Local News
Artefacts named in top 100
A small leather football dating back to the 19th century and the very boat used by Grace Darling to rescue survivors – a range of exhibits at north Northumberland attractions have been chosen for a new showcase to celebrate the region.
Community chest funds working well
More than 60 voluntary and community groups in north Northumberland received grants last year from the county council’s Community Chest.
Get yourself out and about at the walking festival
The popular Rothbury and Coquetdale Midsummer Walking Festival takes place later this month, offering trekkers breathtaking views, outstanding scenery and the chance to find out more about the landscape.
Observatory opened to the public to raise charity cash
A private observatory is to be opened to the public to raise money for charity.
Charity in urgent appeal for drivers
Due to an increased demand for its service, Bell View is looking for drivers who can spare one to two hours per week transporting older people.
District News
Acklington WI May meeting
There was no speaker at the May meeting of Acklington WI as it was resolutions night.
Roddam WI Annual meeting
The president of Roddam WI, Janet Laycock, welcomed 23 members and Brenda Houlison, WIA, to the annual meeting of Roddam WI.
Alnwick Embroiderers’ Guild
Alnwick Embroiderers’ Guild recently listened to Jenni Young talk about her visit to Bangladesh as part of a meet the people tour organised by Traidcraft, an organisation which promotes fair trade and self-help in several countries throughout the world.
Cheviot Valleys Flower Club, April meeting
At the April meeting of the Cheviot Valleys Flower Club, Jean Gibbon entertained us with a demonstration, Celebrations.
Lesbury WI, May meeting
The attendance at the May meeting of Lesbury WI was affected by members’ illness, attendance at other meetings and holidays, but those who did attend thoroughly enjoyed a meeting with a difference.
Regional News
Projects receive lottery funding
More than £500,000 has been awarded to a charity that aims to prevent vulnerable children across Tyne and Wear falling prey to sexual exploitation.
Man admits body disposal attempt
One of the men accused of killing wealthy oil executive Carole Waugh, who was originally from Durham, has admitted attempting to dispose of her body.
Mr Bean actor 'surprised' at award
Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson, who grew up in the North East, has said he was surprised when he found out he was being made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Watchdog urges gun owner disclosure
Gun owners should declare police cautions when applying for licences, a watchdog has said, in the wake of a case where a taxi driver with a history of violence killed three women with a legally owned weapon in County Durham.
Council accused over plantpot ban
Gardeners in North Tyneside who won council awards for sprucing up their pedestrianised street said they have been asked to remove hundreds of pots because of health and safety concerns.
National News
Assange expects to stay in embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London even if sex charges against him are dropped, because he fears moves are already under way to extradite him to the United States, he has revealed.
Guides drop God vow from Promise
It has been a part of the Promise for over a century, but from now on girls will no longer pledge their devotion to God when they join the Guides.
Iraq claims legal ruling expected
The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government.
MP demand over watchdog 'cover-up'
An MP has called for an urgent question to be tabled in the House of Commons following allegations that health bosses covered up a failure to investigate a hospital where mothers and babies died through neglect.
New food labels help fight obesity
A new front-of-pack food label that has the support of health groups and all the major supermarkets has been launched to help tackle the obesity crisis.
Business
‘More say when we are all united on tourism’
Members of the North Northumberland Tourism Association (NNTA) are calling on other businesses to join with them, in order to strengthen the industry’s voice locally.
Business leaders call for growth
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has called on the Government to back regional business with investment to increase North East contributions to UK PLC.
Give local farmers your support
A north Northumberland farm will be open to the public next month as part of a national event which showcases British farming.
VET’S DIARY: Practice makes perfect for vets
A few years ago (OK, a bit more than that!), I was a veterinary student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, which of course was, and still is, the best of the vet schools, writes Steve Carragher.
Columnists
Right to crack down on uniform
I am writing on behalf of some of the students from the Duchess’s Community High School in Alnwick about the recent article (Northumberland Gazette newspaper and website, June 6) posted about uniform.
Editor’s comment: Help us in the North East to help ourselves
This week, we, along with all of the other newspapers across the North East, are pleased to throw our support behind the NEvolution campaign, championing the region in which we live and work.
Editor’s comment: Controversy exemplifies our pride in Armed Forces
If ever there was an issue which has stirred up a massive public reaction, then the Union flag controversy in Amble is it.
VET’S DIARY: Practice makes perfect for vets
A few years ago (OK, a bit more than that!), I was a veterinary student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, which of course was, and still is, the best of the vet schools, writes Steve Carragher.
Highs and low for community charities
So often in this column we reflect on the generosity and community spirit of the people of north Northumberland.
Farming
VET’S DIARY: Practice makes perfect for vets
A few years ago (OK, a bit more than that!), I was a veterinary student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh, which of course was, and still is, the best of the vet schools, writes Steve Carragher.
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Weather for Northumberland
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South east
