Haltwhistle8 Jan 2026Mum praises work to tackle harmful relationshipsNorthumberland County Council is running a project in the wake of Holly Newton's murder.8 Jan 202618 Dec 2025Holly's Law left out of plans to protect womenHolly Newton was murdered by her ex-boyfriend but is not classed as a victim of domestic abuse.18 Dec 20253 Dec 2025'Holly died three years ago, nothing has changed'As a tree is planted for her murdered daughter, a mum says domestic abuse laws still need changing.3 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Delivery driver jailed for causing woman's deathJames Murdoch, from County Durham, carried on with his rounds after Victoria Blair fell. 14 Nov 20258 Nov 2025Car driver dies in crash with lorryThe man, aged in his 70s, was driving a Mercedes car which crashed with an HGV, police say.8 Nov 202519 Oct 2025Popular walking route viaduct repairs completeLambley Viaduct near Haltwhistle is repaired after a closure due to masonry falling from it.19 Oct 20257 Sep 2025New walking route takes in 'roof of England'The circular 301km (188 mile) trail traverses Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland.7 Sep 20251 Aug 2025Quoits resurgence a 'big success story'The ancient game is booming in Northumberland, with younger players also joining in.1 Aug 202516 Jul 2025'People were out for blood over Sycamore Gap tree felling'Haltwhistle is a popular spot for visitors to the part of Hadrian's Wall where the tree once stood.16 Jul 2025...
