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English Heritage takes over Housesteads Roman Fort to improve visitor experience
English Heritage has taken over the management of Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall from the National Trust, aiming to simplify the …
Morpeth man fundraises for Newcastle shelter that treated his rescue dog's severe health conditions
Adam Barr is raising money for the Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter after the charity provided extensive veterinary care to Cupcake, an English …
Northumberland charity provides sensory-friendly caravans for neurodivergent families
Sophia and Malcolm Ainsworth founded Spectrum Holidays to provide sensory-equipped caravans for families who struggle with the stress of tr…
Families gather at Close House for the annual Children's Heart Unit Fund Toddle
Families have come together at Close House in Northumberland for the annual CHUF Toddle, a fun day celebrating children who have faced card…
Northumberland mother launches birth preparation business after personal experience with PTSD
After experiencing a traumatic birth and subsequent PTSD, Holly Richardson has launched a business to help expectant parents navigate the e…
Northumberland school staff member completes 24-hour run to fund independent living space
Sarah Dodd, head of pastoral services at Hexham Priory School, walked and ran for 24 hours to raise £24,000 for a new on-site apartment. Th…
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service selected as a national wildfire response team
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been chosen as part of a new national programme to tackle the increasing threat of wildfires acr…
Northumberland students crowned UK Young Scientists of the Year for biochar project
Four year 7 students from Hexham Middle School in Northumberland have been named UK Young Scientists of the Year 2026 for their project exp…
Northumberland's American black tern Nigella hatches first chick with Arctic tern partner
Nigella, the only American black tern ever recorded in the UK, has hatched her first chick at Long Nanny Nature Reserve in Northumberland a…
Cramlington grandfather Kit Tapscott to run 5K for baby hospice during cancer treatment
Seventy-five-year-old Kit Tapscott is training for the Ali Brownlee 5K to raise funds for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Despite undergoing trea…
Haltwhistle to host its first music festival this September
The Northumberland town of Haltwhistle is launching its inaugural music festival this September, featuring free performances across various…
Ashington to receive share of £27 million investment for coalfield communities
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust is investing £13.5 million into industrial developments for small businesses, with the UK Government prov…