News
Bluebells have more ap-peal
A POPULAR beauty spot is rolling out the blue carpet after the completion of £60,000 of improvement work.
Suffragette secrets could be revealed
A NATIONAL television programme hopes to shed new light on the death of Northumberland Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison.
Chamber sets a new President
A LONG-SERVING member of Morpeth’s business group has been honoured with a key role.
Public event call for firm’s turbine plans
VILLAGES opposing a windfarm bid for the edge of Morpeth are calling for a public meeting about the application.
Town centre business premises are up for grabs
TWO business premises in Morpeth town centre have been put up for sale.
Sport
Success for Pont golfer
AN amateur golfer from Northumberland showed excellent drive to qualify for a regional final of a UK golf tournament this summer.
What a season to be a Green as team wins title
TWELVE months on after missing out on promotion by three points, Wallington FC have stormed to the league title, writes Kyle Reardon.
Moving forward to develop junior sides
MORPETH’S junior football club has made great strides over the last couple of years as it aims to get increasing numbers of young people involved in the game.
Great start to track season for Laura
MORPETH Harriers’ very own Olympic finalist made an excellent start to her outdoor track season, writes George Patterson.
Fly-half picks up top individual accolade
A TALENTED young Morpeth rugby player has crowned an outstanding season by scooping a top award at Morpeth Rugby Club’s Junior Section end-of-season presentations.
Player shows who is boss with a hole-in-one
A MORPETH golfer has received a limited-edition watch after scoring a hole-in-one during a recent competition at his club.
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
Fun among the caravans
A COASTAL holiday park has an exciting line-up of activities in place for its family fun event.
Get a taste of Roman era
MARCH back in time to the Roman Imperial Age as the Comitatus group takes over Wallington this bank holiday weekend.
View the shirt worn by Colin Firth as Mr Darcy
VISITORS to a county attraction can see a range of famous costumes up close – including one that caused quite a stir across the world.
New book sheds light on tragic Suffragette Emily
MYTHS and misinformation about Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison could be dispelled forever as a new book rewrites history.
Community
Explore woods in village walk
AN annual village walk is taking place this Saturday in an area known for its beauty and tranquillity.
New book sheds light on tragic Suffragette Emily
MYTHS and misinformation about Suffragette Emily Wilding Davison could be dispelled forever as a new book rewrites history.
Beith piles on A1 pressure
MP Sir Alan Beith is keeping up the pressure to dual the A1 in Northumberland.
Big ideas for future of the town
A VISION for the future of Morpeth town centre has been outlined by traders, with more shops, parking and a leisure and culture zone.
Party fall-out leads to election calls
CALLS have come for a by-election after a councillor split from his Party’s county group.
Two events at popular Pont venue
THE 2013 Annual General Meeting for a well-used Ponteland building will take place this afternoon.
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Weather for Morpeth
Sunday 26 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South west
