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Sheep in Ireshopeburn are fed after snow fell across Weardale.

Snowy scenes as Met Office predicts wintry showers to continue

Beamish Museum is looking forward to welcoming back visitors as it reopens its grounds following the easing of the national lockdown.

Beamish Museum opens its grounds to visitors in lead up to Christmas

The leaders of seven councils across the North East have welcomed news a Covid-19 vaccine will be made available from next week.

North East leaders ready to support 'mammoth task' of Covid vaccine programme

Avian Influenza has been confirmed after two birds from Lindisfarne NNR were sent away for tests.

Bird flu cases confirmed after tests on birds from Northumberland nature reserve

Sunderland's coroner's officers are based at Sunderland Civic Centre.

North East appeal launched to find pensioner's family

Northumbria Police has issued an update into the inquiry into the death of Caroline Kayll, 47, and the suspected assault of a 15-year-old boy.

Murder detectives make arrest as part of probe into woman's death

The incident happened at the BP Garage in Morpeth Road, Ashington. Image copyright Google Maps.

Attack at Northumberland petrol station sparks CCTV appeal to find men

Photos captured by Northumbria Police during the week-long Operation Sceptre.

127 people arrested and 59 weapons seized in knife crime clampdown

The RNLI and Coastguard teams worked together to help the man and dog after they got into difficulties near the North Pier at Amble. Image copyright Google Maps.

Man and dog rescued after coastal alert

A number of Metro services have been cancelled today due to the availability of drivers.

Metro passengers warned to make extra time for journeys due to cancellations

A number of Metro services have been cancelled today due to driver availaibility.

Morning Metro trains cancelled over staffing problems
Metro passengers have been warned of a run of cancelled services during this morning.

HM Coastguard officers were carrying out a training course in Amble when they were alerted to a woman who was hurt nearby.

Injured woman helped by emergency teams at harbour

British Army soldiers, 1st battalion Coldstream Guards, staff a coronavirus testing centre set up at the Merseyside Caribbean Council Community Centre in Liverpool, north west England, on November 10, 2020 during a city-wide mass testing pilot operation. -

Every area in North East has signed up to mass Covid testing scheme

Northumbria Police has issued an update into its inquiry into the incident where a woman cyclist was found injured in Bedlington.

Woman cyclist found seriously hurt remains in hospital

Christmas show The Emperor's New Clothes will be recorded and screened by Northern Stage.

Christmas show to be streamed as theatre looks brings festive cheer to families

The Sunday for Sammy sketch writing competition will share the finished films online.

Sunday for Sammy sketches to screen

Car parks in Northumberland are open during the second lockdown.

Northumberland's parks and car parks remain open for Lockdown 2

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has a branch in Durham among others across the North East. Image copyright Google Maps.

Edinburgh Woollen Mill and sister company Ponden Home in administration

The statement is signed by council leaders and councillors Iain Malcolm of South Tyneside Council, Glen Sanderson, of Northumberland County Council, Simon Henig, of Durham County Council and Graeme Miller, of Sunderland City Council, alongside Martin Gannon, of Gateshead Council, Nick Forbes, of Newcastle City Council, Norma Redfearn CBE, elected mayor of North Tyneside Council, Jamie Driscoll, North of Tyne Mayor and Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner.

Region's leaders call for more control ahead of Lockdown 2

DMA's, Becky Hill and Pixies are all booked to play Live From Times Square next August, with more acts to be announced.

Acts revealed for outdoor North East gigs for summer 2021

Northumbria Police’s Detective Sergeant Jacqui Croskery has set out on the five-month challenge in aid of the Marine Conservation Society.

Detective makes sea swim dash every morning as she starts charity challenge

The Government has set out rules about meeting with others during the next lockdown.

Rules over who you can meet and where under lockdown 2
We’re all desperate to see more of friends and family after a tough time since the pandemic hit

Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Lady Norma pictured in February this year as they attended the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland player Harry Gregg. Photo by Getty Images.

England legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia

Northumbria Police hope to speak to this man after sheep were attacked by a dog in Bardon Mill.

Sheep 'mauled and left for dead' in Northumberland dog attack

Northumbria Police has confirmed 33-year-old Anthony James Houghton, who lived in the Blyth area, died after the collision on the A189 in Northumberland on Saturday.

Man who died in Northumberland collision named

Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team shared this photo via the Twitter account @NNPMRT as the HM Coastguard's Rescue 199 was used to help the walkers reach safety.

Walkers airlifted to safety in dramatic night rescue

An eight-day break is being offered in Lake Garda in Italy, flying direct from Teeside Airport. Image by Pixabay.

Holiday deal lined up as package is put on offer via Teesside Airport

Northumbria Police has an online form to report coronavirus breaches to

How to report people to the police for breaking tier 2 covid restrictions

This Met Office graphic shows the areas covered by the yellow and amber weather warnings for heavy rain.

Met Office issues North East with Storm Alex heavy rain warning

Arran Burton, 27, of Castle Terrace, Ashington, has been jailed for the break-in.

Burglar's half-eaten peach leads police to his door

Northumbria Police found the allegations against Pc Grant Parker proven after a five-day misconduct hearing.

Police officer sacked after touching colleague on work night out

The Samaritans has said there must be a plan to help those in need as the ONS released the latest suicide figures.

Call for help to support those most in need as latest Northumberland suicide rat...

The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter on the scene. Photo by Howick Coastguard Rescue Team.

Woman airlifted to hospital after suffering injury on Northumberland beach
A woman was taken to hospital by helicopter after getting injured on a north Northumberland beach.

The weekend weather is forecast to feature sunny spells.

Sunny with the odd shower expected in the weekend ahead

Alnwick Bus Station, a key interchange for passengers in Northumberland.

Cheaper buses needed to help passengers across Northumberland, poll views show

Former explosives detection police dog Russell has been recruited in his retirement by Northumbria Police to work with community groups.

Police dog Russell becomes a friend to those in need

The work between the Coal House Roundabout and Birtley on the A1(M) will lead to overnight road closures on both sides of the carriageway. Image copyright Google Maps.

Night closure planned for A1(M) during resurfacing work

Hundreds of people take part in the North East Skinny Dip, which raises money for Mind. Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Naked swimmers get ready for North East Skinny Dip

A number of Frankie and Benny's, alongside a series of Chiquito, are to close.

Series of Frankie and Benny's and Chiquito restaurants to close as owner looks t...

Northumbria Police is continuing to carry out inquiries into the bike thefts following a call out to Wooler.

Alert over attempted break-in at Northumberland quad bike firm sparks stolen bik...

The teams were called to the coast off Newbiggin after two people drifted out to sea on an inflatable.

Plea to to only use inflatables in the pool after sea rescue alert

The collision happened on the A69 near Haydon Bridge. Image copyright Google Maps.

Woman killed in A69 collision named by police

Scott Patterson, 30, pictured holding his daughter Olivia.

Dad is named as victim of stab attack murder