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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)

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

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

The DWP said it would close more than 30 Jobcentre sites over the next few months - 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?

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

Chris Bather of the Prestige Awards, right, presents Oliul Khan with the award trophy for Magna Tandoori.

Another award for town restaurant

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

There were fewer Northumberland deaths registered in 2022.

Fewer Northumberland deaths registered in 2022

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

Norovirus levels remain high (Photo: Adobe)

UKHSA briefing: norovirus cases remain high across country

The UKHSA data gives a summary of covid, flu, and norovirus cases

The NHS Covid-19 app will close after a three-year run

NHS Covid-19 app to close after three years - here’s when

Former prime minister Boris Johnson leaves his home in London. Mr Johnson will give evidence as to whether he knowingly misled Parliament over partygate at a hearing of the Commons Privileges Committee in Portcullis House in central London. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023. Credit: PA

Boris Johnson’s Partygate hearing - Who is on the Privileges Committee

Covid-19 booster injections will be offered to some this spring

Everything you need to know about spring 2023 Covid-19 booster jabs

A CGI of the new innovation and technology centre Moderna plans to build in Oxfordshire.

Moderna's new lab to be constructed by Cramlington firm

The building is now the Spittal Community Centre. Also pictured is Mike Greener.

Trust looking forward after taking on key building

Covid-19 booster jabs will be ooffered to ‘vulnberable’ people this spring

Covid-19 booster jabs to be offered to most vulnerable this spring

(Photo: BBC)

Mrs Brown’s Boys to release first series in 10 years

Kate Garraway reveals financial toll of caring for husband Derek

Antony Chessell and the front cover.

Author brings together short tales written during Covid-19 lockdowns

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock appears to reject expert advice in leaked messages

Millions of Windows users will miss out on this huge Chrome update

An artist's impression of how the outside of the shop will look. Image by Gerard McElvenny of Pulp Studios Gateshead.

A fresh new look for fish and chips shop

Queen Consort Camilla have tested positive for Covid-19, say Buckingham Palace officials.

Queen Consort Camilla tests positive for Covid-19

The game is played in the town’s Pastures, in the shadow of Alnwick Castle. Picture by Michael Pearson.

Alnwick Shrove Tuesday football to return

Reheat team members in Alnwick.

Growth surge for renewables firm

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
Motoring experts have launched a campaign to let busy parents drive in bus lanes on the school run.

Alistair Collin pictured sitting on the Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course at St Andrews.

Alistair's epic golf challenge raises large total for heart charity

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

Drug deaths increase.

More die while being treated for drug addictions

The Northumbria Mermaids, who have taken up sea swimming as a result of the pilot.

Northumbria Healthcare make progress in physical health project

Sister Andre, born Lucile Randon, died in her sleep this wweek aged 118.

World’s oldest person Sister Andre dies in her sleep at 118

Commuters on their way to work cross London Bridge in central London.

‘Worst yet to come’ for those affected by the cost of living crisis

Adults have been warned to stay at home when feeling unwell or wear face coverings in public spaces in order to stem the spread of illness,

Adults told to ‘stay home’ and ‘wear face coverings’ if unwell

Tongue of a child with scarlet fever - strawberry tongue.

Back to school advice as scarlet fever and Covid cases remain high

There has been a slight rise in the number of people being treated for Covid in hospital.

Latest Covid figures revealed

#teamsusie at a previous Boxing Day dip dressed as nuns.

Fundraisers to do Boxing Day dip despite lack of official planning