August 2009 Archives

Bedlington Terriers were knocked out in the FA Cup Preliminary Round, even though they led until the 70th minute through Tony Shandran and Lee Ludlow.

Brett Renshaw started Garforth Town's fightback at The Welfare ground and, after Duncan Williams restored parity in the 84th minute, he scored the winner in additional time.

More than 4,000 sign free parking petition

Posted by The Journal on Aug 28, 09 10:23 AM in News

More than 4,000 people have signed a petition against any moves to introduce car parking charges in south east Northumberland, it is claimed.

Blyth Valley MP Ronnie Campbell organised the petition amid fears that a review of car parking currently being carried out by the county council could result in the end of free parking in towns like Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington and Cramlington.

At present drivers have to pay to park in towns such as Berwick, Seahouses, Alnwick, Morpeth and Hexham - while it remains free in the former Blyth Valley and Wansbeck areas.

Glendale ShowfieldAfter a packed summer of family events around Northumberland, the final weekend of the summer holidays is beckoning, with another busy programme across the county.

The event likely to attract the biggest crowd is the Glendale Show (pictured), now in its 117th year, featuring a host of rural attractions and stalls. Spectacular carriage driving and falconry displays and a Ready Steady Cook style cooking competition are some of the highlights of the event on Bank Holiday Monday.

In the bottom corner of the county on the same day, Blanchland & Hunstanworth Show (see link below) will be taking place, and two days before on Saturday Bellingham will also be welcoming visitors to its Show to take part and watch various traditional competitions.

This year's GCSE results have been confirmed as the best yet.

More teenagers than ever are leaving North East schools with at least five A* to C grades.

And thousands of pupils were seeing stars yesterday as they achieved the highest grade possible.

From left, Tegan Rawlinson, Hayley Boulden and Rachel Ross of St Benet Biscop RC High School

From left, Tegan Rawlinson, Hayley Boulden and Rachel Ross of St Benet Biscop RC High Schooll

Northumberland school St Benet Biscop RC High, in Bedlington, followed their best ever A-level results last week with record breaking GCSEs.

Northumberland Tourism relaunches website

Posted by The Journal on Aug 28, 09 08:52 AM in News

Stuart Mclennan, online marketing executive at Northumberland Tourism at Longhirst Hall near Morpeth for the launch of the new websiteA new look for Northumberland online is being fronted by TV presenter Wendy Gibson.

The BBC personality features in a video on Northumberland Tourism's relaunched website, offering potential visitors to the region a virtual tour of some of its highlights.

Among the sites explored from spectacular aerial views are Hadrian's Wall, Bamburgh Castle, Berwick, and Lindisfarne.

Barton to appear at court in Bedlington

Posted by The Journal on Aug 27, 09 09:45 AM in News

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with a road traffic offence in Northumberland.

It follows an incident when his car was allegedly caught by a speed camera exceeding a 30mph limit on the A69 at Haydon Bridge in December last year.

Barton, 26, has been charged with failing to supply details of the identity of the driver of the vehicle to Northumbria Police.

Ballot boxA major review of local government boundaries in Northumberland is entering its second phase.

The Boundary Committee for England has started a second round of public consultation on future arrangements for the county's new unitary council.

The main purpose of the review is to ensure "electoral equality" following the restructuring of local government last year.

Bedlington Terriers take leaders to the wire

Posted by The Journal on Aug 27, 09 08:52 AM in Sport

West Allotment Celtic moved back to the top of the Skilltrainingltd Northern League First Division - but they were taken to the wire by Bedlington Terriers.

John Campbell gave Celtic the lead on the stroke of half time and Lee McAndrew made it two midway through the second period, but when Anthony Shandran reduced the deficit the visitors had to hang on for a crucial 2-1 victory.

Young people across Northumberland are looking forward to university life after picking up top A-level grades.

Students at Bedlingtonshire Community High School achieved a 96% pass rate and 31% of grades were As and Bs.

Two students gained three straight As and five students' grades were all As and Bs.

Ladies at Bedlington Tesco raise cancer funds

Posted by The Journal on Aug 26, 09 09:33 AM in News

A group of 14 women employees at the Tesco store in Bedlington have raised £567 for Cancer Research UK by taking part in the 5km Race for Life event in Newcastle's Exhibition Park.

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