July 2007 
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Death Nell for Districts
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The news means that the present system of councils will be scrapped by April 2009


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Tom’s silver legacy
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Memories of a popular shepherd will live on at Northumberland’s annual round of agricultural shows after his devoted family created a silver legacy to commemorate him

 
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TV Focuses on Northumberland
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BBC show 'Countryfile' is putting the spotlight on north Northumberland

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Decision day for council shake-up
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People in north Northumberland will find out next week whether local government in the area is to be reorganised.

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Duke of Northumberland to officially open Rothbury Golf Course

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On Saturday 14th July 2007, Rothbury's new Golf Course will be officially opened. A new clubhouse has been built and, as part of a nine year project, the course has been extended to 18 holes. Membership has risen and the newly formed category of 'social member' has had to be closed for the moment due to its popularity.

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Rothbury Scouts say goodbye

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Fran and Duncan Elson, who set up the second Rothbury Scout Group in 1989, are stepping down. They have both held the posts of Group Scout Leader and a presentation will be made on Tuesday 17th July at Tomlinson's Middle School , Rothbury. There will also be presentations of awards to youth members of the group by the District Commissioner. All current and past members are invited to attend.  Any previous members interested in attending should contact Group Scout Leader - Helen Malone on 01669 621199 or Group Scout Leader - William Reynalds on 01669 620784

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Councilors get a hammering for not being into I.T.

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In the local paper this week, a columnist gives the locally elected officials a right telling off for not embracing modern computer technology as an instrument for keeping their electorate up to date with local issues and news.

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