About Hexham News
Hexham updates across roads, wards and community life
Hexham News covers public safety, transport, council decisions, events, business, education, culture and sport across Hexham and its neighbourhoods.
What Hexham News covers
A local view of the issues and activity shaping Hexham
Hexham News brings together updates on incidents, traffic disruption, roadworks, planning, council decisions, education, business openings, events, culture and sport. Coverage includes service-led information such as A69 closures, rail disruption, public safety notices and developments involving Hexham General Hospital.
The publication follows stories across Hexham’s wards and smaller areas, from Gilesgate, Priestpopple and Leazes to Tyne Green, The Sele, Priestlands Dene, Dene Park, Park Well, Bell Terrace, Broadway, Quatre Bras and Wydon Park.
What we cover
The subjects behind the updates
Coverage ranges from police and crime developments, rural theft and antisocial behaviour to council news, planning applications, road defects, consultations and transport changes. Hexham News also features local businesses, openings, education, community activity, event listings, cultural programmes and sport.
Close to home
Hexham areas in focus
The coverage area includes Hexham, Hexham Central with Acomb, Hexham East and Hexham West. It also extends to the town wards of Gilesgate, Priestpopple and Leazes, alongside neighbourhoods and local places including Tyne Green, The Sele and Wydon Park.