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Funny photo of confused gannet wins public vote at Comedy Wildlife Awards
Photographer Alison Tuck has won the People’s Choice Award for her hilarious image of a gannet searching for its nest. The perfectly timed …
Acclaimed Brontë sisters drama returns to BBC iPlayer
The highly praised film 'To Walk Invisible', which tells the story of the Brontë sisters, is now available to stream for free. Filmed on lo…
Acclaimed Brontë sisters drama filmed in Yorkshire receives high praise from viewers
Sally Wainwright’s period drama 'To Walk Invisible' is being celebrated by audiences for its authentic portrayal of the Brontë sisters' liv…
North East crumble stall becomes a hit with local food lovers
A local food business called Cracking Crumbles is seeing huge success across the North East, drawing long queues at markets and festivals t…
Cornwall and Devon beaches named as top alternatives to European holiday spots
Travel experts have highlighted Porthcurno in Cornwall and Barricane Beach in Devon as stunning local alternatives to the Costa Brava and t…
Historic steam train draws crowds across the North East during nationwide tour
Hundreds of people gathered at stations across the North East to witness the Great Britain XVIII steam locomotive as it journeyed from Scot…
Network Rail uses drones to reduce train delays and improve safety
Network Rail is using drones across the East Midlands to help staff respond to incidents faster and keep trains running on time. The techno…
Iconic Tyne Bridge restoration shows progress as fresh paint returns landmark to its former glory
New images have revealed the impressive progress being made on the multi-million pound restoration of the Tyne Bridge in Newcastle. The his…
Lifelong friends from Gateshead reunited at Washington care home
Leonie McKenna and Margaret McMahon have been best friends for over seventy years and are now living together again at Donwell House Care H…