6+ hour, 41+ min ago   (452+ words) A GROUP representing around 90 Hexham businesses has taken over the town’s tourism website following the closure of the organisation that previously managed it. Hexham Business Group will now run the Visit Hexham website and its social media accounts, which promote…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (195+ words) Karbon Homes has joined the North East Chamber of Commerce as its newest Chamber Partner. The housing association, which owns and manages around 34,000 homes across the North East and Yorkshire, said the partnership will support its mission to deliver quality…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (829+ words) Concerns have been raised about North East Mayor Kim McGuinness’s plans for major bus reform across the region. The North East Strategic Mayoral Authority is currently consulting on a proposed bus franchising scheme that would bring services back under public…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (574+ words) The Conservative administration at Northumberland County Council has put itself on a collision course with the North East Mayor over plans to introduce a tourist tax across the region. Kim McGuinness is among the regional mayors who will be allowed…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (368+ words) A popular agricultural show in Northumberland will go ahead later this month despite concerns over a livestock disease. The Upper Redesdale Agricultural Show, taking place on September 26, has removed its sheep classes as a precaution due to the ongoing threat…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (146+ words) A TOP-rated cheese-themed restaurant in Hexham has rolled out its first wine and cheese tasting experiences. Oh La La at Cattle Market has revealed that its new Wine and Cheese Tasting Evenings will begin this Autumn. The cheese specialists, which…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (481+ words) A new commercial bakery has opened inside HMP Northumberland. The award-winning Oswin Project has converted a disused prison kitchen into new bakery facilities as part of a joint venture with prison operators Sodexo. The expansion is funded by Scottish Power,…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (190+ words) AN animal welfare team in Northumberland has been honoured with a top award for its work rehoming and reuniting stray dogs. The accolade recognises public service organisations that go above and beyond in delivering high standards of animal welfare. "The…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago   (226+ words) A NEW council-backed scheme is helping more people access privately rented housing. Launched by Northumberland County Council (NCC), the initiative is designed to support residents unable to secure rental homes due to a lack of a guarantor. The council has…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (789+ words) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed plans to axe 4,000 jobs across its global workforce over the next two years as part of efforts to slash costs by £1.7 billion. The cuts are largely expected to impact office roles, with the majority…...