Andrew Cunningham

1 day ago | timesandstar.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Operation T.U.R.D. (Together, United for Responsible Dog Ownership), a blend of education, engagement, and enforcement, aims to tackle the persistent and unpleasant issue. Dog fouling poses health risks, spoils community environments, and damages residents' quality of life. Councillor Denise Rollo, executive member for sustainable, resilient and connected places at Cumberland Council, said: "Cumberland Council has a zero-tolerance policy on dog fouling.

1 day ago | hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

Osprey Charging has installed two high-powered EV chargers at Tyneview Retail Park in Prudhoe, expanding its public charging network to 24 rapid charge points across eight locations in the North West. The new chargers can deliver up to 100 miles of range in 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the vehicle and battery size.

1 day ago | hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

4 1/1 A school in Riding Mill has welcomed a new colony of honey bees as part of a charity initiative. Broomhaugh First School introduced the bees through the British Bee Charity’s Bees4Schools programme. The intiative provides pupils with hands-on training in bee care and supplies mini-beekeeping suits.

1 day ago | hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The money was awarded last financial year as part of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FIPL) scheme, run by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The FIPL scheme pays farmers and land managers who improve land within protected areas such as National Parks. It aims to support work that promotes nature recovery, reduces the impacts of climate change, and provides opportunities for people to learn about cultural heritage or improve the landscape.

1 day ago | hexham-courant.co.uk | Andrew Cunningham

The event held on Friday, May 30 was organised by the North East Ambulance Service, Hexham Freemasons, and the Rotary Club of Hexham. Norman Wicks from Hexham Rotary, and Dunmail Hodkinson and Alan Clayton, first responders from the North East Ambulance Service, led the event. They explained how defibrillators work, how to perform CPR, and how to identify a patient who needs the device. A practical session then helped attendees have a go at using the defibrillator and performing CPR.