Reuben (8) pens plea for action

CONCERNED parents were among the many objectors to the Prudhoe fire station plans, but eight-year-old Reuben Biju decided to take matters into his own hands.

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Robbers wielded bars and chains

ARMED with metal bars and chains, two robbers burst into a Prudhoe convenience store and demanded cash from the terrified sales assistant.

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Barrage of objections fails to halt station

PLANS for a new fire station in Prudhoe have been given the go-ahead by county councillors, despite extensive local opposition.

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Residents protest against media centre ‘monstrosity’

AROUND 50 Prudhoe residents living near the town’s high school have signed a petition against plans to build a world-class media centre on the site.

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Family devastated by road tragedy

A FAMILY was ripped apart by tragedy on Sunday when a mother and daughter were killed in a car crash on the Military Road.

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Youth theatre places up for grabs

HEXHAM is set to make a dramatic impact on the county with the launch this summer of the first Northumberland Youth Theatre Festival.

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Taxi consoltation takes to the road

HARMONY is to be the keynote for Tynedale’s taxi drivers.

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Humshaugh news

A LOT of our community were stricken with grief and shock last Monday on hearing the tragic news of the death of Susan (Sue) Washington and her daughter Katie, who were both killed in a motor accident on the Military Road between Stagshaw and Chollerford the day before.

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Humshaugh news

A LOT of our community were stricken with grief and shock last Monday on hearing the tragic news of the death of Susan (Sue) Washington and her daughter Katie, who were both killed in a motor accident on the Military Road between Stagshaw and Chollerford the day before.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Bellingham news

AFTER a phone call this week, I finally found the answer as to why I occasionally see the odd delivery man wandering around Bellingham with a confused look on his face.

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Philip receives top honour

EX-RAILWAYMAN Philip Clark has been singled out for the most prestigious honour his home town can offer.

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News in brief

THIRTY-TWO sheep, worth a total of £4,800, were stolen from a farm in Bardon Mill.

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Four schools invited to 'outstanding' event

FOUR Tyne Valley first schools have been honoured by Ofsted in a celebratory event recognising outstanding schools in England.

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Police pass on parking duties

THE blind eye turned to parking offences in some parts of Hexham in recent months could soon be back in focus.

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Civic forum meets

PRUDHOE’S Civic and Community Forum will be holding its second meeting next Tuesday, February 9, at Prudhoe Community Church on South Road.

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Tesco arrests

SECURITY staff at Hexham’s Tesco supermarket caught five suspected shoplifters in four days.

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Driver arrested

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Chaos on ice-bound A69

SUB-ZERO temperatures plunged Tynedale’s roads back into chaos this week.

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Golf shoes stolen

A PAIR of golf shoes, a jacket and CDs were stolen from a red Vauxhall Astra which had broken down in Prudhoe last Friday.

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