David Bawn

David Auld.

Well-known lawyer marks 50 years as a qualified solicitor

From left, Steve Frake, David Bawn, Sarah-Ann Martin and Chris Pace.

Two new partners announced at solicitors

From left, Tracey Bell, town clerk, Coun Rachael Hogg, new Morpeth Mayor, and Coun David Bawn. Picture courtesy of Coun Bawn.

New Mayor of Morpeth is chosen

Ballot box.

Tories once again have majority of Morpeth town councillors following election

Coun David Bawn pictured outside The Pavilion in Morpeth.

Tories retain county council seats in Morpeth and Ponteland

A view of Morpeth. Picture by Google.

A historic market town earns first place on a 'best in the North East' guide

The rowing boats in Morpeth. Picture courtesy of Cllr David Bawn.

Morpeth councillor reassures residents over 'iconic' rowing boats

An artistic rendering of a typical data centre design for conceptual purposes. Photo: QTS/Northumberland County Council.

Upskilling residents 'absolutely key' to new AI datacentre

County councillors, county council staff and Morpeth Town councillors supporting the new campaign.

New campaign to target smokers dropping cigarettes down drains

The A1 near Burgham Park.

A1 dualling scheme scrapped by Government

Coun David Bawn outside The Pavilion at its grand opening event in 2021.

New building in Morpeth would be new home for band if project gets green light
Moves are underway on a project to add a new building at a site in Morpeth that would become the new home for the Ellington Colliery Band (ECB).
Andrew Coulson

The Keel Row shopping centre in Blyth, which has now closed. Photo: NCJ Media.

Council criticised for 'lack of public consultation' on closure of Keel Row

Traffic on the single-lane section of the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Fears over A1 dualling as Tories claim region will be 'left behind' under Labour

David Bawn with the Mental Health Law Accreditation.

Solicitor earns mental health accreditation

Coun Alison Byard and Coun David Bawn.

Councillors react to Planning Inspector giving new homes bid the green light

King Edward VI School in Morpeth.

£6m allocated for sports hall project at Morpeth's high school

Staff and friends of Morpeth firm David Auld & Co did a sponsored climb.

Firm completes sponsored climb of The Cheviot for rescue team

The A1 near Felton, which needs dualling.

Calls for A1 dualling in Northumberland planning approval to be brought forward

A CGI of the proposed Britishvolt plant at Cambois.

Councillors call for answers on future of Britishvolt site

Emma Philipson, left, and Kerry McKenna.

Double promotion at Morpeth law firm

Coun Alison Byard and Coun David Bawn.

Disappointment after service station, hotel, business units approved on appeal

Coun Jade Crawford is the new Mayor of Morpeth. Picture by Ken Stait.

First time as Morpeth Mayor for 24-year-old councillor

Members of Morpeth Amateur Swimming Club outside the new leisure centre. Picture by Michael Gant.

New £21m leisure centre in Morpeth is open

County Hall, Morpeth.

'Not that one!" jokes council leader following appointment of Stephen Gerrard

One of the two swimming pools at the new centre.

New leisure centre opening date is revealed

Coun David Bawn has announced that the Morpeth Town Council precept for 2023/24 will remain frozen at last year’s rates.

Local authority in Morpeth freezes council tax precept for 2023/24

The leisure centre will feature a six-lane swimming pool with a spectator gallery, a learner pool, spa facilities, a four-court sports hall, a new gym and functional training offer, a dedicated cycling studio, two fitness studios, a cafe area and soft play.

Milestone for town’s new leisure centre as construction work is complete

Morpeth tip and Prudhoe tip will now only open four days per week.

Some tips to close three days per week following council spending cuts
Two Northumberland tips will slash their opening hours following cutbacks approved in the council budget.
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From left, Phoebe Lister, Shannon Imray and Shelley Piper.

Trio of promotions at law firm in town

Members of Morpeth Forum, along with representatives from Northumberland County Council, Active Northumberland and Advance Northumberland, look around the new centre. Picture by Helen Smith Photography.

New milestone for £21m Morpeth Leisure Centre

Northumberland County Council staff and councillors at the new car park in Goosehill.

New 142-space car park in Morpeth is now open

Eye-catching fireworks in Morpeth on November 5. Picture by David Thompson.

Fireworks for 18th birthday celebration in Morpeth

Map showing the location of the planning application site. Picture from Google Maps.

County councillors reject plans for hotel, service station and homes

Coun Alison Byard and Coun David Bawn.

Councillors welcome broadband upgrade works

Poorest residents in Northumberland currently pay eight per cent of their total bill.

Calls to axe council tax for poorest residents

From left, Steve Frake, Jennifer Bell and David Bawn.

Jennifer's delight at becoming a partner at law firm in Morpeth

Signage for the new Morpeth Leisure Centre.

Less than 20 weeks to go for Morpeth's new leisure centre

The junction of the A192 and the road which leads to the Lancaster Park estate. Picture from Google.

No traffic lights at key Morpeth junction welcomed by councillors

Morpeth Leisure Centre under construction.

Morpeth's new leisure centre will be eco-friendly

Coun Alison Byard, Mayor of Morpeth 2022/23. Picture by Ken Stait.

Third time as Mayor of Morpeth for Alison

Coun David Bawn, left, and Kevin Gray.

Milestone for owner of Morpeth opticians

Northumberland County councillors have voted down a proposal that would have forced all councillors who are members of any masonic lodges.

Proposal to force councillors who are Masons to declare membership voted down

Morpeth Lions and helpers during the street collection in March.

Another street collection in Morpeth to help Ukraine refugees

Coun David Bawn, Carole Kirk (Home Instead South East Northumberland) and Rhona Dunn, right.

Company's bake sale adds to Morpeth Mayor's fundraising efforts for mental healt...

The Morpeth beauty spots where you can enjoy a scenic walk include Carlisle Park.

Morpeth included in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list
Community stalwarts in Morpeth have spoken of their delight as the town has been named as one of the top places to have a home in a prestigious national publication.
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Coun David Bawn with pupils from Morpeth All Saints Church of England First School holding their commemorative mugs.

Morpeth digging in as part of Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Les Sage with Coun David Bawn, Mayor of Morpeth, and his daughters.

Thousands donated in Morpeth to help Ukraine refugees

From left, David Auld & Co Partner Steve Frake, David Bawn and Chris Pace.

Morpeth firm welcomes new associate

From left, Steve Frake, Chris Gibson and David Bawn.

Morpeth man starts trainee solicitor role at firm

Coun David Bawn, left, and Coun Richard Dodd.

Plans for apartments in Morpeth street get green light in narrow vote

Paul Scott, county councillor for Northumberland, who died suddenly last week.

Tributes paid to hardworking and passionate Northumberland councillor

Significant damage was caused at the ATS tyre centre in Morpeth. Picture courtesy of Northumberland County Council.

Repairs continue after major damage by Storm Arwen

The head of the parade in Morpeth. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Morpeth comes together to remember fallen

Councillors have decided not to cancel council tax bills altogether for the poorest in Northumberland.

Calls to axe council tax bills for Northumberland's poorest fall on deaf ears

One of the giant poppies in Ponteland.

Events in Morpeth to honour fallen and giant poppies in Ponteland

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