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Current news from Hexham, including public safety, traffic, local government, events, business and neighbourhood updates.
Business & OpeningsTyne Green
The Hexham and Northern Rural Mart office at Tyne Green will be unmanned from 18 September until 6 October 2026, with emergency contacts available and other messages answered after the return date.
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Community Tyne Green
Residents are demanding answers after an unauthorised camp remained at Tyne Green for a month, with reported disturbance, safety concerns and anti-social behaviour during the summer.
Crime & Public Safety Hexham East
Campers have left Tyne Green in Hexham after a 34-day stay that residents said brought alleged abuse, dangerous driving, large fires, noise and disruption. Town councillors want Northumberland County Council and Northumbria Police to agree a clear response before next summer, while both organisations say they are reviewing what happened with partner agencies.
Business & Openings
Unite is supporting workers at Fourstones Paper Mill near Hexham during an ongoing consultation over potential redundancies, although the number of jobs affected has not been confirmed.
Business & Openings
The Hexham property occupied by Superdrug has been sold to a North East-based investor as part of a three-property investment package worth £1.1 million.
Community
Lorraine Whitfield has launched the Ryan Castle Foundation in memory of her son, who died aged 22 after an aggressive brain tumour. The new Hexham-based charity aims to provide counselling for people aged 18 to 40 with terminal illnesses and their loved ones.
Community Gilesgate
Hexham Community Centre on Gilesgate is expanding its support for local people after improvements to its facilities and a positive Ofsted report for its playgroup.
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