquest’. But it depends what you mean by the Conquest.
Serving up food for thought from 1940s...
THERE’S a wartime flavour to the latest Herald The Past feature by local historians BRIAN HARLE and ALAN DAVISON.
Betting shop is odds-on for centre
A NEW bookies is planning to move into Morpeth — right next door to a rival operator.
Press freedom is vital to democracy
POLITICIANS across the board have united in praise of the Morpeth Herald as part of Local Newspaper Week.
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Weather for Morpeth
Monday 20 May 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 7 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
