Hexham MP welcomes £900 boost to payslips 29th April 2024 This week, workers in Tynedale received a boost to their monthly payslips as the second cut to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) comes into effect. The... Local News
Hexham MP renews call for legalisation of assisted dying 29th April 2024 Guy Opperman has urged the Government to legalise assisted dying ahead of a debate on the issue in Parliament on Monday 29 April. Mr Opperman has been a... Local News
Hexham MP votes for Independent Football Regulator 23rd April 2024 MPs in Parliament have voted for an Independent Football Regulator to safeguard the future of clubs for the benefit of communities and fans. English football... Local News
MP votes for a Smoke Free Britain 17th April 2024 MPs in Parliament have voted in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its Second Reading by 383 votes to 67. The Bill seeks to create a smoke-free Britain and... Local News
Local MP celebrates record investment at Haltwhistle business 9th April 2024 Hexham MP Guy Opperman has visited the Kilfrost chemical manufacturing site in Haltwhistle as the business invests record amounts as part of its upgrade of... Local News
Local MP welcomes further investment in Hexham General Hospital expansion 8th April 2024 Local MP Guy Opperman has visited Hexham General Hospital as work is carried out at pace to deliver phase 2 of the £15 million expansion programme. Phase 2 of... Local News
Hexham MP encourages families to access facilities at local Family Hubs 8th April 2024 Hexham MP Guy Opperman has encouraged parents and carers to make the most of the programmes that are on offer at Northumberland County Council's Family Hubs... Local News
Hexham MP welcomes further support for pensioners 8th April 2024 Today, the basic State Pension will increase by 8.5%, equivalent to £900 extra for pensioners as part of the Triple Lock guarantee. The Triple Lock was... Local News
Ovingham Chat Club Awarded MP Community Champion Award 3rd April 2024 Four local ladies have been awarded the MP's 'Community Champion Award' for running a Chat Club for the over 60s at Ovingham Village Hall. The Chat Club is held... Local News