Soldiers from all over the world are training with our troops for the missions after Afghanistan in Otterburn in Northumberland. I pulled on my waterproofs and boots to join… Read more “Soldiers Train at Otterburn Camp”
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Allendale Middle School to Close
Allendale Middle School in West Northumberland is to close. The decision was taken at a council meeting on Monday 28th January.
Holocaust Memorial Day: “I will be thinking of my sister”
Imagine as an eleven year old being put on a train and sent, on your own, to Britain without speaking a word of English. Otto Deutsch’s mother… Read more “Holocaust Memorial Day: “I will be thinking of my sister””
North East Snow
Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and transport hassle have descended upon the North East once again. First it got cold… Of course, for many people, particularly the elderly,… Read more “North East Snow”
Spike in TV Recycling after Olympics and Digital Switchover
Have you got a new TV this year? Recycling centres have seen a few booms in the numbers of Tvs coming to them: first there was January,… Read more “Spike in TV Recycling after Olympics and Digital Switchover”
Kielder Marathon
On 6th October hundreds of amateur athletes competed in the Kielder 10K and Run Bike Run events. And then on Sunday 7th October 1200 pounded the track… Read more “Kielder Marathon”
Hexham River Hydro
A River Hydro project is being proposed on the banks of the Tyne in Hexham. I’ve been finding out more about the project:
Ice Cream Seller Leads Parking Row in Hexham
The town that hates parking wardens so much they need body cameras for protection…Hexham in Northumberland. This time the parking row is being led by an ice cream seller who… Read more “Ice Cream Seller Leads Parking Row in Hexham”
Northumberlandia Opens
Some lucky people have had a sneak preview of Northumberlandia. It’s the huge sculpture of a woman built into the land on the Blagdon Estate in south-east… Read more “Northumberlandia Opens”
Jessie J Plays At Alnwick Castle
Alnwick in Northumberland is gearing up for Jessie J…round 2. She was due to play at the Castle last month but called it off at the last… Read more “Jessie J Plays At Alnwick Castle”
Fiona Marley Paterson 