The QT

Wednesday 15 May 2024
15/05/2024

Andy Cooper

No let-up in canvassing for votes

Around 40 Labour supporters have gathered in Hexham on a dampish Sunday — just three days after their local election triumph. No bank holiday weekend off for these doorstep canvassers — there’s still much work to do.  An ordinary looking chap strolls up accompanied by another ordinary looking chap. One is Labour’s Shadow Health Secretary, …

Back in time — Dr Who fans descend on Allendalek

They came out from hiding behind the sofa and materialised in the Northumberland village of Allendale — more than 80 Dr Whovians from around the world for the Museum of Classic Sci-Fi’s Monster Men Event. Genevieve travelled the furthest back in time (think about it!) from Australia. She was still struggling with the jet lag …

Are the Tories facing total wipeout?

The Conservative Party faces complete annihilation in the North East in the next general election, according to one of the country’s leading political pollsters which delivers seat-by-seat analysis. It says the Tories could lose all their gains of 2019 in our region — and more.  The most surprising seat to fall would be Hexham, says …

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