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Vote 4 Northumberland

Vote for Northumberland

Northumberland has been nominated in the British Travel Awards in the category of Best UK Holiday Destination / County.  In 2014 Northumberland was awarded silver, beaten into the top spot by Cornwall. Up against Cornwall, Devon and Pembrokeshire, this year we are going for gold! Footballing legend Alan Shearer explained why he believes Northumberland deserves the... Read more

Go Set a Watchman Speed Reading

The long awaited and much publicised launch of Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman was quite an event in Corbridge with Forum Books hosting a speed reading of the newly published novel. Anne Jones, a retired teacher from Riding Mill read the book in the Forum in just 25 minutes on the morning of its... Read more

Hadrian’s Wall Bus

The Hadrian ’s Wall bus is proving a popular addition to the Northumberland area. Leaving from Hexham it proves an invaluable service for those without use of a car and walkers who want to do a linear route along part of the Hadrian’s Wall Trail.  The route passes close to most of the major  sites... Read more

New Head of Senior Rugby at Tynedale

Tynedale has today announced the appointment of Andy Buist to lead the senior rugby club for the 2015-16 season. The announcement comes following the club’s first relegation in league history and the departure of former Director of Rugby John Shotton and head coach Tom Borthwick in May. A former age group international lock forward and... Read more

Tickets for Major Corbridge Events

Just a reminder fromthe Tourist Information Centre on Hill Street that that have tickets now on sale for both the Tynedale Beer Festival 18th to 20th  June and the Corbridge Music Festival on 11th July, they are selling fast so drop in and buy yours soon!... Read more
Corbridge Festival 2015 Line Up

Corbridge Festival Line-up Announced

The organiser of the 2015 Corbridge Festival have announced the line-up for this years event…… “We’ve definitely got that Friday feeling and we’re excited to finally be able to share our line up for Corbridge Festival 2015! Of course Corbridge Festival is about more than the music. It’s a short break in the country where... Read more

Best Chippy!

Congratulations! The Angel Fish Shop has recently won the ‘Best Chippy Chips’ in Northumberland in the National Chip Week Awards. A great success in its first year.... Read more

Corbridge in Bloom

The judging for this year’s Corbridge in Bloom took place on Wednesday 22nd April. To achieve success, all residents were encouraged to keep the village litter free, dog foul free, and to display baskets, window boxes and tubs. Your support is greatly appreciated and plays a vital role in making Corbridge a pleasant and pretty... Read more

Tynedale Girls play for Scotland U20s.

Tynedale RFC Panthers U18s Caitlin Morrell and Hannah Illingworth started at 9 & 10 for Scotland U20s in their victory over the RAF on Saturday 14th February and ex Tynedale player Caity Mattinson captained England U20s at 9 in their victory over the Army on Tuesday. A great achievement for them and for the coaches... Read more
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