Northumberland

Electrify Britain's Ben Halfpenny and Martha Lawrence meet Redhills chief executive Andrew McIntryre.

Region hailed for ‘electrification success stories’

Nicky Middleton, owner and director of Oasis Sales and Lettings and The One Stop Property Shop North East. Photo credit The Bigger Picture Agency.

Property professional celebrates four decades of experience

A new digital travel ticket which can be downloaded on to a smartphone has been launched for this year’s Great North Run. Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Great North Run travel ticket launches on Pop App

Last year's Lindisfarne Festival.

Lindisfarne Festival reveals stage times with just 500 tickets remaining

Sunderland College graduates celebrate. Photo credit Elliot Nichol Photo.

North East education partnership among country’s best

Artist Impression of The Legend of the Wear Kynren - The Storied Lands

Famous Lambton Worm inspires ambitious live show Legend of the Wear

The new Beacon restaurant

I tried Sunderland's newest fine dining restaurant

Jan Mitchell Properties, Covering North East

This stunner home with sauna and stables looks over the Cleadon Hills

Hjem Vin launches at South Causey Inn in May

We're bringing a new outdoor Hjem dining experience to the North East

Primrose Holidays is offering the chance for North East holiday makers to visit Cambridgeshire.

Dedicated ‘silver tourism’ coach operator launches in the North East

Central Academy pupils at the welcome day in their new WISE school uniforms.

Two new schools join Wearside trust WISE Academies

Ben Singlewood, Head of Construction for Bellway North East

New Head of Construction at Bellway North East aims to build on improved levels ...

Hjem is at The Farmhouse, South Causey Inn, for six months

We've created a relaxed yet special menu to treat your mum

Orca cottage in Seahouses, Northumberland

I stayed in super cosy new Northumberland holiday cottage

The 'Kids Go Free' travel initiative has returned to the North East for the 2026 February half-term.

Families to travel for less this half-term as ‘Kids Go Free’ returns

All these North East venues have been listed in the Hitched.com awards for 2026.

Every North East wedding venue listed in the 2026 Hitched Awards
Picturesque wedding venues across the North East have been recognised among the UK's finest in the 2026 Hitched Wedding Awards.
Jason Button

UK forces prepare in Northumberland to lead NATO Special Operations

The average house price in the North East has risen by 6.8% in the last year, to £166,568

'Beautiful' new property hotspot, and where prices are rising fastest

Hjem at The Farmhouse in South Causey Inn

I tried the new Hjem pop up at well-known County Durham spot

Report finds North East mental health service 'requires improvement'

He was trying to evade police

Suspected drink driver crashes into lamppost trying to evade police

Fowberry Tower in Northumberland has been restored

Inside stunning manor house now available to hire for staycations

Robson Green and his uncle Matheson meet Marty and Emma.

Marvellous Marty teaches Robson Green new tricks in BBC TV show

Northumberland village pub with rooms for 34 guests up for sale

Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Tesco customers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support as over 9,000 meals donated

Tyne and Wear and Northumberland Tesco customers thanked for generous Winter Foo...

The public have been warned to stay away from frozen bodies of water ahead of the incoming spell of cold weather.

'Panic and drowning': Public warned to stay away from frozen water

Sir David Attenborough is encouraging people to support the Rothbury Appeal

David Attenborough helps campaign to save Northumberland estate
The Wildlife Trust’s appeal to buy the historic Rothbury Estate in Northumberland tipped over the £10m mark on the last day of 2025.
Katy Wheeler

Eshott Hall.

Prominent North East hotel in historic Georgian manor set to reopen

A Merry Christmas and happy New Year from the South Shields parkrun in this festive view from December 2019.

Every Parkrun location in Tyne and Wear

The view from one of the hotel's 14 suites

I stayed at Northumberland's new hotel with the best view

Hjem has announced a pop up

How you can enjoy Michelin Star-quality food at popular pub spot

Henry Renton

Rapist, 81, dubbed sexual predator could die behind bars

Incarcerated paedophile who raped child victim facing more prison time

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has frozen the current bus fare cap.

Mayor makes exciting announcement to keep bus fares affordable

10 pics of train carriage turned into luxury holiday cottage for sale

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has secured a £15million-per-year contract to continue delivering 111 services to the North East.

North East Ambulance Service awarded new £15million contract

James Duncan making his tandem skydive.

I made this skydive to raise money for North East hospitals

Crimestoppers have launched a campaign to clamp down on knife crime across the North East.

North East residents urged to speak up about people who carry knives

James Murdoch

DPD driver convicted of death by careless driving

Bellway North East’s pink-themed charity ball raised £68,800 for Cancer Research UK

Bellway North East’s charity ball raises £68,800 for Cancer Research UK

What North East locals can expect from the upcoming Orionid meteor shower.

Spot named as one of UK's best places to watch famous meteor shower

Seaham Coastguard's dog whisperer Andy Heppell.

Meet Seaham Coastguard's dog whisperer who features in TV documentary

South Shields parkrun.

Parkrun: Where are runs happening across the North East?

I own one of North East's top spa hotels & the region needs to do more

Pumpkin picking season is nearly here.

North East pumpkin picking: Patches and farms in the North East

The extensive damage to Vermont House has also impacted on an NHS mental health service for military veterans.

Suspected arson attack also hits mental health service for veterans

Early photos, taken between the late 19th century and the dawn of the 60s, show how much the North East has changed

45 photos capture changing face of the North East

Durham Book Festival lineup has been announced

Top authors heading to Durham Book Festival - here's who's on the bill

Pervert masturbated with My Little Pony toy in live chat with kids

Golden eagle

Iconic bird of prey could be back in England for 1st time in 150 years

Inside the 30-seater planetarium at Twice Brewed Inn, in Northumberland.

Observatory expands with new stargazing venue at Twice Brewed Inn

One of the dramatic paintings which show the Battle of Britain over the North East.

The valiant RAF's Battle of Britain defence of North East skies

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court.

Refugee groped volunteer at a social event for asylum seekers

Byker Estate, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

£2m grant saves 4 historic North East buildings for future generations

We want to reintroduce the wild lynx back into North East woodland

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