Hexham MP Guy Opperman hosted Chris Heaton-Harris MP during a visit to Gilsland. The long-running campaign to reopen Gilsland railway station – which was closed under the Beeching cuts in 1967 – is gaining momentum having recently submitted a second stage application to the ‘Restoring Your Railway’ Fund and now having secured a high profile visit. Following the visit, Mr Opperman said: “Having the Railways Minister come to Gilsland to see for himself just what could be achieved for the local community and the rural economy here in west Northumberland is a huge boost for our campaign. “Thanks to the combined efforts of Northumberland County Council, community rail partnership, rail user and campaign groups, Northumberland National Park, my Cumbrian colleague Neil Hudson MP and many others, we are giving our bid a really good chance of success.”
Meteor showers to watch out for in 2021, including the Eta Aquarids
Meteor showers come and go throughout the year, but when can you spot them in 2021?
28 April 2021 • 4:15pm
From key dates to how to watch in the UK, we ve compiled a complete guide to meteor showers, including the Eta Aquarids
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In 2021, a full schedule of meteor showers will be visible in the sky, with the Eta Aquarid set to light up the skies in May.
Every year our skies are illuminated by repeat meteor showers, from Geminids and Draconids to Perseids and Leonids. If the weather conditions are favourable, and the moon isn t too bright, it is possible to see spectacular shooting stars.
Northumberland National Park is launching a new fund to support community projects that support the delivery of the Park’s long-term key priorities and aims. The Northumberland National Park Communities Fund will provide grants of up to £2,000 of funding to projects, community groups, businesses, charities, and organisations both inside and outside the Park who demonstrate they are supporting the key aims of the National Park. The key aims include: making the Park accessible for everyone; highlighting the unique qualities of the Park including its cleanest rivers, and darkest skies; demonstrating that those live and work in and around the Park are conserving and maintaining the landscape; and ensuring that those who live in the Park are engaged, well connected and positively contributing to the future of the Park and their communities.
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