The best village in Northumberland. From: Northumberland Gazette (Alnwick, England) | Date: October 1, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Johnston Publishing Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ACKLINGTON is the best village in Northumberland because it has done the most to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants, according to the judges of a prestigious competition.

The settlement, with a population of just over 300, got the most votes in the Calor Northumberland Village of the Year competition.

The village will receive [pounds sterling]400 and go forward to the national competition for countrywide winners, which will be judged next year.

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