Thousands of tree problems reported each year to council Northumberland County Council does not have the resources to tackle all of the thousands of tree complaints it receives each year, a meeting heard. Environment
North East set for sunshine as week-ahead forecast reveals warm temperatures Ditch the big coat and grab your sunglasses - the North East is about to get a dose of sunshine. News
Thousands of tree problems reported each year to council Northumberland County Council does not have the resources to tackle all of the thousands of tree complaints it receives each year, a meeting heard. News
Diamond celebrations for AONB Celebrations to mark 60 years since the North Northumberland Coast was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) started last month. News
Kielder awaits the return of nesting ospreys Excitement is building at Kielder Water & Forest Park as staff and visitors eagerly await the return of the resident ospreys. News
LOCAL AREA COUNCIL ROUND-UP: Toilets, speed limits and elderly care The upkeep of Seahouses public toilets has been praised by a county councillor at the latest North Northumberland Local Area Council meeting. News
Farmer’s fury over litterbugs and fly-tippers A Northumberland farmer has described the clutter left by visitors to a coastal beauty spot as disgraceful. News
North East warned to prepare for snowfall over Easter bank holiday as temperatures set to drop We're all familiar with the age-old joke about damp and dreary British bank holidays. News
Good news for protecting our environment The last few weeks have brought some fantastic news for the environment of our beautiful area. News
First puffins touch down on the Farne Islands They're back! The first puffins have touched down on the Farne Islands. Environment
Putting down roots for a new forest Planting of the largest planned new productive forest in England in the last 25 years got under way at Doddington North Moor on Friday. News
Consultation looking at future of farming after Brexit A 10-week consultation is under way looking at the future of agriculture and land management in a ‘green’ Brexit. Business
Raising funds for curlew campaign Thousands of pounds has been raised for a campaign protecting a bird whose numbers are dropping. Environment
Banks Mining hits out at 'absolutely perverse' Highthorn decision The boss of Banks Mining has slammed the Communities Secretary for his decision to ignore the planning inspector's recommendation and refuse a surface mine in Northumberland. News
REACTION: Northumberland surface mine refused Politicians and groups react to this morning's news that the proposed Highthorn opencast mine on the Northumberland coast has been refused. News
Suspected palm oil found on Northumberland beaches Suspected palm oil has been found on two Northumberland beaches. News
VIDEO: Hidden wall paintings discovered at Lindisfarne Castle The National Trust has uncovered hidden wall paintings during the £3million restoration of Lindisfarne Castle. News
Rare pine marten captured on camera in Northumberland Video footage of a pine marten in Northumberland has been captured for the first time – and has been likened to finding ‘a mythical beast’. News
Pupils have designs on new Island bench A new seat which has been designed by schoolchildren will provide a resting place for walkers reaching the end of the Pilgrim’s Way on Holy Island. News
