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The Forster family has raised £92,000 for Brain Tumour Research in memory of farmer Adam Forster, who died in 2014. A black-tie fundraising ball at Hexham Auction Mart, along with quiz nights and a Christmas fair, will support the final push towards the £100,000 target.
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Stuart and Michael Oliver of Team Oliver Racing will compete in the British Truck Racing Championship finale at Brands Hatch from October 31 to November 1, with both drivers in contention after a season featuring eight race wins.
Sport Acomb
A Year 3 and 4 hockey festival at QEHS and Tynedale Hockey Club brought together pupils from four schools for coaching, activities and small-sided games led by older students.
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Hexham Auction Mart reported a strong annual October show and sale for native-bred cattle, with the champion Angus cross steer selling for £2,450. The mart also recorded strong demand across store lambs and cast sheep, including a £220 top price for Bluefaced Leicester lambs.
Sport Haydon Bridge
Queen Elizabeth High School’s Year 9 football team opened its campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory against Haydon Bridge on Monday.
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The annual Mule Gimmer Lamb sale at St John’s Chapel Auction Mart recorded an all-in average of £197.57 from 1,735 NEMSA lambs, with the top pen selling for £340.
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Barrasford native Maurice Hepworth will launch his new book, Add To You: Lessons from a Life of Football, Family and Faith, at Hexham Auction Mart on Thursday, September 24.
Sport Tyne Green
Queen Elizabeth High School Rowing Club will attempt to row 500km in three hours at Tyne Green as it seeks to raise £16,000 for equipment and wider student access to the sport.
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Hexham Rowing Club has suspended its junior section because it could not recruit a qualified replacement for its current coach, who is stepping down at the end of the year.
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Hexham has been identified as the most wildfire-prone area in the North East and ranked seventh nationally in a new assessment of wildfire risk, published as half of England is declared to be in drought.
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Queen Elizabeth High School’s sixth-form students will host their annual charity day on 16 July 2026 to raise money for Hexham-based charity Adapt.
