News at a glance
Stanley's memoirs reveal black humour of war
STANLEY Hicken did not plan to become the first Allied squaddie to drive a tank into the French city of Caen during the Normandy invasion of 1944.
Last updated 27 August 2010
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List of councillors' expenses
Colin Horncastle, South Tynedale: £27,426.96 (£12,624.96 basic plus £12,150 special responsibility and £2,652 expenses)
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Volunteers clear up after raiders target pavilion
HEARTLESS thieves, believed to be cashing in on a booming scrap metal market, have caused thousands of pounds of damage at a well-used sports pavilion, maintained by volunteers from the local community.
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School duo rise to the pub challenge
TWO members of staff from Allendale First School formed part of a team of three women who tackled an 80-mile walking challenge recently.
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Best feet forward at Kielder
A LINE-UP of unusual ‘sole searching’ activities will take place next week in Kielder Forest and Water Park.
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Painting a greener image
ECO-FRIENDLY students have been brushing up on their artistic skills by creating an environmentally inspired mural for tissue manufacturer, SCA Hygiene in Prudhoe.
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Katy lives up to fine tradition
ONE of the great delights of Hexham, for both resident and visitor alike, is the wealth of art and culture to be found in this pleasant and friendly market town.
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Road rules come under scrutiny
STATE of the art technology is being used to ensure that road lines and signs in Tynedale are correct and in good condition.
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Outdoor festival for town
HALTWHISTLE has been chosen as the launch point for a celebration of the great Northumberland outdoors this autumn.
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Stocksfield fun run
FORMER Olympic athlete Brendan Foster will be shouting on participants of the first ever Stocksfield Fun Run.
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Brisk business at residents' fair
ARTS and crafts produced by residents of the Manors extra care scheme in Prudhoe were sold at a summer fair and open day on Saturday.
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Retune your radio
REAL Radio listeners in Hexham will need to re-tune their radios today as the station’s frequency changes to 101.2FM in the Hexham area.
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Lottery bids come up trumps for Tynedale
PROJECTS across Tynedale are celebrating after winning bumper pay-outs from the National Lottery.
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Libraries more computer friendly
PLANS to boost broadband provision in rural libraries have been given the go-ahead.
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Crash leaves two in hospital
TWO people are critically ill in hospital after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A69 near Hexham.
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Rescue team boost
A PONTELAND-BASED mountain rescue team has taken delivery of a new all-terrain ambulance that will help reach casualties in remote locations.
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Helmand reunion
THE powder keg that is Helmand province in Afghanistan is no place for staging family reunions.
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Wylam news
TODAY and tomorrow, at 7.30pm in Wylam Institute is your last chance to see the wonderful young people’s group Green Shoe’s Andy Capp: A Musical, book by Trevor Peacock, music by Alan Price, lyrics by Alan Price and Trevor Peacock. Based on Reg Smythe’s cartoon strip, the musical conjures up the timeless dream world of work-shy, beer-swilling Andy Capp. Tickets from Stobos in Wylam or from Kat Conaty on 07968 954378.
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An old favourite makes a
THE County Show doesn’t even provide a class for them, but this year Falstone Show welcomed back one of the Border Country’s oldest hill breeds to its already packed sheep agenda.
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Humshaugh news
ON THURSDAY, September 2, Humshaugh mothers’ union meets in St Peter’s church for an afternoon service led by Jennie Jones. All welcome.
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