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Northumberland head chef Ian Waller wins national sustainability award
Ian Waller, head chef at Restaurant Pine in East Wallhouses, has been recognised with a sustainability excellence award at the Craft Guild …
Cheviot Hills goat herd identified as genetically unique descendants of Neolithic livestock
New research from Newcastle University has confirmed that the 450-strong feral goat herd in Northumberland National Park is a genetically d…
Northumberland County Council buys property to provide residential care for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has purchased a property in Ulgham to serve as a residential home for children with complex needs. By moving …
Blyth Spartans AFC staff and players host community takeover at Blyth Links parkrun
Members of Blyth Spartans AFC, including first team players and junior squads, took over the volunteer roles at the weekly Blyth Links park…
Former Labour minister and local figures named in Northumberland's King's Birthday Honours
Former MP Christopher Mullin has been knighted for his political and public service, leading a list of Northumberland residents recognised …
Northumberland pub The Kirkstyle Inn wins 'best in the North East' at National Pub and Bar Awards
The Kirkstyle Inn and Sportsman's Rest in Slaggyford has been named best pub in the North East at the National Pub and Bar Awards. This fol…
Northumberland sees record 11 million tourists in 2025
Northumberland welcomed 11 million visitors in 2025, the highest number ever recorded and the first time tourist numbers have exceeded pre-…
Northumberland family reunite with air ambulance crew who helped deliver son in emergency
A Northumberland family has met again with the Great North Air Ambulance Service crew who helped transport Claire Lee to hospital during an…
Coastal protection works begin in Northumberland to safeguard Cresswell and Beadnell
Northumberland County Council has started eight weeks of work in Cresswell to protect the area from coastal erosion, including installing n…
Holywell Village First School to build its first kitchen after 90 years
After operating without an onsite kitchen since 1938, Holywell Village First School has secured funding to build its own catering facilitie…
Blyth Spartans AFC to host community takeover at Blyth Links parkrun
Blyth Spartans AFC is bringing its senior management, first team players, and junior squads to the Blyth Links parkrun this June for a club…
Northumberland County Council to open new residential home for children with complex needs
Northumberland County Council has approved a £2.1 million plan to convert a property in Ulgham into a residential home for four children. B…