Helicopter in stone airlift to repair paths on the Simonside Hills near Rothbury

Reclaimed mill flagstones are being airlifted to the Northumberland hills as part of a repair mission. Work to repair paths and stabilise areas of bare peat is under way on the Simonside Hills in Northumberland National Park. The Simonside<

Conservation work under way in Northumberland hills

Nick Brodin, Natural England

Boxing club still packs a punch, 30 years on

“The club kept the name of the former school, as there was already a local boxing club named Simonside at that time.” Martyn said the gym was officially opened on October 4, 1985, by Coun Violet Hope. A few years later Ken left the club due to