Covid-19

Ben Anderson.

Online bookings now open for winter vaccinations

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

Ian Lavery MP.

Ian Lavery column: ‘Save our high streets before it is too late’

A graphic for the Covid-19 spring vaccination booster programme.

‘Don’t miss out on Covid-19 spring vaccination booster’ call

Overlooking the main ring at a previous Children’s Countryside Day.

Community invited to help tell the story of popular event

Wayne Wilson.

Man runs London Marathon for Cancer Research

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Puffins on the Farne Islands. Picture: National Trust/Rachel Bigsby

Puffin numbers fall in year of mixed fortunes for Farne Islands' seabirds

Dr Catherine Monaghan, respiratory consultant.

NHS urges people to take three simple steps to breathe easier this winter

Hundreds of thousands have vaccinated against flu and Covid-19 across North East and North Cumbria

Strong start to the region's winter vaccine campaign

Glanton Show 2025.

Fun for all the family as show celebrates its 100th anniversary
Large crowds ensured the 100th anniversary of Glanton Show was a big success.
Ian Smith

Glanton Show 2005.

A trip back in time 20 years ahead of 100th anniversary Glanton Show

Glanton Show.

Glanton is set preparing for its 100th anniversary country show

Euan Pringle outside Otterburn Mill.

28 jobs lost as historic textile mill turned retailer enters liquidation

To go with alcohol now being served there seven days a week, a new cocktail menu has been launched.

Late night openings, live music and new cocktail menu additions at venue in town

Dr Neil O'Brien.

Doctors urge at-risk groups to get vaccinated as new COVID-19 variant emerges

Alnwick town centre.

High street decline in Northumberland laid bare by new report

The Castle Inn in Bamburgh.

Northumberland bucks the trend with pubs and bars on the rise

Puffins on the Farne Islands. Picture: Rachel Bigsby/National Trust

Puffin count underway on the Farnes

Kevin Shanahan, his late sister Amanda and Kevin's two boys pictured last year.

Morpeth resident runs marathon to raise funds in memory of his sister

Catling Bakery's 'The Treat Box' in Morpeth bus station.

An award-winning dessert cafe has opened its second location

Alan Smith, owner of Chantry Picture Framing, is preparing for retirement.

Long-serving Morpeth picture framer seeks a new owner for thriving business

The spring Covid booster vaccination programme is currently underway.

Warning over slump in elderly getting spring Covid boosters

Coun Gordon Stewart.

New strategy aims to future-proof county's food production

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

NHS services are under pressure this winter.

Nearly nine in 10 beds at Northumbria Healthcare occupied

Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained
There have been 18,000 flu-related deaths in the past two winters 🚨
Sarah McCann

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Betty Sarah Fentiman at Miss Crown. Picture: Imogen Sands.

Pageant winner uses her title to work with autistic young people

Tracy Hush, Berwick Academy headteacher. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Berwick Academy headteacher will be leaving the school this summer

Mothering Sunday: Why not get something for the houseproud mum with the Propress Mini Clothes Steamer?

Mothering Sunday: Why not get something for the houseproud mum?

The Gibraltar Rock in Tynemouth has gone into liquidation. (Photo by Google)

Pub closes for good due to spiralling energy bills

Chris Hudson and Tweedmouth Parish Church.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Creativity in a crisis

The clothes steamer in action.

Mothering Sunday: Gift idea for the houseproud mum with mini clothes steamer

Dr Neil O'Brien.

NHS in region is urging public to use services wisely during industrial action

Help look after Northumberland's wildlife

Green Super Sale set to help Northumberland wildlife

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

Breaking 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Dr Neil O'Brien.

Those eligible encouraged to get both their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations online

Dr Neil O'Brien.

Those most at risk encouraged to get both their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

Scoutscroft Leisure Park.

Caravan park given go-ahead to remain open all year

Dr Janet Walker.

Nearly 250,000 fewer people across the region to receive free Covid booster jab

From left, Nazim Ali, Oliul Khan and Akbar Khan of Magna Tandoori.

Restaurant receives Berwick Rotary Club award
A popular Indian restaurant has been awarded Berwick Rotary Club’s Small Business of the Year accolade.
Andrew Coulson

Breaking Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

Covid-19 related deaths.

Coronavirus: Three more deaths recorded in Northumberland

Fewer cancer patients received an emergency diagnosis in Northumberland last year, new figures reveal.

Fewer emergency cancer patients in Northumberland

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

The Market Place in Morpeth has carried out a refurbishment.

Refurbishment and a new summer menu for the café at The Market Place in Morpeth

The spring Covid booster programme is underway.

Spring Covid vaccines get rolled out across the North East and Yorkshire

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Breaking Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

Nick Elwood.

A piece to mark King’s coronation

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

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