Hexham Courant

Tourism group calls on businesses to promote central Hadrian

A tourism group is calling on more businesses to help promote visitor experiences in the heart of Hadrian's Wall country.

Skye musicians Valtos to headline Allen Valleys folk festival

Skye-based electronic folk duo Valtos have been announced as the Saturday night headliners for the 2026 Allen Valleys Folk Festival.

Ponteland High School celebrates one of its best ever GCSE results

A high school is celebrating one of its best-ever sets of GCSE results.

Major suicide prevention campaign to visit Northumberland

A national campaign to raise awareness of suicide prevention will visit Northumberland as part of its UK-wide tour.

Cumbria Police carried out 3,748 stop and searches in first six months of 2026

CUMBRIA Constabulary carried out 3,748 stop and searches in the first six months of 2026, with more than seven in 10 resulting in no further act…

Andy Burnham signals fresh look at A1 dualling plans

Andy Burnham is willing to explore a revived vision to dual the A1 in Northumberland.

Hexham MP welcomes £65 million drought funding boost for North East farmers

A £65 million support package has been announced to help farmers manage the impact of prolonged drought.

Major water upgrade brings traffic lights and road closures to Northumberland

Work will begin on a major investment in a Northumberland town with temporary traffic management in place next week.

Corbridge mum takes on 24-hour mountain challenge for school playground

A Corbridge mum is taking on a 24-hour mountain challenge to raise funds for a new playground.

Readers share tributes to firefighter and welcome restaurant plans

Our readers shared their thoughts on recent news stories, from a scout's success to the death of a popular firefighter.

Traditional country pub reopens in rural Northumberland village

A 'traditional country pub' has reopened in a Northumberland village.

Hexham volunteer chosen to represent UK at World Scout Jamboree

A volunteer from Hexham has been selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Jamboree.

Fratelli family reveal plans for new restaurant at former Hexham Courant office

Work to convert the former Hexham Courant office into a second Fratelli's location has begun, with the popular Italian restaurant revealing…

New group launches in the Tyne Valley offering creative support for mums

Motherhood is the focus of a new group in the Tyne Valley, offering creative support and community.

Northumberland town set for community banking return after major bank closures

Community banking is set to return to Hexham as a local credit union plans a new service point in the town, following a string of high street ba…

MP Column: The importance of protecting our planet

As I’ve been speaking to people across the constituency, whether at street surgeries in communities like Shotleyfield and Stonehaugh, at drop-in…

Aldi urges Northumberland shoppers to back pet food donation drive

Aldi is inviting customers in Northumberland to support a pet food donation campaign.

Lonely Labrador still searching for her happy ending after pups find homes

A Labrador, who has watched all her pups go to new homes, is still looking for a loving new family.