Morpeth protest against out of town shopping plans - video OPPONENTS of out of town retail development took to the streets at Morpeth today. Scores of people gathered at the Sanderson Arcade for a poster protest against plans for part of the current County Hall site at Loansdean. A supermarket, shops, a drive-through fast food restaurant and a pub have been mooted for part of the site. Objectors say the proposal would damage the existing town centre and claim it is being processed with undue has
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Morpeth protest against out of town shopping plans - video OPPONENTS of out of town retail development took to the streets at Morpeth today. Scores of people gathered at the Sanderson Arcade for a poster protest against plans for part of the current County Hall site at Loansdean. A supermarket, shops, a drive-through fast food restaurant and a pub have been mooted for part of the site. Objectors say the proposal would damage the existing town centre and claim it is being processed with undue has
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Morpeth put on flood alert - video MORPETH is on flood alert tonight. Persistent rainfall saw the Wansbeck rise to 25.91m at 11.45pm and residents have been warned to be prepared as flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible. The High Stanners floodgates were closed this afternoon. Rain is expected to continue through the night and levels will rise steadily. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads at High Stanners and East Mill. The Environment Agency is
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Morpeth put on flood alert - video MORPETH is on flood alert tonight. Persistent rainfall saw the Wansbeck rise to 25.91m at 11.45pm and residents have been warned to be prepared as flooding of low lying roads and farmland is possible. The High Stanners floodgates were closed this afternoon. Rain is expected to continue through the night and levels will rise steadily. Areas most at risk are riverside footpaths and low lying land and roads at High Stanners and East Mill. The Environment Agency is
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Morpeth after the storm - video The River Wansbeck at Morpeth today in the wake of Storm Dennis. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth after the storm - video The River Wansbeck at Morpeth today in the wake of Storm Dennis. | MorpethNewsTV
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Snow threat as Morpeth flood alert is lifted - video THIS was the scene at Morpeth this morning, shortly before the overnight flood alert was lifted. River levels are expected to continue to fall as rain begins to turn to snow later in the day. | MorpethNewsTV
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Snow threat as Morpeth flood alert is lifted - video THIS was the scene at Morpeth this morning, shortly before the overnight flood alert was lifted. River levels are expected to continue to fall as rain begins to turn to snow later in the day. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth is on flood alert - video THE River Wansbeck continues to rise at Morpeth as Storm Babet lashes the area. The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the town. Places most at risk include low lying areas at Abbey Mills, East Mill, and the Riverside Leisure Centre. The Mitford dam, a vital part of Morpeth’s flood defences, is operating and storing water, and the flood gates at High Stanners are closed. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth is on flood alert - video THE River Wansbeck continues to rise at Morpeth as Storm Babet lashes the area. The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the town. Places most at risk include low lying areas at Abbey Mills, East Mill, and the Riverside Leisure Centre. The Mitford dam, a vital part of Morpeth’s flood defences, is operating and storing water, and the flood gates at High Stanners are closed. | MorpethNewsTV
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Wansbeck river level drops slightly at Morpeth - video AS storms lash Northumberland, Morpeth continues to escape the worst of the weather. The Wansbeck has fallen slightly since our most recent video report last night. This was the scene at High Stanners at 7.30pm, with the new floodgates remaining open. The latest level for the River Wansbeck recorded at 9am today (Sunday) was 25.26m, down from 25.57m recorded at 10.15pm yesterday. This is said to be within its typical range. The normal level
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Wansbeck river level drops slightly at Morpeth - video AS storms lash Northumberland, Morpeth continues to escape the worst of the weather. The Wansbeck has fallen slightly since our most recent video report last night. This was the scene at High Stanners at 7.30pm, with the new floodgates remaining open. The latest level for the River Wansbeck recorded at 9am today (Sunday) was 25.26m, down from 25.57m recorded at 10.15pm yesterday. This is said to be within its typical range. The normal level
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Morpeth October drive through - video Changes ongoing on Morpeth’s main streets. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth October drive through - video Changes ongoing on Morpeth’s main streets. | MorpethNewsTV
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Flood threat eases at Morpeth - video The scene on the Wansbeck at Morpeth this morning. | MorpethNewsTV
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Flood threat eases at Morpeth - video The scene on the Wansbeck at Morpeth this morning. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth soldier carried the Queen on her final journey - video A MORPETH soldier carried the Queen on her final journey. Nineteen-year-old David Sanderson was one of eight guards tasked with carrying her coffin. Today his family has spoken with pride of the important part their son played in the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The soldiers specially chosen for the role of pallbearers were all members of the Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. David and his colleagues first form
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Morpeth soldier carried the Queen on her final journey - video A MORPETH soldier carried the Queen on her final journey. Nineteen-year-old David Sanderson was one of eight guards tasked with carrying her coffin. Today his family has spoken with pride of the important part their son played in the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The soldiers specially chosen for the role of pallbearers were all members of the Queen’s Company, 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. David and his colleagues first form
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Shining a light for peace at Morpeth - video MORPETH struck a light for peace on Armistice Day. A 15-minute vigil was held in the Market Place honouring those who have fallen in conflict or been affected by wars across the globe. The candle lit event was organised by the Morpeth Justice and Peace Group. | MorpethNewsTV
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Shining a light for peace at Morpeth - video MORPETH struck a light for peace on Armistice Day. A 15-minute vigil was held in the Market Place honouring those who have fallen in conflict or been affected by wars across the globe. The candle lit event was organised by the Morpeth Justice and Peace Group. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth on river watch - video This was the scene at Morpeth tonight after heavy rainfall saw the level of the River Wansbeck rise. Flood gates at High Stanners have been closed as a precautionary measure. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth on river watch - video This was the scene at Morpeth tonight after heavy rainfall saw the level of the River Wansbeck rise. Flood gates at High Stanners have been closed as a precautionary measure. | MorpethNewsTV
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Petals for peace on Hiroshima Day at Morpeth - video WHITE flower petals were scattered in the River Wansbeck as Morpeth marked the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima Day. The poignant gesture followed a memorial event held at The Chantry. Hand made paper cranes were also laid in the Peace Garden, which overlooks the river. The ceremony, organised by Morpeth Justice and Peace Group, remembered the 300,000 people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki who died as a result of atomic bombs dropped in 1945. It also r
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Petals for peace on Hiroshima Day at Morpeth - video WHITE flower petals were scattered in the River Wansbeck as Morpeth marked the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima Day. The poignant gesture followed a memorial event held at The Chantry. Hand made paper cranes were also laid in the Peace Garden, which overlooks the river. The ceremony, organised by Morpeth Justice and Peace Group, remembered the 300,000 people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki who died as a result of atomic bombs dropped in 1945. It also r
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Morpeth bridge closed after river bursts banks - video PART of Morpeth was sealed off tonight as the River Wansbeck burst its banks, putting the town’s new flood defences to the test. The Oldgate Bridge was closed after large tree stumps and debris became lodged against its buttresses, potentially weakening it and causing a flood hazard. Police set up road blocks at the top of Curley Kews Bank and at the Clock Tower to prevent traffic from using the crossing. There are no reports of properties f
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Morpeth bridge closed after river bursts banks - video PART of Morpeth was sealed off tonight as the River Wansbeck burst its banks, putting the town’s new flood defences to the test. The Oldgate Bridge was closed after large tree stumps and debris became lodged against its buttresses, potentially weakening it and causing a flood hazard. Police set up road blocks at the top of Curley Kews Bank and at the Clock Tower to prevent traffic from using the crossing. There are no reports of properties f
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Morpeth falls silent for Armistice Day - video MORPETH fell silent for two minutes to mark Armistice Day. Earlier the Clock Tower bells had rung out in celebration of the agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations. A short service was conducted in front of the Town Hall by Canon Simon White, Rector of Morpeth, who was accompanied by the Mayor, Coun Betty Bawn. A small crowd gathered in the Market Place to observe the two minute silence, held at the 11
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Morpeth falls silent for Armistice Day - video MORPETH fell silent for two minutes to mark Armistice Day. Earlier the Clock Tower bells had rung out in celebration of the agreement to end the fighting of the First World War as a prelude to peace negotiations. A short service was conducted in front of the Town Hall by Canon Simon White, Rector of Morpeth, who was accompanied by the Mayor, Coun Betty Bawn. A small crowd gathered in the Market Place to observe the two minute silence, held at the 11
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The day after the 2008 Morpeth flood - video SEVENTEEN years ago today Morpeth was mopping up after one of the worst floods in the town’s history. In this video, shot hours after the deluge, people who were affected talk about their experiences, showing remarkable spirit and resilience in trying circumstances. In the wake of the flood Morpeth underwent a £27m flood alleviation scheme, which included flood gates on the High Stanners and a dam upstream at Mitford. It was a joint effort between the
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The day after the 2008 Morpeth flood - video SEVENTEEN years ago today Morpeth was mopping up after one of the worst floods in the town’s history. In this video, shot hours after the deluge, people who were affected talk about their experiences, showing remarkable spirit and resilience in trying circumstances. In the wake of the flood Morpeth underwent a £27m flood alleviation scheme, which included flood gates on the High Stanners and a dam upstream at Mitford. It was a joint effort between the
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Morpeth remembers the fallen with scaled down ceremony - video MORPETH marked Remembrance Sunday with a scaled-down service and wreath-laying at the Cenotaph. The event took place despite suggestions that the Mayor alone would lay tributes at the memorial. A service had been organised and video taped earlier in the week for streaming on social media and release on YouTube, but in the event a shortened version of the ceremony went ahead at 11am. On a damp and misty morning, the service was led by
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Morpeth remembers the fallen with scaled down ceremony - video MORPETH marked Remembrance Sunday with a scaled-down service and wreath-laying at the Cenotaph. The event took place despite suggestions that the Mayor alone would lay tributes at the memorial. A service had been organised and video taped earlier in the week for streaming on social media and release on YouTube, but in the event a shortened version of the ceremony went ahead at 11am. On a damp and misty morning, the service was led by
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Huge turn-out for Morpeth Remembrance parade - video MORPETH saw one of its biggest ever turn-outs for today’s Remembrance Sunday parade. Hundreds of people lined the Market Place and Bridge Street and then fell in behind the procession to the Cenotaph. A short service was conducted by Canon Simon White, Rector of Morpeth, wreaths were laid, and a two minute silence was observed. The parade re-formed to return to the Town Hall for a marchpast. | MorpethNewsTV
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Huge turn-out for Morpeth Remembrance parade - video MORPETH saw one of its biggest ever turn-outs for today’s Remembrance Sunday parade. Hundreds of people lined the Market Place and Bridge Street and then fell in behind the procession to the Cenotaph. A short service was conducted by Canon Simon White, Rector of Morpeth, wreaths were laid, and a two minute silence was observed. The parade re-formed to return to the Town Hall for a marchpast. | MorpethNewsTV
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Remembering the 2008 Morpeth flood - video VIDEO footage shot on September 6, 2008, when Morpeth suffered its worst flood in living memory - 17 years ago today. It was taken between 7.30am on the Saturday and the early hours of Sunday and includes on the spot interviews with some of the residents who were affected, Environment Agency officials, Police and Fire Service officers and council chiefs involved in the relief operation. More footage of mopping up operations on the day after the flood to
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Remembering the 2008 Morpeth flood - video VIDEO footage shot on September 6, 2008, when Morpeth suffered its worst flood in living memory - 17 years ago today. It was taken between 7.30am on the Saturday and the early hours of Sunday and includes on the spot interviews with some of the residents who were affected, Environment Agency officials, Police and Fire Service officers and council chiefs involved in the relief operation. More footage of mopping up operations on the day after the flood to
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Bells mark Armistice Day at Morpeth - video THE Clock Tower bells rang out to mark Armistice Day on a rainy November 11 at Morpeth. A short service was conducted in front of the Town Hall by Canon Simon White, Rector of Morpeth, who was accompanied by the Mayor, Coun Rachael Hogg. A small crowd gathered in the Market Place to observe the two minute silence, held at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, and remember all those who gave their lives in service to their country since 191
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Bells mark Armistice Day at Morpeth - video THE Clock Tower bells rang out to mark Armistice Day on a rainy November 11 at Morpeth. A short service was conducted in front of the Town Hall by Canon Simon White, Rector of Morpeth, who was accompanied by the Mayor, Coun Rachael Hogg. A small crowd gathered in the Market Place to observe the two minute silence, held at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, and remember all those who gave their lives in service to their country since 191
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A spoonful of success for a good cause at Morpeth - video JAM makers are ensuring the sweet taste of success for the Mayor of Morpeth’s charity campaign. Coun Rachael Hogg took office in May with a pledge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support during her 12-month term as civic leader. Her Mum offered to make jam to help the cause, and when news of the enterprise reached Nature’s Finest Fruits at Heighley Gate Nurseries they agreed to provide the essential ingredient - fruit. Soon local busi
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A spoonful of success for a good cause at Morpeth - video JAM makers are ensuring the sweet taste of success for the Mayor of Morpeth’s charity campaign. Coun Rachael Hogg took office in May with a pledge to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support during her 12-month term as civic leader. Her Mum offered to make jam to help the cause, and when news of the enterprise reached Nature’s Finest Fruits at Heighley Gate Nurseries they agreed to provide the essential ingredient - fruit. Soon local busi
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Raising a toast in memory of a Morpeth bride - video IT was tea time for Morpeth’s oldest charity today. The Mary Hollon Annuity and Relief in Need Trust was celebrating the 170th anniversary of a very special wedding. Morpeth woman Mary Trotter married Richard Hollon, of York, on November 5, 1855. And when she died 25 years later her husband wanted to do something to make her memory live on. He launched a fund to support elderly people in her home town. One of his stipulations was that a ‘liber
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Raising a toast in memory of a Morpeth bride - video IT was tea time for Morpeth’s oldest charity today. The Mary Hollon Annuity and Relief in Need Trust was celebrating the 170th anniversary of a very special wedding. Morpeth woman Mary Trotter married Richard Hollon, of York, on November 5, 1855. And when she died 25 years later her husband wanted to do something to make her memory live on. He launched a fund to support elderly people in her home town. One of his stipulations was that a ‘liber
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Hundreds go on the run at Morpeth - video THERE was a huge turn out for the Morpeth 10k road race today. Elite runners were first under way as marathon man Jim Alder fired the starting pistol at the Clock Tower. In the closest of finishes, Sunderland Harrier Jake Ridding was first across the line in 32m11secs. Second home was Gala runner Darrell Hastie in 32m12secs. Morpeth Harrier James Tilley was third in 32m20secs. A staggered start saw hundreds of other runners of all abilities set off 20 mi
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Hundreds go on the run at Morpeth - video THERE was a huge turn out for the Morpeth 10k road race today. Elite runners were first under way as marathon man Jim Alder fired the starting pistol at the Clock Tower. In the closest of finishes, Sunderland Harrier Jake Ridding was first across the line in 32m11secs. Second home was Gala runner Darrell Hastie in 32m12secs. Morpeth Harrier James Tilley was third in 32m20secs. A staggered start saw hundreds of other runners of all abilities set off 20 mi
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Trip down Morpeth memory lane - video TAKE an early morning drive into Morpeth with us and on the way we’ll remind you of just some of the changes which have taken place in the town. | MorpethNewsTV
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Trip down Morpeth memory lane - video TAKE an early morning drive into Morpeth with us and on the way we’ll remind you of just some of the changes which have taken place in the town. | MorpethNewsTV
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MORPETH has elected its youngest Mayor. Coun Jack Gebhard, 25, took office at the annual meeting of the Town Council. Educated at Abbeyfields, Newminster, and King Edward VI Schools, he comes from a well known Morpeth family. For many years his late grandfather, also called Jack, ran a pork butchers’ business in Newgate Street with his brother Eddie. It still trades today under different ownership. Coun Gebhard hopes to encourage more young people to take interest in the work of the council, but
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MORPETH has elected its youngest Mayor. Coun Jack Gebhard, 25, took office at the annual meeting of the Town Council. Educated at Abbeyfields, Newminster, and King Edward VI Schools, he comes from a well known Morpeth family. For many years his late grandfather, also called Jack, ran a pork butchers’ business in Newgate Street with his brother Eddie. It still trades today under different ownership. Coun Gebhard hopes to encourage more young people to take interest in the work of the council, but
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Farewell to another Morpeth Gathering - video TIME to say goodbye to the 57th Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering. Our coverage ends with a visit to the Tap & Spile, Manchester Street, where musicians came together to play out the three-day festival. | MorpethNewsTV
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Farewell to another Morpeth Gathering - video TIME to say goodbye to the 57th Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering. Our coverage ends with a visit to the Tap & Spile, Manchester Street, where musicians came together to play out the three-day festival. | MorpethNewsTV
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Heading home. A Christmas charter steams through Morpeth bound for York tonight after a day out in Edinburgh. | MorpethNewsTV
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Heading home. A Christmas charter steams through Morpeth bound for York tonight after a day out in Edinburgh. | MorpethNewsTV
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On the run for Easter at Morpeth - video There was a cracking turn-out for the Easter weekend Carlisle Park Run at Morpeth - and a splendid array of bonnets worn by volunteer helpers. | MorpethNewsTV
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On the run for Easter at Morpeth - video There was a cracking turn-out for the Easter weekend Carlisle Park Run at Morpeth - and a splendid array of bonnets worn by volunteer helpers. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth steps out in remembrance - video HUNDREDS of people turned out for the Remembrance Sunday parade at Morpeth. The procession from the New Market to the Cenotaph was led by Morpeth Highland Pipe Band. After a short service and wreath laying ceremony the parade reformed and returned to the town centre where the salute was taken at the Town Hall. | MorpethNewsTV
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Morpeth steps out in remembrance - video HUNDREDS of people turned out for the Remembrance Sunday parade at Morpeth. The procession from the New Market to the Cenotaph was led by Morpeth Highland Pipe Band. After a short service and wreath laying ceremony the parade reformed and returned to the town centre where the salute was taken at the Town Hall. | MorpethNewsTV
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Sunshine and showers for Morpeth Fair Day 2024 - video A SHOWERY start gave way to sunshine and blue skies for Morpeth’s 2024 Fair Day, which saw another bumper crowd. | MorpethNewsTV
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Sunshine and showers for Morpeth Fair Day 2024 - video A SHOWERY start gave way to sunshine and blue skies for Morpeth’s 2024 Fair Day, which saw another bumper crowd. | MorpethNewsTV
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