News from Morpeth Herald
Botanical delights are just a short flight away
Gardeners are unable to resist visits to other people’s plots, and when a botanic establishment at Samares Manor in Jersey appeared on the radar it was embraced with enthusiasm. It was created in the 1920s by a Northumbrian millionaire philanthropist...
Morpeth and Ponteland strike gold in bloom awards
Morpeth and Ponteland have scooped gold in the Britain in Bloom awards. Morpeth and Ponteland landed the honours at the Royal Horticultural Society’s annual Britain in Bloom awards ceremony in Belfast last night. Morpeth won gold in the town section....
Switching on to energy efficiency
As consumers, we are constantly bombarded with information about energy and encouraged to switch suppliers. This is a minefield and for some of us it is difficult to navigate. However, help is at hand. Firstly, read your meter regularly and check your...
HERALD WAR REPORT
In this feature to commemorate the First World War, we will bring you the news as it happened in 1918, as reported by the Morpeth Herald. All material is published with kind permission of the Mackay family. We thank them for their support and...
Tenants raise impressive total for charity
A cheque for £1,500 was handed over when a Morpeth retirement property welcomed Colin Hardy, local representative for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, to a coffee morning. Tenants from Anchor’s St Christophers House in Abbey Meadows have raised...
Green light for merger of credit unions
Two credit unions have joined together to increase services to customers. Northumberland Credit Union (NCU) has merged with NEFirst Credit Union following unanimous approval from members at two meetings for a transfer of engagements proposal from the...
Rescue teams receive Commendation from Chief Constable
Mountain rescue volunteers have been honoured for the part they played during this year’s Beast from the East. Northumberland National Park and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue teams received a Commendation from the Chief Constable of Northumbria...
Topping out stage for new homes project in Ponteland
Ascent Homes’ latest apartment development, currently under construction in Ponteland, has reached a major milestone. Contractor Surgo Construction has reached the topping out stage at Hemingway Court – the former library site. There will be 25 one...
Special stone for Victoria Cross recipient
A commemorative stone was unveiled at a ceremony in Widdrington Station on Sunday to mark the 100th anniversary of an act of outstanding bravery during the First World War by James Bulmer Johnson. The Victoria Cross recipient enlisted with the...
Group’s call over flood insurance announcement
The Morpeth Flood Action Group (MFAG) is urging insurance companies to pass on the reductions in reinsurance premiums announced by a national organisation to householders. And residents in the areas covered by Flood Re – an independent body that is...
House prices increase in Northumberland
House prices in Northumberland increased by 1.6 per cent in August, contributing to a 2.4 per cent rise over the last 12 months. The latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows that the average property in the area sold for £158,900 –...
Fewer crimes making it to Crown Court
Fewer crimes are being prosecuted at Newcastle Crown Court, according to Ministry of Justice figures. This drop in cases is happening in most areas of England and Wales. Legal experts say that police do not have enough resources to complete...
World tournament delight for girls team
A group of young footballers at Ponteland Community Middle School will aim to achieve more English success in Spain when they take part in a major international event next year. Earlier this year, the team of Year 5 and 6 – now Year 6 and Year 7 –...
Council’s view on felling trees at site
Northumberland County Council has responded to criticism over the felling of trees overlooking the site of the new Morpeth First School to the east, which have stood for decades. A Merley Gate resident said in their letter to the Herald earlier this...
Learn more about town school at open day
Abbeyfields First School in Morpeth is opening its doors to prospective parents, carers and the wider community at its annual open day tomorrow. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about what the school has to offer at one of two...
Realtime News
- 18:48 Animal charity seeking dog walkers in Horncastle
- 18:48 Maggie Aderin-Pocock: ‘On a Chilean peak-top observatory, I’d go...
- 18:47 Man Utd star Ashley Young hails ‘world-class’ team-mate following...
- 18:47 Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes Niki Lauda demands TV in intensive care to...
- 18:47 Man targeted in 'vicious' attack at scrap metal yard in Renfrew
- 18:42 Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after arson attack on...
- 18:39 LOTTO RESULTS: Winning National Lottery numbers Saturday October 20
- 18:38 Desperate Honduran migrants push down border fence to get into Mexico
- 18:38 Man mistakes slow lane for hard shoulder and stops for a rest
- 18:36 'Very bad' - Nuno drops a hint after Wolves lose to Watford
- 18:36 'I am proud, we were comfortable' - Garry Monk on how clinical...
- 18:34 Morecambe 0 Colchester United 1: Match reaction
- 18:33 Brave teenage girls speak of moment they rescued distressed woman...
- 18:32 English Defence League hold protest rally in Manchester as...
- 18:32 US Mega Millions lottery reaches world record £1.2billion jackpot
- 18:27 Drone footage shows poachers in Beckingham
- 18:26 Alex Neil forced into late reshuffle after Preston North End lose...
- 18:26 Draw pleases Preston North End manager Alex Neil as they strike...
- 18:24 Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after arson attack on...
- 18:16 Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson in Bundesliga goals while Bayern stop...
- 18:14 Bus service will not serve Sheffield road due to parked cars
- 18:13 David Byrne: ‘My agent says I’m having a Leonard Cohen moment’
- 18:13 Witches, goblins and the quest to solve the mystery of dark matter
- 18:12 BIG INTERVIEW: Brendan Cole on his new tour, missing Strictly and...
- 18:12 Bus service will not serve Sheffield road due to parked cars
- 18:11 This is when Nuneaton and Bedworth's brilliant civic bonfires will...
- 18:11 The incredible impact rail staff wearing bodycams is having on our...
- 18:07 Here are LOADS of Christmas jobs you can apply for now in Hull
- 18:07 Students ditch ‘spirit of 68’ to learn strategic art of persuasion
- 18:07 Hate preacher Anjem Choudary has made ‘no friends’ at probation hostel
| « | ‹ | › | » | |||
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | ||||