Exciting time’ for rural hub despite coronavirus

AS a place designed to support and showcase local businesses, Kirkharle courtyard became a vital community hub for rural communities throughout lockdown.

Wind farm offers covid-19 emergency lifeline

SMALL businesses based in rural areas of the district have been awarded cash injections from Vattenfall’s Ray Wind Funds ‘Covid-19 Emergency Fund.’

Funds help young farmer in his studies

A YOUNG farmer has been able to continue his studies in agriculture thanks to a community funding grant.

Birthday presents for long-established Hexham Sunday League team, Barrasford

Birthday presents for long-established Hexham Sunday League team, Barrasford

Mountain rescue team drone pilots are ready for action

Mountain rescue team drone pilots are ready for action

Rural broadband plan picks up speed

A PROJECT to bring better broadband to the North Tyne and Redesdale area has taken a significant step forward.

Residents join forces to save their village pub

RESIDENTS fighting to save their village pub have launched a community group to keep it open.

Birtley Craft Group receives funding boost

A THRIVING North Tyne craft group has benefited from funding to extend its regular programme.

Northumberland primary school pupils take to the shed to build for the future

Belsay First School in Northumberland has invested in a invention shed to help teach children practical skills.

New service for Age UK Northumberland after funding boost

A CHARITY which supports older people across Northumberland has been given a funding boost.

Ray Wind Farm cash available to North Tyne and Redesdale communities

COMMUNITY projects in the North Tyne and Redesdale are being encouraged to apply for a fund created from energy generated by the Ray Wind Farm, near Kirkwhelpington.