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Welcome to Whitehill Online local news section, your online news service for the areas of Whitehill, Newchapel & Kidsgrove. Whitehill Online aims to provide you with the most up to date news from around the area.

If you have any issues which you would like Whitehill Online to investigate or a local event which you would like Whitehill Online to cover, please contact the editorial team.

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August 2006 - Viva Espania For Councilor Bentley?

Whitehill Online has been informed that Councilor Bentley has now left the Kidsgrove area - to live in Spain. It does also appear that Councilor Bentley does intend to remain a Newcastle Council member as he informed the Legal Officer that he would be away for 2 months. His address and phone number are both now unobtainable and residents and Councilors are now asking where his is? [More On This Story]

March 2006 - Whitehill Online Browser Toolbar Launched

Cant get enough of Whitehill Online? Or do you simply want to be kept upto date with the latest offerings from your favorite local website? If so then we have the perfect FREE tool for you. The Whitehilll Online Toolbar is a FREE, quick and easy download, which will add an extra toolbar to your Internet browser. [More On This Story]

September 2005 - £500,000 Price Tag On Aldi Land Sale

It has been noted by many members of Whitehill Online about how quickly the new Aldi Store in Kidsgrove is currently erected. The Aldi Kidgrove Store however maybe a blessing to many Kidsgrove shoppers, but have Newcastle Borough Council (NBC) been totally honest about their intentions? [More On This Story]

August 2005 - Astro Turf Cricket Wicket For Birchenwood?

Whitehill Online has been at the centre of a campagne by local young people and residents to get an all weather Astro Turf cricket wicket installed at Birchenwood Fields, located just off Mount Road, Kidsgrove. [More On This Story]

June 2005 - Kidsgrove Gets Brown Garden Recycling Bins

Whitehill Online has learnt that the brown garden recycling bins will be delivered to residents of Whitehill, Kidsgrove, Newchapel and Mow Cop within the next two to three weeks. [More On This Story]

March 2005 - Raw Deal For Kidsgrove Again?

Whitehill Online has come across information which shows how Newcastle Borough Council (which Kidsgrove Councillor Margaret Astle is a leading member of), has almost doubled the Town Council's share of the running costs of the Victoria Hall, increased from £28,700 by almost £26,000 (25%) to £54,400. [More On This Story]

February 2005 - Vodaphone Mobile Phone Mast on Mount Road

Whitehill Online has contacted Daly International the development agency for the proposed Vodaphone 3G Mobile Phone “Street Works” mast and base station on Mount Road in Whitehill, Kidsgrove. [More On This Story]

February 2005 - New Park Finally Appears

Nearly one year after the old park at Mount Road was removed – the new one promised for summer 2004 has finally appeared. The new park looks fantastic and is sure to please many local children and parents who have had to endure the whole of last summer with no local park. [More On This Story]

January 2005 - Kidsgrove Aldi

It has been over a year since Aldi announced plans to open a store in Kidsgrove town centre. Many local residents believed that the new Aldi would be open before Christmas 2004, as we were told that the Council had agreed to sell its land to Aldi. [More On This Story]

Decemeber 2004 - O2 Mobile Phone Mast Plans

Yes its true, since the rejection of the plans to erect a mobile phone mast at Trubshaw Farm last month O2 UK have now submitted plans to erect a 15m monopole mast, equipment cabinet and ancillary development next to the current Orange 10m mast just off Mount Road roundabout. [More On This Story]

September 2004 - Kidsgrove Town Bus Service Timetable(s) Online

The new Kidsgrove Town Centre bus service started on the 6th September operated by D&G Bus and coach Ltd. The service runs to Kidsgove Health Centre from many parts of Kidsgrove, so for more information and the timetable please take a look at this page. [More On This Story]

September 2004 - Speed Cameras On The A50?

It appears that Speed Cameras maybe installed along the A50 in Kidsgrove. We are currently unsure on this issue as no official information has been released, the only sign of this development is the installation of "Speed Camera" signs along the road. [More On This Story]

June 2004 - Whitehill Online "Your Vote" Feature Launched

This month we have decided to split the Feature of The Month section in to two smaller features, ensuring that we can cover the issue of the local and European elections taking place on Thursday 10th June. The "Your Vote" feature looks at how your 1 vote can make a difference. [More On This Story]

June 2004 - Whitehill Online Arts, Culture and History Section

We have had a few requests and discussions via the website regarding issues along the lines arts and culture. Whitehill Online always planned to launch a local history feature, and we feel that now is the right time to un vale this feature. We have also developed a special forum for you to discuss all issues cultured. [More On This Story]

May 2004 - Whitehill Online Recycling Month

This month we have launched a very special feature looking at recycling. Please take the time to read our special article, then cast your vote in our poll and share your views and ask questions in our special forum. [More On This Story]

April 2004 - Whitehill Online Computer Doctor Lauched

Do you want to get Free advice and hits and tips on using your computer? If so then make sure that you pay a visit to the Whitehill Online Computer Doctor. [More On This Story]

April 2004 - Whitehill Post Office Has Now Closed

It was a very sad day last Monday when Whitehill Post Office closed. [More On This Story]

April 2004 - 2000 Kidsgrove Census Results

The basic breakdown of the year 2000 Census have now been published and the early results show some interesting statistics for the area of Kidsgrove. [More On This Story]

April 2004 - Get Your Exclusive Free Whitehill Online E-mail Address

Yes it is true, we are giving you the chance to get an exclusive Whitehill Online e-mail address. Judging from the response on the forum boards there will be no shortage of take up. [More On This Story]

March 2004 - Safer Routes For Schools

Whitehill Online has recieved information from Councilor May Maxfield regarding this issue. As im sure that you are aware this issue has caused major discussions on the impact that the proposed plans may have on the wider community of Whitehill & Kidsgrove. [More On This Story]

March 2004 - New Website Launched

The new revamped Whitehill Online website has now launched and offers the residents of Whitehill & surrounding areas the chance to interact and share their views on the local area. [More On This Story]