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Mountain rescue volunteer Chris Reay serves fine dining to hikers in the Cheviot Hills
Chris Reay, a mountain leader and rescue volunteer, launched Fells' Kitchen to provide gourmet meals to hikers in the Northumberland Nation…
Ryton mother launches Makaton training to help families communicate
After using Makaton to support her daughter Ava, who has Down syndrome, Eleanor Baggaley is now providing the same training to schools and …
Essity opens new £35m recycling plant in Prudhoe to turn waste paper into toilet rolls
Essity has opened a new £35m recycling facility in Prudhoe, replacing a 50-year-old plant to process waste paper into toilet tissue. By upg…
Northumberland roadside food pod earns five-star reviews for homemade dishes
Adele Johnson has launched The Real Taste of Northumberland, a roadside pod that has quickly built a reputation for its homemade meals. The…
Sachi Kotake opens Japanese restaurant in Sunderland city centre
After three years of serving food from a van, Sachi Kotake has opened her own restaurant, Arigato Street Food, in Sunderland. She hopes to …
Removal porter saves man's life with CPR in Newcastle
Sam Collard, a 24-year-old removal porter, is being praised for his quick thinking after performing life-saving CPR on a man who collapsed …
Gateshead boxer Brogan Darrie retains National Schools Championship title
Thirteen-year-old Brogan Darrie from Felling ABC has successfully defended her national boxing title, maintaining an impressive undefeated …
John Lennon artwork discovered by North East collector goes on display
A collection of rare drawings by John Lennon, originally used for an early Beatles promotional film, is now on public display at the Liverp…
Northumberland venues win national tourism awards
Two Northumberland businesses have been named the best in England at the VisitEngland Tourism Awards. The Kirkstyle Inn and The Tempus took…
Northumberland village approves solar farm to power 300 homes
A Northumberland village has received planning permission for a community-led solar farm that could generate enough electricity for 300 hom…
Newcastle care home retains 'Outstanding' CQC rating
Tyne Grange care home in Newcastle has maintained its 'Outstanding' rating from the CQC following an inspection in February 2026. The home …
Alnwick Garden marks 25th anniversary with £400m economic contribution
The Alnwick Garden is celebrating 25 years of success, having welcomed over nine million visitors since opening. A new report highlights it…