Morpeth Herald

09/02/2025

The Royal Mint launches limited edition Red Arrows 50p coins - prices from £15 👇
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These collectors' items are limited editions to ensure they remain valuable - and some are already incredibly expensive

08/02/2025

“We have been unable to grieve, heal and move forward" 💔
[via NationalWorld]

Two-month-old Ben Cordon died after antibiotics weren’t given until after he suffered a cardiac arrest, an inquest has heard

08/02/2025

Northumberland Zoo have opened applications for their photography competition.

Northumberland Zoo have opened applications for their photography competition to be in with a chance of having your work feature as the front page of their 2026 calendar.

08/02/2025

The High Sheriff awarded almost 60 grants of £1250.

The High Sheriff of Northumberland awarded almost 60 grants of £1250 to community groups and charities working with young people.

08/02/2025

Northumberland is blessed with lots of beautiful stretches of coast, as well as beautiful towns and countryside locations.

With just a few more weeks of winter to go, we are wrapping up our walks guide for the season.

07/02/2025

Netflix is raising its prices for UK users in 2025 🚨

07/02/2025

"He was a beloved dad, grandad and brother, his sudden passing has left a void in our lives that can never be filled, our hearts are shattered, and our only comfort is the memories we have."
[via NationalWorld]

The family of a “beloved dad, grandad and brother”, who died following an assault outside his home, have said their “hearts are shattered” ahead of his funeral.

07/02/2025

Woodside Gardens, a development of two and three-bedroom detached and semi-detached properties, is being built by Ascent Homes.

Construction work has started on a new 72-home development at South Broomhill.

07/02/2025

"This new statutory funding for gambling harms, paid for by gambling companies, will be an important boost to the NHS"

David Smith, MP for North Northumberland, has backed the government’s introduction of a statutory levy on gambling operators.

07/02/2025

Opposition to the plans is mounting.

Opposition is mounting to plans to turn a prominent site in Morpeth into housing.

06/02/2025

The 'beautiful, amazing lady' became trapped and rescuers couldn't save her - via NationalWorld

A woman has drowned after becoming trapped in rocks along a seafront.

06/02/2025

A Bedlington mother is trying to raise £28,000 for a vital piece of equipment for her son.

A Bedlington mother is trying to raise £28,000 to buy a vital piece of equipment for her six-year-old son which could see him walk one day.

06/02/2025

British Garden Centres has announced the purchase of the Dobbies outlet near Morpeth.

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of the Dobbies outlet near Morpeth.

06/02/2025

Extensive enquiries to locate him are ongoing.

Police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a wanted man.

06/02/2025

The survey has a few quick multiple choice questions about your experiences, what you think of the current facilities and suggestions for improvement.

Northumberland County Council has put together a short survey to get residents’ views on wheeled action sports including skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, rollerblading and scooter riding.

06/02/2025

Ian Lavery has called on the Government to support major projects in the North East after development at Heathrow was announced.

Blyth and Ashington MP Ian Lavery has called on the Government to support major projects in the North East after development at Heathrow was announced.

06/02/2025

An application for new housing in a Northumberland village has been lodged with the county council.

05/02/2025

'To come out of the pits to go on and do what he did, it’s the stuff of schoolboy dreams isn’t it?'

Blyth Spartans managers of the past and present have paid emotional tributes to club legend Alan Shoulder after he passed away at the age of 71.