UNDER WRAPS
INTO THE VALLEY is RELAUNCHING
There are big changes coming to the online magazine for Tynedale and behind the scenes we’re working hard towards an exciting relaunch in July.
Until then we apologise for any disruption…but promise it will be worth it.
Valley News
Hexham: Abbey achieves £3m target thanks to Getty donation
Hexham Abbey’s drive to raise funds for its m regeneration project has succeeded after just over a year.
CORBRIDGE: Have you seen optician vandals?
Police appeal for witnesses after yobs smashed the window of an opticians in Corbridge
Corbridge woman claims she was adopted “illegally”
A criminal investigation could be launched into allegations birth mother’s signature may have been forged.
Carer dubbed “Maybo Mike” jailed for abuse at Hexham care home
Carer subjected vulnerable 36-year-old to sustained physical and mental abuse, court told
Tyne Valley abuse charity gets £75k Rock handout
A Tyne Valley charity, which provides support for victims of domestic abuse, has received a grant from the Northern Rock Foundation.
“Coward of the Titanic” author in Haltwhistle
Frances Wilson, author of an acclaimed new biography of J Bruce Ismay, the cowardly owner of the Titanic, will be talking about her book in Haltwhistle later this month
Hexham firm Matthew Charlton Slaters falls victim to building trade collapse
Hexham roofing contractors folds with the loss of 40 jobs after 170 years.
Letter from County Hall: why you should always look a gift horse in the mouth
County councillor Neil Bradbury witnessed at first hand how the public sector was outmanoeuvred by private business when it came to funding health improvements in the Tyne Valley. He says it should be a salutary lesson for us all.
Hexham’s Old Grammar School to go under the hammer in London
Hexham’s historic Old Grammar School will be sold at auction next month after failing to attract a buyer on the open market.
Quireboys and Britpop legends Ocean Colour Scene to headline Corbridge Festival
Veteran rockers Quireboys and 90s chart-toppers Ocean Colour Scene are the big names Corbridge Festival at Tynedale Park, an event loaded with local talent.
Valley Sport
Hexham hit the heights with a six goal demolition job on sorry Jacks
A barnstorming 2012 has taken Hexham FC to the top of the table and to a place in Division One – and Saturday’s 6-0 thrashing of Whickham Lang Jacks was the icing on the cake.
Swalwell the latest to fall victim to promotion-chasing Hexham
Another Saturday, another win for promotion hungry Hexham in their league clash against preseason favourites Swalwell
Newcastle United’s Euro bid has me in a Pardew Wonderland
Champions League football is now a real possibility on Tyneside thanks to Newcastle’s blistering run of form. Just don’t pinch me in case I’m dreaming, says Online Mag LEE HALL
New captain Armstrong drives in at Stocksfield Golf Club
New club captain Ritchie Armstrong hit his best drive ever to start the new golf season at Stocksfield Golf Club.
President’s Cup: Haltwhistle Cons march into final despite Hexham Phoenix’s return from the ashes
The all-conquering Haltwhistle Cons were given a real scare by Hexham Phoenix as their cracking Sunday league cup tie went to extra time.
Valley Lifestyle
TRAVEL: Carpe Diem, as Jet2 reopens the gates to the Eternal City
A new route from Newcastle to Rome means there’s no excuse not to plan a weekend break in the Eternal City.
HORSE SENSE: For sale – unemployed horse, one lady owner, will work for oats.
Our Katy is busy with the spring cleaning…and one of her horses is on the list for a clear-out.
PROPERTY: Putting my own Stamp on stifling house purchase tax
Gareth Jones, of Red Hot Property in Hexham, puts the boot into Stamp Duty
TRAVEL: Palma’s Portixol is the perfect bolthole for a Spring break
Just two hours from Newcastle, the Portixol Hotel in Palma, Majorca, is an ideal location for some much-needed Spring sunshine, relaxation, and the best G&Ts in the Balearics.
