The Latest Breaking News from Morpeth

Morpeth pensioners claim luxury retirement apartment is 'damp and smelly nightmare'

The pensioners moved for an easier life, but say their new home was beset by problems almost as soon as they settled in

Chronicle Live · Feb 4, 2023

Northumberland nursery that struggled after coronavirus pandemic saved from closure

Swarland Pre-school, in Morpeth, has been bought by a company that runs two Newcastle nurseries

Chronicle Live · Feb 2, 2023

Guilty plea over violent armed hold-up at Morpeth grocery store

A man has pleaded guilty to his involvement in an early morning raid at a Hunter grocery store, during which a shop owner was stabbed in the stomach.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023

Gorgeous therapy dog 'brings back memories and loves being spoiled' by residents at a Morpeth care home

Isla the border collie is a firm favourite at Riverside House in Morpeth.

Chronicle Live · Jan 7, 2023

NHS 'one-stop' clinics in Morpeth to speed up treatment for hip and knee replacements and skin cancer patients

Morpeth View will help orthopaedic and plastics patients from the third floor of the existing Morpeth NHS Centre

Chronicle Live · Dec 7, 2022

Decision on dualling A1 in Northumberland pushed back nine months as Government confirms latest delay

It is the third time this year that ministers have delayed a verdict on whether to proceed with the dualling of the A1 on a 13-mile stretch between Morpeth and Ellingham

Chronicle Live · Dec 6, 2022

Morpeth the merrier for bicentenary celebrations

Morpeth Bridge was transformed for the bicentenary.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 20, 2022

Weekend activities for all ages in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

Morpeth's bicentenary, markets, gin festivals and more.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2022

Plans for hotel and service station on green belt land near Morpeth rejected

Members were unhappy that the plans were different from what had previously been agreed

Chronicle Live · Nov 3, 2022

Homes of the Hunter | Morpeth cottage and garden cut a fine figure | Photos

This pretty home and garden is a show-stopper in its historic village.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2022