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Curtain comes up on summer fair event

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:21 GMT

The first Alnwick Summer Fair is being held on Monday, and people are being encouraged to enter their horticultural and baking efforts for competition.

VET’S DIARY: Practice makes perfect for vets

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:49:45 GMT

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.

Livestock prices, w/e May 18

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:48:26 GMT

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Car boot sale and strawberry tea

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:43:54 GMT

A car boot sale takes place in the Bullring in Beadnell on Sunday to raise funds for the Christmas lights.

Friends pedal for pounds

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:10:47 GMT

An Alnwick man, whose mother and cousin have battled brain tumours, is gearing up to tackle a 150-mile bike ride to raise money for research into the condition.

Decline of high streets is a focus for women’s institute

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:07:47 GMT

A nationwide campaign for shoppers to keep it local and support high streets has been drawn up by the women’s institute – and branches in north Northumberland are throwing their support behind the fight.

Restaurant takes on a new vibe after years out of use

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:06:07 GMT

A new restaurant is set to open in Alnwick this week after years as an empty venue.

Street fair to raise funds for hospice

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:04:53 GMT

A host of activities, events and more will take place in Rothbury on Bank Holiday Monday as the annual street fair comes to town.

Man was ‘failed’ by paramedic

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:02:39 GMT

The North East Ambulance service (NEAS) ‘failed’ in its care of a man suffering from a heart attack, an inquest heard.

Show gets taste of technology

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:13 GMT

Visitors to Northumberland County Show can get a taste of new broadband technology on offer in the county.

Friary hosts open garden event

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:58:09 GMT

Alnmouth Friary is hosting a garden open day on Sunday from 2pm. Proceeds will go towards the Friary.

Make use of First World War funds

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:56:42 GMT

MP Sir Alan Beith is urging communities in the area to apply for the new £6million First World War: then and now fund, which the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has launched.

Amble man must control dogs

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:51:04 GMT

An Amble man has been handed two dog control orders. Derwick Ramsey, 43, of Newburgh Street, was ordered to muzzle his Akitas, Maggie and Mavin, keep them on leads and they must wear collars bearing their name and owner’s details in a public place.

Decison on prison takeover delayed amid tagging probe

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:50:32 GMT

Justice ministers have delayed the outsourcing of HMP Northumberland because of an investigation into mismanagement in contracts with private security companies which provide electronic tagging.

Litter sweeps questioned

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:49:15 GMT

The frequency of mechanical sweeping in Amble has been brought into question, amid concerns over the town’s tidiness.

Thieves target life-saving charity’s base

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:47:12 GMT

A celebration event at a north Northumberland lifeboat station was marred after thieves struck, depriving the charity of hundreds of pounds of equipment and raffle prizes.

New council – same old in-fighting

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:44:43 GMT

Disruption was the name of the game at the new county council’s first meeting yesterday afternoon as the Tories protested against what they saw as a move towards ‘a one-party state’.

Car boot sale at heritage railway

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:06 GMT

The Aln Valley Railway’s Alnwick Lionheart site will be open from Saturday to Monday, with short rides and more.

Boot bargains at fund-raising sale

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:38:46 GMT

Alnwick Lions Club is holidng its next car boot sale on Saturday at 9am in the Homebase car park, Alnwick, by permission of Northumberland Estates.

Party leaves beach in mess

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:36:21 GMT

Visitors to north Northumberland were astounded to find a beach littered with rubbish after a party.