Engineers have solved a fault on a telephone line which left people in a remote Northumberland village unable to phone their neighbours without hearing an ear-splitting din.
A loud, high-pitched tone made local conversation impossible for residents of Carrshield, near Allendale, and yet they were able to make calls to other parts of the world on completely clear lines.
A fault on the telephone line has left residents in a remote Northumberland village cut off from their neighbours.
A loud, high pitched tone makes local conversation impossible for residents of Carrshield, near Allendale, and yet they are able to make calls to other parts of the world on completely clear lines.
Some residents cannot call houses they can actually see, but are able to chat to friends on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
A day of beer and bands will come to Northumberland.
Allendale Lions club are bringing their beer festival back for the second year running on Sunday, August 17.
The fundraising event will go on from noon till 7.30pm, and the Lions will share their passion for local real ales with punters for a fiver. Attendees will also have the chance to get souvenir glasses.
Click here to find some great days out and fantastic family attractions,
Click here to read the new edition of Your Place, incorporating Northumberland County Council's Your County magazine. The magazine can be picked up at Thompson Old Town Farm in Catton, Whitfield Post Office and Allendale Post Office.
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