1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (401+ words) The First Ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will discuss the future of independence for their respective countries when they meet on Monday (September 14). Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish National Party leader John Swinney and Sinn Féin…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (226+ words) A NEW council-backed scheme is helping more people access privately rented housing. Launched by Northumberland County Council (NCC), the initiative is designed to support residents unable to secure rental homes due to a lack of a guarantor. The council has…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (315+ words) Drafting the next Scottish budget will be “extremely challenging” amid tight fiscal conditions, the Deputy First Minister has said. Jenny Gilruth said she will not shy away from the challenge of balancing the Scottish Government’s books. She will be speaking…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (522+ words) A CLARINET choir will perform a concert in Corbridge as part of a cross-border tour. The Scottish Clarinet Choir, under the direction of artistic director and conductor John Cushing, will appear at St Andrew’s Church on Saturday, September 12, at 7pm. The…...

3+ week, 12+ hour ago   (192+ words) A poet who wrote bespoke verses on doorsteps across England is returning to the stage with a new show. Rowan McCabe, known as the world’s first door-to-door poet, will perform Hard Knocks at Queen’s Hall in Hexham on Tuesday, September…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (182+ words) A journey into the dark side of Northumberland is set to take centre stage as part of a summer exhibition. The event, Discover the Dark Side of Northumberland, will take place at Queen’s Hall in Hexham on Tuesday, September 8, at…...