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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
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
Grisly tales for all the family
THEATRE goers need look no further than Hepscott for their next dramatic fix.
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
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.
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
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 6 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 5 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
