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Concerns over 'unreliable' bus services discussed in public meeting
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (624+ words) CONCERNS were raised about 'unreliable' and 'infrequent' buses at a public meeting last weekend. More than 40 people attended a public drop-in event at Hexham Library to voice frustrations and offer ideas about bus services covering the wider Hexham area. Organised…...
Tennis club says floodlights 'key to survival' as residents raise concerns
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (314+ words) CONSULTATION for a high-interest planning application - the installation of floodlighting at Riding Mill Tennis Club - has now closed. The scheme, submitted to Northumberland County Council (NCC) at the start of June, would see a three-column mast LED lighting system installed…...
Police officer who raped two women and abused a third jailed for 10 years
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (385+ words) A police officer who raped two women and subjected a third to a campaign of domestic abuse has been jailed for 10 years. Cameron Ross, 39, was a serving Police Scotland officer when he carried out the offences in Inverness and on…...
PSNI chief constable warns against "wild speculation" about Jeffrey Donaldson
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (643+ words) PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has warned against "wild speculation" in relation to Jeffrey Donaldson amid ongoing legal proceedings. The former DUP leader is in custody awaiting sentencing after being convicted last week of serious sexual offences against children. Appearing…...
Russian missiles and drones kill 13 and cause damage across Ukraine capital
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (363+ words) Russia has launched a large-scale overnight attack on Ukraine's capital that killed at least 13 people and injured dozens as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across…...
Hexham MP: I back Andy Burnham's push for greater devolution
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (812+ words) As the heatwave seemingly subsides a bit, I hope everyone in the constituency is enjoying the weather and keeping safe. While the peak of discomfort might have passed, the temperatures remain high and I know that for some, including for…...
Acomb High House raises more than "3, 400 for hospice care
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (226+ words) Naomi Liller (owner of Acomb High House), Matthew Wilson (renowned garden designer) and Cathy Bates (community fundraising lead at Tynedale Hospice at Home) (Image: Acomb High House) A fundraising garden event has raised more than "3, 400 to support Tynedale Hospice at…...
'Magical' exhibition opening in Northumberland this weekend
11+ hour, 50+ min ago (192+ words) An exhibition promising a 'magical' summer experience is opening at The Sill this weekend. The national landscape discovery centre at Northumberland National Park will host "Flower Fairies and The Living Landscape: Magic, Nature and Northumberland National Park" from July 4, celebrating…...
England's sights on Mexico after comeback victory over DR Congo
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (539+ words) England fans are now turning their focus to Mexico after the Three Lions made it to the last 16 of the World Cup thanks to two late goals from "Harry Kane. The skipper said he had his "hero moment" after his…...
Popular BBC actor visits 'dreamy' Northumberland cafe while filming crime drama
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (352+ words) A television presenter and BBC actor delighted staff when he visited a Northumberland cafe. TV's Robson Green, known as an actor, singer and television presenter, is involved with the drama hailed as the 'new Vera'. Robson has been spotted in…...