Haltwhistle Local News
Huge healthcare trust to cover two counties
THE operator of hospitals in Hexham and Haltwhistle is poised to become one of the largest NHS foundation trusts in the country.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Fears grow for village as bus routes axed
DIVIDED village Gilsland is in danger of becoming even more cut off, villagers fear.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Tourist centre could book a place in library
PLANS are afoot in Haltwhistle to house a tourist information service in the town’s library during the winter months.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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First anniversary
ELDERLY folk in Haltwhistle congregated to celebrate the first birthday of their popular weekly drop-in centre.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Film company’s flash of inspiration
MUSIC videos made by a Haltwhistle film company have notched up more than 525,000 views on You Tube.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Walking festival marches to its own beat
YOU can sing or drum or bird-watch as you go. Or you can just let rip and have a damn good yomp across the moors.
Last updated 6 February 2012
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Flaming honour
A ONCE in a lifetime opportunity to carry the Paralympic Flame is being offered to shoppers in Tynedale.
Last updated 30 January 2012
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Courant supports Sports Relief mile
THEHexham Courant is urging its readers to get active and raise money for good causes at the same time.
Last updated 30 January 2012
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Karate teacher confesses to sordid abuse
A TYNEDALE karate instructor this week admitted a string of offences against girls.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Castle ahead of the game
WITH the London Games just around the corner, there will be no getting away from Olympic fever that is spreading across the country.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Fallen idol among best in world
THE life he knew now lies in tatters.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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The double life of karate Svengali
RESPECTFUL, quietly spoken and controlled, are all words which have been used to describe renowned martial arts expert, Henry Wilson Cook.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Town football development hasn’t heard final whistle
THE final whistle hasn’t been blown on plans to provide first-class football facilities in Haltwhistle.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Health chiefs missed care scheme deadline
HEALTH chiefs have failed to deliver on assurances that an application for a new integrated care scheme in Haltwhistle would be submitted before Christmas.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Crown court committal
A HALTWHISTLE man charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm will appear at Newcastle Crown Court.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Postman must brave the knocks
THE regional head of Royal Mail has been invited to face the wrath of customers angry with the lateness of their daily post.
Last updated 23 January 2012
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Town enjoys new look for 2012
THE town of Haltwhistle has adopted a new look for the new year, thanks to some smart new shop fronts.
Last updated 17 January 2012
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Stars in the eyes
THE public is being invited to participate in a major stargazing event near Haltwhistle on Wednesday.
Last updated 16 January 2012
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Instructor in court
A KARATE instructor will appear in court on Monday to face 43 charges that include sexual assault and possessing indecent images.
Last updated 16 January 2012
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Haltwhistle in line for faster broadband
HALTWHISTLE will have access to faster broadband by the summer of next year, BT has announced.
Last updated 16 January 2012
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