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Northumberland National Park contributes £146m to regional economy as visitor numbers rise
Visitor numbers at Northumberland National Park have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, reaching 1.79 million in 2025. This growth has generate…
Northumberland engineering firm QCD Precision expands into new Ashington premises
Precision engineering firm QCD Precision has moved from Blyth to a larger site in Ashington to accommodate its growing workload. The expans…
Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old 'guardian spirit' carving at Vindolanda
A stone relief depicting a Roman 'Genius' has been unearthed beneath a barrack floor at the Vindolanda fort on Hadrian's Wall. The carving,…
Coastguard teams assist owner and dogs after yacht runs aground in Northumberland
Rescue teams were called to the shoreline north of Seaton Sluice early Monday morning after a yacht ran aground. The Tynemouth Volunteer Li…
1,600-year-old Roman sculpture of a 'protective spirit' found at Vindolanda Fort
Archaeologists at Vindolanda Fort near Hexham have uncovered a rare sandstone relief of a Roman 'genius' hidden beneath a fourth-century ba…
RAF Boulmer and Longhoughton residents join forces for village road safety event
Residents of Longhoughton and personnel from RAF Boulmer gathered on the B1339 to promote safe driving through the village. By involving lo…
Northumberland County Council to lead £1.8 million refurbishment of Alnwick bus station
Northumberland County Council has secured a long-term lease for Alnwick bus station, clearing the way for a £1.8 million upgrade. The proje…
Thousands gather in Blyth for annual carnival celebrating the town's maritime history
Crowds lined the streets of Blyth on Saturday for a town-wide carnival featuring a parade with a maritime theme to mark the 200th anniversa…
Alnwick's Barter Books celebrates 35 years of trading in the town's former railway station
Founded in 1991 to help cover overheads for a struggling model factory, Barter Books has grown from a single room into a major destination …
Northumberland mother quits smoking to ensure a healthy pregnancy for her daughter
After experiencing previous pregnancy complications, 29-year-old Chelsea Brown from Guide Post sought support from the Northumbria Healthca…
Orca sightings increase off the Northumberland coast
Orcas and dolphins are being spotted more regularly and closer to the shore near the Farne Islands. While experts are still investigating t…
Industrial action ends at Haydon Bridge High School following leadership change
Teachers at the Northumberland school have called off their dispute after a new leadership team was appointed to address long-standing conc…