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Tour boat crew rescues dog after kayak blown out to sea off Bamburgh
A black Alsatian named Bruce was reunited with his owner after being swept out to sea on an inflatable kayak near Bamburgh Beach. Crew memb…
Blyth teenager Jake Beatty selected for Great Britain baseball squad
Fifteen-year-old Jake Beatty from the Newcastle Nighthawks has been chosen to represent Great Britain at two international tournaments this…
Blyth teenager Kaden Pleban loses 17 stone after being bullied at college
After being told his work overalls did not fit due to his weight, 18-year-old Kaden Pleban decided to make a change. By increasing his dail…
North Northumberland mill gives free entry this summer to mark 50 years as a working museum
Heatherslaw Corn Mill in North Northumberland is offering free admission this summer to celebrate 50 years as a working museum. Still produ…
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…
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…
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…
The transformation of Kielder Forest from timber plantation to conservation site
England's largest forest, Kielder, has evolved from a purely commercial timber plantation into a thriving haven for wildlife and environmen…