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Swarland: Son of a Settler by George Nicholson

Pensioner pens book with memories of his village

Alnwick Market Place. Picture: Google

Market Place plans approved

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Andy Brown with highways officers at the Swinhoe junction.

Calls for mini-roundabout at notorious junction

Ida Homes has unveiled its plans to restore the historic Shoreston Hall. Image: Elliott Architects

Plans unveiled for redevelopment of historic hall

Stalls in the Lady Waterford Hall in Ford. Picture: Jane Musgrave

Thousands flock to Ford and Etal Christmas Market

Guy Renner-Thompson.

Bamburgh councillor chosen as Tory candidate to be North East mayor

Flýte Whisky Cream Liqueur.

Distillery launches two new spirits

Light fittings from RMS Olympic.

Original features from the Titanic's sister ship up for auction

An open evening is being held at JCSC in Amble.

Amble school to hold sixth form open evening

Seahouses festive lights switch on. Picture: Ian Clayton

Festive lights are switched on in seaside village

Alnwick Civic Society award winners.

Awards recognise people for their contribution to Alnwick
Twenty groups and individuals have received Alnwick Civic Society Awards for the contribution they are making to the town.

Story Homes.

Detailed plans for Alnwick housing development get the green light

Alnwick Gallery.

Art gallery benefits from coffee shop diversification

The Bridge Singers.

Community choir staging a Christmas concert for charity

Seahouses public toilets.

Praise for revamp of Seahouses public toilets

The Ellingham Hall team.

Three in a row for wedding team

Planning permission has been refused.

Village housing plans refused by council

The Bamburgh Castle Inn at Seahouses.

Pub and hotel operator offers Black Friday bonus on gift voucher purchases

Inside the Craster smokehouse. Picture: The Historic England Archive

Special status for home of Craster Kippers

A view across Embleton Bay to Dunstanburgh Castle. Picture: Gavin Duthie

New name for Northumberland Coast AONB

Aln Valley Railway has lodged plans for larger storage facilities.

Plan for new storage shed lodged by Aln Valley Railway

Seahouses festive lights.

Plans announced for festive lights switch on in Seahouses
The festive lights will be switched on in Seahouses on Thursday (November 23).

The former M&Co in Alnwick.

Poundstretcher to open new store

An indoor market in the Northumberland Hall.

Market traders move indoors for run up to Christmas

Alnwick Christmas lights switch on.

In pictures: Alnwick Christmas lights switch on

Young leaders from Leading Link join Northumberland County Council in supporting a campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Parkrun events in Northumberland set for 'takeover'

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Northumberland awarded millions to improve roads

Andrew Peart.

Man set to face trial accused of murder

A EuroMillions winning lottery ticket was bought in Northumberland. Picture: SHAUN CURRY/AFP via Getty Images)

EuroMillions £1million winning ticket bought in Northumberland remains unclaimed

Alnwick Mayor Geoff Watson with Father Christmas at Lilidorei. Picture: Jane Coltman

Mayor revels in Alnwick's Christmas spirit

Millie Rae O’Neill switches on the Alnwick lights in 2022 watched by the Duchess of Northumberland. Picture: Jane Coltman

Alnwick set for Christmas lights switch-on

Moonbeam Car Wash is coming to Ashington.

New car wash offering 'cinematic' experience set to open

The proposed glamping site is on land behind Lindisfarne Services. Picture: Google

Plans lodged for new glamping site a short cycle ride from Holy Island
Fresh plans for a glamping site a short cycle ride from Holy Island have been submitted.

The proposed scheme at Amble harbour. Image: Mario Minchella Architects

Boatyard redevelopment plans refused by council

The iconic tree appeared in the 1991 Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Police provide update on investigation into felling of Sycamore Gap tree

Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.

Borderlands named as 5G Innovation Region

Charlton Hall, near Ellingham. Picture: Danny Birrell

Wedding venue wins regional award

Ford Castle.

Castle to host festive market for first time

The proposed development site at Velvet Hall. Picture: Google

Plans submitted for homes on former railway station yard

Cheswick beach.

New plans lodged for 52-space car park yards from stunning beach

A CGI of the proposed Lifetime Neighbourhood in Amble.

Northumberland Estates resubmits plans for major housing scheme

Lilidorei has been given a festive makeover.

Magical Christmas village unveiled at Lilidorei

Dennis Hetherington.

Insurance expert retires after more than 40 years' service