Seaton Delaval news from Seaton Delaval, Northumberland from The Journal

Seaton Delaval news

Seaton Delaval florist wins silver medal at Chelsea Flower Show May 25 2012

A TALENTED florist has picked up a silver medal after impressing the judges with her first appearance at Chelsea Flower Show.Read

Seaton Delaval Hall issues Chilli Festival challenge May 22 2012

FOOD lovers who think they can handle the heat are being challenged to munch on the world’s hottest chilli pepper.Read

Seaton Delaval Hall to stage Georgian masquerade ball May 22 2012

VOLUNTEERS set the ball rolling yesterday in a project to re-create 18th-Century life in a historic Northumberland hall.Read

Seaton Delaval woman to carry Olympic torch May 19 2012

A WOMAN who has dedicated her life to coaching disabled sports stars has been chosen to be a Paralympic torch bearer. Read

Seaton Delaval Hall volunteers help group create wigs May 12 2012

THERE were plenty of big wigs around yesterday as volunteers worked on a project to entertain visitors to a Northumberland stately home.Read

Seaton Delaval folk too fat for new takeaway says councillor Apr 20 2012

A COUNCILLOR has caused outrage after she said a town has an obesity problem and does not need a new takeaway.Read

East Coast Emeralds marching band need your help Apr 20 2012

MARCHING band the East Coast Emeralds, who are based at New Hartley Memorial Hall, are looking for funds to continue playing and competing. The 30-member band recently held a sea dip which raised £1,000. If you can help, please contact Nichola Hood on 07725 900942.Read

Foodie events in Seaton Delaval Hall Apr 13 2012

THE population of Seaton Delaval Hall is set to dramatically swell this summer. In fact, by an astonishing 150,000. Luckily you’ll hardly notice the extra bodies.Read

Seaton Delaval residents’ bid to save Victoria and Albert pub Apr 04 2012

CAMPAIGNERS trying to save a community pub say they face a race against time to have their historic hostelry listed before a planning appeal.Read

North East Chilli Festival will show work of producers Mar 22 2012

THE heat is rising in Northumberland as the county gears up for its first-ever chilli festival this summer.Read

Carpenter saves crumbling coble for harbour town Mar 17 2012

A CARPENTER has spent months transforming a battered fishing boat which will now be celebrated as part of a village’s maritime heritage. 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

Seaton Delaval dad ready for 2,160-mile charity trek Mar 12 2012

WHEN Eddie Hall saw his tiny baby rushed to hospital struggling to breathe, he knew he had to thank medics for saving his son's life.Read

Seghill residents invited to Queen's Diamond Jubilee meeting Mar 01 2012

PEOPLE in Seghill are being invited to an open meeting to discuss how the village should mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year.Read

Mill Lane Bridge weight restriction to be permanent Feb 29 2012

A WEIGHT restriction imposed on a bridge in Northumberland is set to become permanent because of a lack of money for strengthening work.Read

Victory for Seaton Delaval locals as Tesco plan rejected Feb 23 2012

A BID to transform a community pub into a Tesco was thrown out by councillors sparking jubilant celebrations from villagers.Read

Power tools stolen from Seaton Sluice house Feb 15 2012

POWER tools and two Velux window sets were stolen by thieves who broke into a house in Seaton Sluice.Read

Seaton Delaval locals fight to keep Victoria and Albert Inn open Feb 15 2012

COMMUNITY campaigners say they are increasingly hopeful that officials will reject Tesco’s plans for their beloved local pub.Read

Man arrested in New Hartley after Chatton fisheries theft probe Feb 04 2012

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a £20,000 burglary at a Northumberland fishery.Read

Seaton Delaval Hall gets £24,400 grant for period research Feb 01 2012

THE colourful characters who made history at a Northumberland stately home are to be brought back to life in a new research project.Read