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A little preparation now can go a long way towards keeping horses healthy. Picture: Pixabay

Keeping horses healthy through long winter

The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick.

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16 adorable pictures of pets enjoying autumn in Northumberland.

Northumberland pets enjoy the autumn

The Blue Bell Inn at West Mickley. Picture: Google

Bid to convert village pub into a home refused by council planners

Karl Philp. Picture: Northumbria Police

Police appeal for information to locate wanted Northumberland man

Cllr Trevor Austin, who has left Reform UK to sit as an Independent.

Reform councillor quits to sit as Independent

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Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

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Sport

Volunteers at Alnmouth & Lesbury Cricket Club.

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Volunteers at Alnmouth & Lesbury Cricket Club have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

Premier League club releases Christmas advert starring Colin Firth

Victor Palovaara will ride for Berwick Bandits next season.

Swede signs on as Berwick Bandits' sixth rider for 2027 season

Morpeth Town boss Craig Lynch ‘delighted’ with dramatic Senior Cup win

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Crime

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth.

PCC launches refreshed Police and Crime Plan

Northumbria Police carried out dawn warrants at five addresses in the North Tyneside area with the support of colleagues from the North East Regional Organised Crime Unit.

Seven people arrested as part of investigation into drugs supply

VigilAuntie is a free personal safety app developed by Northumberland-based charity Right to Resist.

Northumberland charity launches personal safety app

A total of 17 people have been arrested since the disorder at Meadow Well.

Police make a total of 17 arrests following Bonfire Night riots

Six people are in cells after Bonfire Night riots.

Fireworks and bricks thrown at police during Bonfire Night

Police Commissioner Susan Dungworth at one of the training courses.

Police chief's call for parents to tackle misogyny

Your World Northumberland

Star of the Sea Catholic Primary pupils celebrate European Day of Languages

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Impressive view of Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England, showcasing its medieval stone towers, fortified walls and central keep flying the Union Jack flag.

Two Northumberland towns named among the most romantic places to get married

One of last year's winners: The Pottery Bank Community Allotment and Garden.

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Scott Slapin appearing at Berwick Parish Church Saturday 28 November.

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Wonderful Howdon mural.

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What's On

Festive lights are being switched on all across Northumberland over the coming weeks.

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas across Northumberland as preparations get well underway to light-up our towns and villages.
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Some of the members of the St George’s Community Players' pictured at the launch of their Calendar Girls sunflowers appeal in August.

Players all set for their Calendar Girls performances

The Alnwick Garden’s Winter Light Trail. (Photo: Phil Wilkinson/The Alnwick Garden)

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Keira Knightley returns to star in Waitrose's 2026 Christmas advert, reprising her role in the festive romantic storyline.

Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

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Lifestyle

The best places to eat in Morpeth town centre as ranked by TripAdvisor reviewers.

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A remembrance ceremony was held in Alnwick.

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Stacey Solomon has praised the 'bouncy blow dry' look the ghd Chronos Curve Hair Curler Tong gives her.

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Longacre house is a five-bedroom family home in Longframlington.

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Health

Clare Winter, head of sustainability and net zero at Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management.

Northumbria Healthcare launches new nature

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

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Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

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Digital Pilates is coming to Alnwick.

New Pilates studio to combine technology and traditional teaching

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Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

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