Bellingham, Kielder & North Tyne news from the North Tyne Valley, Northumberland from The Journal

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Horsley Banks Farm stables bid is rejected Mar 16 2012

A PROPERTY millionaire has been told he cannot build new stables on his farm in Northumberland.Read

Mystery over accident that killed Seghill dad Mar 12 2012

A FAMILY has paid tribute to a 'wonderful husband and dad' who died after falling from his motorbike while riding through Northumberland's Kielder Forest.Read

Newcastleton, near Kielder Forest hosts bike event Mar 07 2012

CYCLISTS from across the country are heading to the North for an eight-day festival of races.Read

Kielder Forest to hold 'goshawk walk' Mar 02 2012

A THREE-HOUR “goshawk walk” will set off in Kielder Forest on Saturday, March 10.Read

Permission given for Northumberland fish and chip van Mar 01 2012

FISH-AND-CHIP van man Damien Weston emerged battered but victorious last night in his bid to sell from the roadside in three villages.Read

Row sparked by Northumberland mobile chip shop Feb 29 2012

TAKEAWAY food wars have blown up in north Northumberland over a mobile fish-and-chip shop.Read

Anglers’ dismay at one that got away Feb 25 2012

FISHERMEN have expressed their disappointment at the news that a popular Northumberland fishing destination will not open to the public this year.Read

Have a heart and enter Hadrian hike Feb 21 2012

HEART charity campaigners are appealing for walkers to take part in the 10th anniversary of their Hadrian’s Wall Hike.Read

Kielder named top place to view the Milky Way Feb 18 2012

A STAR performer rating has been awarded to one of Northumberland’s prime visitor landscapes. Kielder Water & Forest Park has been declared a Milky Way location because its dark skies afford such spectacular views of the heavens.Read

Kielder Marathon cheat banned from 2012 event says Steve Cram Feb 16 2012

A RUNNER who hopped on a bus for part of last year’s Kielder Marathon will not be allowed to participate in the 2012 event.Read

Rural Northumberland GP cash cuts may be overturned Feb 10 2012

A CONTROVERSIAL move to cut funding to rural GP practices could be overturned after a North East health trust was forced to re-assess its decision.Read

Bellingham Library to move to Bellingham Town Hall Feb 06 2012

THE FIRST step to make council services more accessible to the public will take place in a Northumberland town.Read

Restauranteurs to give talk to catering trade hopefuls Feb 03 2012

HELEN Greer of the Feathers Inn at Hedley-on-the-Hill, and Richard Slade of the Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant in Wark, will give a talk to catering trade hopefuls next month.Read

West Woodburn Army cadet Bethany Charlton is honoured Feb 02 2012

SCHOOLGIRL Bethany Charlton has become an Army hotshot since joining the cadets.Read

Battlesteads Hotel and Restaurant earns three-star award Jan 31 2012

A NORTH EAST restaurant has been given an award for its sustainability.Read

Kielder Observatory to stage half-term night-sky treat Jan 26 2012

PARENTS can thank their lucky stars for this out-of-the-world solution to half-term blues.Read

Hopes for new children's playground at Byrness Jan 20 2012

A NEW children’s playground may be built in Byrness, north Northumberland.Read

Pilot project for three Northumberland parish councils Jan 14 2012

THREE parish councils in Northumberland are to be part of a national pilot project which aims to allow local people to shape how their communities will develop in the future.Read

Calvert Trust and Sylvia Adams Trust join forces Jan 06 2012

TWO charities have come together to help more disabled people enjoy sailing in Northumberland.Read

Bellingham ex-smoker mum backs campaign for plain cigarettes packaging Jan 05 2012

A MOTHER-OF-TWO who started smoking at the age of just nine is supporting a campaign that is urging the Government to adopt plain packaging for cigarettes in a bid to deter young smokers.Read