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Vets get ready to make big move after 30 years
A MAJOR operation is under way at a Morpeth vets as staff start packing for a move to a new £3.5million centre.
Gathering tradition continues
A TRADITIONAL funding boost has again been given to the Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering.
Longest way to play golf round
KEEN golfers are teeing up for a 16-hour marathon round to raise funds for cancer care.
Care on the farm
THE benefits of an agricultural support scheme will be discussed at a special event near Ponteland next week.
The only way is to be part of great event for Abigail
MORPETH model Abigail Hill teamed up with a TOWIE star to open a new clothing store.
Poorly kids get 3D boost
POORLY North East children can enjoy fun-filled rehab exercises thanks to Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade.
Thousands of thanks
HARD-WORKING Scouts raised more than a cup of good cheer at their recent coffee morning as more than £1,000 was collected.
In the swim for diamond event
TWO leisure centres are rolling back the years by giving residents a gem of a swimming offer.
Urgent appeal to find foster homes for young horses
AN urgent appeal has been launched by the RSPCA to find foster homes for hundreds of young horses.
Shoppers talk crime
POLICE have been chatting to Morpeth shoppers to ask them about their crime concerns.
Dragoons charge on
A NORTHUMBERLAND war veteran has issued a rallying call to a vintage fund-raiser in aid of his injured comrades.
Early arrival of grass sickness
WE have been busy during the past two weeks and have had lots of interesting equine cases, most noticeably two grass sickness cases, these have been unusual in that this is a disease generally not seen until later in summer.
‘Secret club’ claim over parking permit changes
COUNTY parking permits have been labelled ‘a secret club’ amid calls for more publicity about the scheme.
Graeme goes on a surprise trip down memory lane
AN Images of Yesterday photograph earlier this month proved something of a mystery for one of those pictured.
Five going on to final contest
FIVE beauties have sealed their spots in the final of Miss Northumberland 2012.
Show mettle to stop thefts
A PILOT campaign has been launched to help tackle metal thieves in Northumberland.
A stronger voice with volunteers
A NEW organisation is being launched to give volunteers across the county a stronger voice.
Businesses bid for their share
HUNDREDS of businesses across Northumberland have taken the opportunity to find out more about contracting opportunities.
Garden closes the gate
A COUNTRY garden that once attracted thousands of visitors will open to the public again for one last time.
Supporting the church through turnips, pigs and mortuaries
TITHES were a tax of one tenth of the annual produce of land or labour, for the support of the clergy and church.
New way to have a say
NORTHUMBRIA Police is giving residents a new way to talk to officers about local issues.
Charity chief leads from front
A NEW charity chief is leading from the front when it comes to fund-raising.
Residents in fresh battle against bistro
RESIDENTS and community representatives are preparing for another battle against plans for a new bar and bistro in Ponteland.
Timetable set out for bypass
THE timetable for the completion of the Morpeth Northern Bypass has been set out.
Great way to Roma round the town and boost trade figures
A MORPETH marketing initiative has been hailed a success as shoppers sampled a taste of Italy.
Drivers told to be vigilant as discs taken
DRIVERS have been told to be more vigilant after the theft of tax discs.
Pensioners fall prey to bogus doorstep callers
ELDERLY pensioners have fallen prey to bogus callers in three incidents last week.
Campus holds two open days
COUNTY residents can find out about the range of courses and apprenticeships available at Northumberland College campuses during two open days.
Time is right for revolution
CALLS have been made for a residents’ revolution to stand up for Morpeth.
‘Vote us in and the lights will go’
COUNTY Conservatives have pledged to remove a set of traffic lights immediately if they win control of the council.
Infrastructure fears of homes expansion
A MAJOR housing proposal for Ponteland has been met with concerns about its potential impact on residents.
Fuel thefts warning by police
FUEL thieves are targeting vehicles in and around Morpeth, police have warned.
Generous folk answer appeal
GENEROUS Morpeth residents have answered a Northumberland pet charity’s desperate calls for help.
It’s now easier to register
A NEW service has been introduced in Northumberland to make it easier to report births and deaths.
Trust wants new governors
A REGIONAL health organisation is seeking local residents to put themselves forward as a governor.
Sir John is new President
BUSINESSMAN Sir John Hall has taken on a new role as President of Northumberland Conservatives.
Expert advice on coastal erosion
EXPERT information on coastal erosion in Northumberland is now available online.
Peter calls it a day as parish clerk
THE man who helped to transform Pegswood Parish Council’s fortunes has retired.
Honouring stars of the community
LOCAL stars have been honoured for their fund-raising efforts in the annual Morpeth Civic Awards.
Better legal access on hand
BETTER access to family legal advice is now available to Morpeth residents.
Dangers of near-misses on railway
SEVENTEEN people in the North East were involved in a near miss with a train last year after trespassing on the railway.
MP backs calls for charity changes re-think
MP Ian Lavery has backed calls for the Government to re-think plans for changes to Victim Support.
Smoothing way between county and parishes
A CHARTER has been drawn up to improve the working relationship between two layers of democracy.
Appeal drives on
A MORPETH charity may have a longer journey to buy a vehicle, but support continues to comes in.
Worry over effect on emergency services
CONCERNS have been raised about the impact of Morpeth’s new lights on emergency services.
Are you the next face of the county?
BUDDING beauties are being urged to come forward later this month, as the hunt for Miss Northumberland 2012 continues.
Something fishy going on at the riverbank
THERE’S been something fishy going on at the River Wansbeck.
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Weather for Morpeth
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 10 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
