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Aydon House is a former hotel in the heart of Alnwick.

Former Victorian hotel with nine bedrooms for sale

Sidecar passenger David Smith on his summer constituency tour.

MP highlights hidden gems and must-see spots of 'best constituency in country'

Gordon Castle in Florida in 1997.

Councillor gives up motorbike after 60-year passion

Bamburgh.

Two Northumberland gems named among most beautiful

L.J Ross with Story Fest founder, Suzy Walker last year. (Photo: Carol McKay)

Story Fest announces exciting line-up for aspiring writers

The lights were switched on by Benjamin Elliott and the Duchess of Northumberland.

Christmas celebrations begin in Alnwick as hundreds attend lights switch on

Cllr Sue Allcroft with Tricia Cresswell from Alnwick Story Fest. Picture: Jane Coltman

Funds for Story Fest

Barter Books, Alnwick.

Iconic Northumberland bookshop nominated for 'most beautiful in the world'

Gordon Castle.

Long-serving councillor up for re-election

Headliner and Northumbrian crime author, L.J Ross.

Literary festival has a packed line-up for its third year

Refitting the clock at Barter Books.

Historic clock restored at renowned bookstore
A clock which graced Alnwick’s former railway station has been refurbished and reinstalled.
Ian Smith

Northumbrian author, L.J Ross is amongst those to headline the event. With over With over 10 million books sold worldwide, she offers the opportunity to hear how she crafts her gripping Northumberland-inspired thrillers.

Story Fest runs for the third year running with best-selling authors to headline

A Ukrainian support stall was located at Alnwick Market to help raise funds for aid trips.

Ukrainians in Northumberland still need support 1000 days on

Poet Katrina Porteous. Picture by Tony Griffiths.

Katrina to launch her latest poetry collection in Alnwick

The Alnwick Attractions Bus has returned for a second summer. Picture: Jane Coltman

Free hop-on, hop-off bus returns to help visitors

James Naughtie, Radio four presenter on 'Today' and 'Book Club', and Ann Cleeves, author and guest speaker. Left picture: BBC. Right picture: Alnwick Playhouse.

Alnwick Story Fest is back for a second year

Alnwick Market Place.

Business owners give insight into shopping trends on the high street

An aerial view of Alnwick showing the old station.

Plans lodged for repairs to home of Barter Books

TV presenter Matt Baker at Alnwick Castle filming Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad.

Alnwick set to feature on TV travel series

Dr Alice Good MBE with medal.

Ukrainian Medal awarded to local aid organiser

Dr Alice Good is involved with both Sunflower Sisters and Ukraine Aid Express.

Alnwick charity in need of more donations to send aid to Ukraine

Pictured, from left, Carole Ritchie, Barry Grieve and Joanne Robb from NEED LTD; Cllr Sue Allcroft, Chair of Alnwick Town Council’s Finance and Policy Committee; Catherine Neil, Head of Alnwick Castle Ventures; Mark Brassell, Alnwick Garden Director; Alnwick Mayor Cllr Geoff Watson and Mel Clark from Aln Valley Railway.

Delight as town’s new ‘Attractions Bus’ for summer hits the road

Barter Books in Alnwick.

The most Instagrammable bookshops in Europe ranked

The bare strip of grass near Barter Books in Alnwick. Picture: John Millican

Weedkiller use on steep bank in Alnwick sparks concerns

Take a look inside one of Northumberland's most popular tourist attractions.

World Book Day: A pictorial tour of Barter Books

Suzy Walker and Lesley Turner from Alnwick Story Fest. Picture: Jane Coltman

Tickets go on sale for Alnwick Story Fest

Helen Stanton in her Corbridge bookshop. Picture: Discover Our Land.

Novel approach behind new Alnwick bookshop

Chris Ramsey and wife Rosie.

Chris Ramsey's wife Rosie shares sneak peek inside new Northumberland home
Podcaster and author Rosie Ramsey has shared her creative flair as she treats followers to a look inside her and South Shields comedian Chris Ramsey’s new home in Northumberland.
Georgina Cutler

Customers enjoying the reopening of indoor hospitality in Alnwick.

Drinkers and diners celebrate indoor reopening in Alnwick

Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP in Alnwick.

MP urges local residents to shop local after visiting Alnwick

Aln Valley Railway.

Tourist attraction rules out summer season

Customers enjoy a takeaway drink from The Origami Cafe.

Cautious welcome to reopening from shoppers

Barter Books in Alnwick.

Barter Books in Alnwick set to re-open

Mark Hobrough at the Northern Centre for Cancer Research.

Alnwick charity event aims to ensure that men 'don't die of ignorance'

The new ice cream parlour, far right, at Barter Books.

New ice cream parlour brings a taste of Paradise to Barter Books

The former antiques shop in which Barter Books wants to open an ice-cream parlour.

Famous bookshop's bid to open ice-cream parlour

Daniel Gurney recreates the front cover of Roald Dahl's Matilda. Picture by Rachael Fraser and Katy Hulme

World Book Day: Spot the difference!

Picture by Jenny Turner.

Use powers of observation to capture the more unusual

THIRD: An amazing picture of the refuge box on the causeway to Holy Island, by Tony Robson. 132 Facebook likes.

Book tree is star of the week

Volunteers planted 4,000 bulbs on the grass banks outside Barter Books in Alnwick.

Alnwick in Bloom volunteers dig in for a colourful spring display

Alnwick Station Industrial Estate

Future as visitor attraction after purchase of industrial estate

Wooler Cheviot Centre

Glendale, History Society

Chris Mullin.

Bookshop date for former MP

The Tennyson Installation at Barter Books, Alnwick. Picture by Daniel Gurney.

Hidden Heritage '“ The Tennyson Installation

Nigel Blagburn with the Fusiliers helmet, book of photographs and signatures from 1854 and the British Army rifle.

Rare Fusiliers helmet is going up for auction
An extremely rare Northumberland Fusiliers 1870s First Battalion parade helmet is going up for auction this weekend '“ and it could go for thousands of pounds.
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Mary and Stuart Manley present the Keep Calm and Carry On sign to members of the Aln Valley Railway.

Copy of Keep Calm and Carry On poster presented to heritage railway

Aln Valley Railway representative Mike Christian at Lionheart Station in Alnwick.

Heritage railway nets major funding boost

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Elves are causing lots of festive mischief before Santa arrives

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Stan gives illustrated talk

Nigel Blagburn with the piano.

Rare Steinway piano goes up for auction

Nigel Blagburn at Alnwick Auctions is selling work by the late artist Malcolm Gleghorn. Picture by Jane Coltman

Late artist's works under the hammer

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