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Robson Green opens new stargazing facility at Twice Brewed Inn
Actor Robson Green has officially opened a new observatory experience at the Twice Brewed Inn in Northumberland National Park. The site fea…
Rare plants thrive in Northumberland's former lead mining sites
Specialist plants like mountain pansies and alpine pennycress are flourishing in rare calaminarian grasslands created by centuries of lead …
Hexham Lantern Parade to return this November
The popular Hexham Lantern Parade is making a comeback this year after a short break. Local families and artists are teaming up to create b…
Northumberland County Council invests £485,000 in Seahouses Primary School heating
Northumberland County Council has pledged nearly half a million pounds to upgrade the heating system at Seahouses Primary School. This inve…
Proposed £5m investment to improve Hadrian's Wall visitor experience
Northumberland County Council is planning a £5 million project to boost tourism and connectivity along Hadrian’s Wall. The scheme includes …
Wildlife nesting in a Northumberland garden
A resident in Allendale has observed a variety of birds, including a tawny owl, a woodcock, and a mallard, choosing to nest within their ga…
Planning permission granted for West Hartford Park employment site in Northumberland
A new 126-acre employment development in Cramlington has received unanimous approval, paving the way for over one million square feet of in…
Northumberland's Nordic Barn Transformed from Hay Shed to Family Home
A former hay shed near Morpeth in Northumberland has been transformed into a stunning four-bedroom family home. Matty Pearson and his famil…
Langley Tracks celebrates first anniversary as reimagined Victorian railway station hub
Langley Tracks, a restored Victorian railway station in Northumberland, is marking its first birthday as a creative and community hub. Loca…
Tynemouth Watch House Museum Wins TripAdvisor Award
The Tynemouth Volunteer Life Brigade Watch House Museum has been named a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award winner for 2026. The museum, …
Northumberland cottage near coast gains popularity among visitors
Mid Cote, a Grade II listed cottage in Northumberland, has become a popular staycation spot for its peaceful setting and proximity to the c…
New Shields Ferry skipper passes boat licence exam and encourages women to pursue similar careers
Louise McDowell from Hebburn has passed her boat licence exam to become a qualified Shields Ferry skipper. She hopes her achievement will i…