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A dartboard at home can quickly turn a casual evening with friends into a tournament

Ad Feature Five hobbies to bring back this winter

The opening of the Blyth Bebside railway station in October 2025.

Six decades without trains may have cost Blyth £13m

Jamie Driscoll. Picture: Getty

Ex-Mayor to appear in Alnwick with new report on plan to rebuild Britain

Arthur MacDonald: Harbour Scene, North East Museums on behalf of Northumberland County Council.

Berwick’s own connection to the Burrell Collection explored in new exhibition

Alan Campbell MP.

'I have listened to many leader’s speeches but rarely one as powerful as this'

Marisa Giannasi's illustration of The Book Loft in Berwick.

Local bookshop illustrated among 100 most loved

Sandwiches have more experimental fillings than they used to

Ad Feature Why the sandwich remains Britain’s workplace lunch champion

Nadine Turner as Kate Bush. Picture: Daniel Ackerley

Show celebrating the songs of Kate Bush coming to Alnwick

TV Host Alison Hammond surprised some of Britain's most loyal people

Britain's most loyal people surprised by Alison Hammond

Katryna Shell alongside fellow choir member Ben Brooke, Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.

Farmer shares story behind Britain Got Talent winners debut album

Moz Murphy of grate.

Award-winning cheesemakers to come together at North East event
Jesmond cheesemonger grate brings Britain and Ireland’s best cheesemakers to Newcastle for a one-day celebration in October.
Ian Smith

NFU Northumberland County Chair and livestock farmer Mac Young. (Richard Lee Photography)

Farmers call for Government to set homegrown food targets

Edward Solovyov training bright and early at Whitley Bay Ice Rink

2030 Olympic dream for Cramlington teenager

Amble. (Photo: Jane Coltman)

Northumberland among most-booked UK counties

Woodland weddings offer at Northumberland estate.

Bespoke 'woodland weddings' are on offer on country estate

Frederick Douglass, seated, and his son Joseph.

Blue Plaque in North Shields for leading freedom campaigner

Ian Cowie.

Former drug addict takes on 268-mile race for charity that changed his life

Leonie Douglas (Alice Tinkler) and Catherine Bush (Geraldine Granger) having fun during rehearsals. Picture: Alnwick Theatre Club

Am dram group set to bring classic comedy to Playhouse stage

Graham Scarborough in Alnwick in his vintage tractor.

Tractor driver calls at Alnwick on fundraising drive for dementia charity

David Smith MP.

Essential need for meaningful work a good place to start

David Smith, Labour MP for North Northumberland.

MP supports call for Labour’s reset to include a new approach to rural Britain

Gull ranger Patrick Safford in Eyemouth. Picture: SWNS

Gull ranger takes to the streets of Eyemouth with brief to educate and engage

Roseate Terns on Coquet Island.

Wildlife expert tells of plan to continue protecting rare bird colony

Volkswagen T-Roc

Second generation T-Roc is a winner for Volkswagen

Ian Maggimore nominated the Holy Island path after finishing a walk at Lindisfarne Castle. Picture: Ian Maggimore

Holy Island path in the running to be crowned Britain's favourite

Flower Fairies by Cicely Mary Barker.

Rare Flower Fairies artworks to go on display

Hundreds of visitors flocked to Bamburgh Castle at the weekend to enjoy some spectacular live jousting. Picture by Andy Commins.

Sell-out crowds enjoy spectacular live jousting at castle

A CGI of Ashwood Business Park in Ashington.

Ashington set for jobs boost with share of £13.5m fund
A former coalfield area in Ashington is set to get a share of £13.5 million to construct new industrial developments for businesses.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Aldi’s £16.49 gin crowned ‘Best in Britain’ – beating bottles almost double the price.

Aldi’s £16.49 gin crowned ‘Best in Britain’

Bells ringing at All Saints Church in Rothbury.

Fund-raising appeal seeks £100,000 to restore Rothbury church bells

The Leapmotor T03 brings affordable electric motoring back to the city car segment

Leapmotor T03 review: The £15,995 electric city car Britain needs

Disturbia head office.

Northumberland fashion brand is the North East's fastest-growing private company

Aldi is giving away £1,966 in vouchers and a FREE outdoor cinema kit as it searches for Britain’s best hosting garden this summer.

Aldi is giving away £1,966 in vouchers and a FREE outdoor cinema kit

The new Jelly Bean donut.

Ashington bakery brings back classic 1970s flavours

Richard Collett.

Berwick features in new book exploring Britain’s borders

Essity carried out the study to mark the opening of its new £30million recycled paper facility at its manufacturing site in Prudhoe, Northumberland.

Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 MILES of loo paper annually

Red squirrels are in decline across the UK.

Battle to save native red squirrels

Christopher Hutchinson with some of his family. Picture: SSAFA/Matilda Hutchinson

Former Prisoner of War who flew home on VE Day celebrates 104th birthday

As part a new multi-million pound health commitment to help the public, Holland and Barrett has launched 300,000 free high-street Wellness Check-Ins per month to help people back their bodies. Team GB medallist, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, has lent her support to the initiative and is encouraging the nation to act on health before it’s too late.

Holland & Barrett launch free high-street wellness check-ins

Pink Lane Bakery, Morpeth.

North East bakery named among Britain's best by The Times

An aerial view of Cragside House. Picture: Callum Thompson/National Trust

£1.8m conservation work starts on Britain's original smart home

The programme follows Donal MacIntyre as he casts a microscopic lens over real cases from across the UK

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence returns to TRUE CRIME next week

Britain’s most popular regional delicacies revealed

The 'smiling' fossil discovered on Holy Island.

'Smiling' fossil found with ancient back story

Property developer Gary Robertson outside the former WH Smith shop in Berwick.

Work starts on redevelopment of former WH Smith in Berwick
A property developer has started work on his latest project helping breath new life into Berwick’s high street.
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Patricia Hodge, Michael Maloney and creator and pianist Lucy Parham.

Pianist and TV stars lead Chopin production in Alnwick

The greatest Winter Olympics Games moments of all time have been revealed.

The greatest Winter Olympics Games moments revealed

Jake Rusby outside afuera.

New coffee business brings Spanish flavours to the coast

The M&S traitor in Aldi, and Sam, an actual traitor in the TV show.

M&S emoloyee commits the ultimate betrayal by shopping in Aldi

Phil Spencer and Robert Kingsley are both on the board.

Ad Feature Research exposes hidden cost crisis facing lodge and caravan owners

Lee Kennedy has worked at the plant for 33 years, and now works alongside his daughter Eve.

London Underground named as one of Britain’s best engineering feats

This isn't your normal winter break - it's a bargain Santa sleepover with plenty of festive treats

See inside this magical festive castle you can stay in for £67

The coach was filled with 53 people named Carol and Noel singing festive songs.

Britain’s most festive coach filled with 53 Carols and Noels

Regionally, the nation’s biggest nosey neighbours are found in the North East and South West.

Ad Feature New survey reveals Britain is a nation of nosy neighbours

The Rock Pool Project is coming to Beadnell, Northumberland.

Rock Pool Project expands with national competitions at new hubs

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