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Your Tribe opened its doors last weekend. (Photo by Northumberland Gazette)

Paint fight venue opens in Whitley Bay

How well you do you know your partner, family and friends.

Keep the whole family entertained this Christmas with 'Mr & Mrs' board game

Hoodie Blanket.

For the ulimate comfort and warmth check out the winter range from kudd.ly

Exhibitions planned for public to view proposals by Fred. Olsen Renewables to install solar panels at Crystal Rig Wind. Picture by Martin Mecnarowski

Ad Feature Exhibition dates: Public can view final solar plans for Crystal Rig

Tom Bowes and son Ethan find out about the DadPad with Hannah Brydon, Family Hub community development worker.

Free 'DadPad' app launches to support new dads

Your invitation awaits… Better book your tickets for the Maltings pantomime!

Ad Feature Plan your panto trip in Berwick, here’s all you need to know

Iceland is giving away free food.

Half term: Iceland give away FREE food as parents feel pressure of Xmas expenses

More and more new mums and their babies are taking part in Mams on the Move classes. (Photo by Active Northumberland)

New mums' fitness classes increasingly popular

Feed a family for under £18.

Here’s where you can get feed a family for under £18 this half term

Fewer babies were born in Northumberland in 2022.

New figures show fewer births in Northumberland

View the updated plans for energy park which will generate £7m in community funds. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Residents invited to comment on updated Lees Hill Renewable Energy Park plans
Leading independent renewable energy producer, Fred. Olsen Renewables has announced that it will be holding public exhibitions to display updated plans for Lees Hill Renewable Energy Park in the Scottish Borders – which is set to deliver 156MW of power and provide over £7m in a locally managed community benefit fund

Six weeks of summer fun at pub chain

Summer of play at family favourite Brewers Fayre

This isn’t ‘just’ a dentist

Ad Feature Professional, affordable dentistry available in Alnwick

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Maintaining a regular exercise routine can be difficult (photo: Adobe)

Getting the most out of your workout

See the most cost-effective activities according to Go Outdoors research

Most instagrammable free attractions in the UK

Davey Bratton, 35, an ex-smoker whose mum Maggie’s story went around the world

Ad Feature DON’T BE THE 1: Fresh campaign warns 1 in 2 smokers risk death

See local author Holly Taylor at Bedlington and Ashington libraries this Easter.

Free events for kids at Northumberland libraries

Axel Mcgilligan is completing a sponsored read to raise cash for his school library.

Seahouses schoolboy raises cash for school library

Northumberland is full of affordable attractions.

16 things to do in Northumberland for less than £5 per person

Child poverty figures.

Over a fifth of Northumberland kids living 'in poverty'

Many dogs still love the chance to go out on adventures during the colder months (photo: Adobe)

​Protect your pets from the frosty winter chills

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, at a nursery after announcing his childcare reforms.

Three children for every Northumberland childcare place

More than half of vets (52 per cent) said the number of clients reporting difficulty covering the cost of preventative veterinary care for their animal had increased compared to 2021 (photo: Adobe)

Vet concerns as one in five pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time

Dogs need their teeth brushing regularly to keep them healthy (photo: Adobe)

How to brush dogs teeth for healthy fresh mouth

Older pupils read to younger ones.

Pupils at Bedlington school celebrate World Book Day

Jack Russels are now the favourite of King Charles and the Queen Consort

What you didn’t know about the royal dog of choice – the Jack Russell

A young woman sits in the park with her dogs and shows them love (photo: Adobe)

​Choose right pet partner and show some loving
​Valentine's Day may be long gone but our pets still need lots of love, rabbits and guinea pigs especially needing to live with others of the same species.

Most pets will be happy with a home temperature of 18 to 20C (photo: Adobe)

Experts reveal how to keep your pets warm this winter

Free consultation at Sunderland and Newcastle City Dental clinics

Ad Feature Free consultations and fast appointments at private dental clinics

Survey finds after difficult period during the pandemic years, weddings well and truly back with a bang (photo: Adobe)

Honeymoons are chosen over the house deposit new survey reveals

Getting the most out of your freezer (photo: Adobe)

Nine ways to get the most out of your freezer

Don’t panic if your dog has a sseizure, but don’t go near your dog’s mouth - they may accidentally bite (photo: Adobe)

​Dogs and how to deal with epilepsy conditions

Barry and Alan Whale Project

Having whale of a time with latest fishy project

Pass on the kindness

Random Acts of Kindness Day: Here are the top things you can do to show kindness

Hoping to enjoy a carefree holiday

Unorganised holdaymakers wasting enough money when booking holiday

Many of the child-friendly restaurants and cafes have parks or play areas.

19 of the best places in Northumberland to take kids for food

Plan your year around Northumberland festivals.

Nine festivals and concerts taking place in 2023

Grooming your dog can bring you closer to your pet (photo: Adobe)

They call it puppy (other pets are available!) love

Millennials are most likely to share the love with a partner (photo: Adobe)

Millennials most likely to share the love

In Ghana February 14 is National Chocolate Day (photo: Adobe)

Valentine’s Day passion celebrated around globe

Exercise has many benefits including helping with digestion and improving joint mobility (photo: Adobe)

Hacks to combat the signs of ageing

Save money on neutering your dog or cat at Coquet Vets in February and March

Ad Feature Independent vets in Amble are passionate about preventative healthcare

One third of Britain’s pooches are overweight according to survey

Portly pooches on the increase as we become a nation of pet-loving feeders

Peggy, the winner of the Ugly Dog contest

Ugly dog contest: winner revealed
It’s the contest that’s gripped the nation and got animal lovers everywhere talking but now, at last, the winner of the UK’s ugliest dog competition has finally been revealed.

Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have launched a campaign to allow parents to bypass traffic queues. Picture: Shutterstock.

Call for parents to be allowed to drive in bus lanes on school run

Happy healthy kids are parents' priority

“It is not extravagant experiences that provide children with happiness"

Around 40 per cent of parents say it’s due to having one-to-one time before children's bedtime that makes it special (photo: Adobe)

UK parents say bedtime is their favourite time of day with their children

There are hundreds of places to visit in Northumberland.

The A-Z of Northumberland: 26 places worth visiting

Start the year off by downloading a digital budget planner (photo: Adobe)

Helpful saving hacks to help with the cost of living

There are plenty of great indoor venues for keeping the kids occupied when the weather is poor in Northumberland and North Tyneside.

14 indoor places to take young children to play

Best pregnancy pillows: sleep well and lessen pain with these pillows

Best pregnancy pillows: sleep well and lessen pain with these pillows

Less than a third of Brits sleep with the recommended one pillow, research found (photo: Adobe)

One small change could help you sleep better

There will be an additional bank holiday in May 2023 for King Charles III's coronation. Picture: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

UK bank holiday dates for 2023 - including for King's coronation

A traditional roast dinner contains things not always good for your pet pooch

Feeding your dog Christmas dinner leftovers can leave them feeling ill