News in Shotley Peninsula

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In 1885, the competition didn't complete due to tensions between England and Scotland (related to the previous year's tournament) and between the unions of Wales and Ireland. And finally, in 1972, the competition was left unresolved as Scotland and Wales couldn't travel to Ireland to play, due to escalating political unrest.

The special relationship between Shotley's Premier Stores and its customers is set to be further cemented as boss Manish Patel prepares to launch a reward scheme.

Loyalty cards will be issued as from Wednesday to customers who want to sign up and they will be rewarded with discounts, exclusive offers and promotions and prize-winning competitions.

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Holbrook Leisure Centre will not reopen to the general public, Nub New can reveal today.

This decision has been made in partnership with Abbeycroft Leisure and Holbrook Academy following the disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic.

If at this point in your half-term holiday, you're feeling frazzled, exhausted and wondering why all those plans for a relaxed and happy family week have evaporated, you're not alone. Despite the jolly orange pumpkins and Instagrammable autumn leaves, it can still be a tough time. The darker evenings haven't helped what is for many an unsettled time as we wonder where Covid takes us from here.

Our children are always exhausted when it comes to the October half-term. You may feel that they only just went back, but the transition to a busy school life after the long summer is always a challenge. We can expect our children to be even more drained this year as it's taken more energy to adjust and adapt to a school environment full of new rules and restrictions.

Publicity shy Compasses boss Ken Tallow has described how he is 'sick inside' after deciding not to renew his lease with Punch Pubs and how he is happy to just carry on working on his boat somewhere on the peninsula.

The Holbrook pub will close on November 15, with manager Clare Ling losing her job and accommodation above the bar, but owners Punch Pubs Ltd have plans to put new people in as soon as possible.

A new young couple have taken over at a Holbrook pub.

Jo Matthews and Adam Climie are aiming to reopen the Swan in the first week of December after recently taking over the pub, which was closed and put up for sale by Calvors in March.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:47

Spring Lodge carers, staff and residents were in the pink as they raised money for charity.

The Woolverstone facility and other Kingsley homes joined in the fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research by asking staff and residents to join in the national 'Wear it Pink' day and raised more than £50 just at Spring Lodge.

Holbrook Compasses have called time on the pub and will be shouting last orders for the final time on Sunday, November 15.

In a short message last night Clare Ling, Compasses manager, announced the closure and added she, Ken and Gavin would miss all their loyal customers.