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Taylor Drive in Alnwick.

New traffic calming measures planned outside high school

Jane, Duchess of Northumberland.

Duchess of Northumberland outlines ambitious plans for The Alnwick Garden

The Duchess of Northumberland chats to Max and Hollie.

Duchess shares delight at Alnwick Garden marriage proposal

Jane, Duchess of Northumberland.

Now and then: Duchess of Northumberland on 25 years of The Alnwick Garden

William Green.

Lecture for society on Northumbrian Piping

The Duchess of Edinburgh celebrated the work of 16 rural community organisations from across Cumbria and Northumberland. (Photo: Mike Andrew)

Duchess celebrates rural groups after major funding boost

Duchess's High students after receiving their GCSE results.

GCSE success as Duchess High students head for Sixth Form

DCHS students, Joseph, Harrison, Sophie, Archie, Davey, Ethan, Ed and Luke, on A-Level results day.

Alnwick A-Level students celebrate strongest progress in five years

BOOST has supported 30 students with school uniform.

Charity makes a difference for local students

DUCHESS HIGH SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING 2007

School days remembered with 27 pictures from Alnwick's Duchess's High

Vera and Duchess.

RSPCA launches rehoming appeal for two long-stay dogs
The RSPCA in Northumberland has launched a special rehoming appeal for two ‘loving’ dogs who the charity thinks are being overlooked because of their size.
Hannah Fitzhugh

The Grand Cascade. Picture: SWNS

Stunning drone photos show record-breaking garden ahead of 25th anniversary

Alnwick Spring Show 2026.

Blooming good displays at Alnwick Spring Show

Duchess's Community High School prom 2017.

School prom nostalgia featuring the class of 2017 at Duchess's High

Disco Inferno by Duchess's Community High School.

Talented students light up the stage with Disco Inferno

A student enjoying the library at Percy Hedley School

Percy Hedley Foundation celebrates 73 years of dedicated support for people with...

Opera North at Duchess's Community High School.

Opera North hits the high notes on school visit

DCHS technology students with school staff Lucy Raine and Ann Alexander, Jen Stephenson from the Hedgehog Trust and Mayor Geoff Watson. Picture: Jane Coltman/Alnwick Town Council

Luxury new accommodation for hedgehogs

A reception at Alnwick Castle for the Christmas lights team.

Duchess holds castle reception for Christmas lights team

The Duchess of Northumberland, Jane Percy.

Duchess to headline Story Fest

Duchess's High School prom, 2017.

Prom memories from Duchess's High with 30 brilliant pictures from 2017

The Duchess of Northumberland pictured at the opening of Lilidorei in Alnwick in 2023. Picture: Jane Coltman.

Duchess announced as Official Patron of charity

Duchess's High School prom, 2010.

Prom pictures from Duchess's High School in 2010

James Wilson, head teacher at Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick.

Alnwick and Hexham high schools ranked among best in the North East

Katie Tompkins, centre, with Rose Bush and Terry Smith.

Environment game adapted for US market

The Duchess of Northumberland with her new novel. Picture: Jane Coltman Photography

Duchess launches spellbinding new children's novel

The Duchess of Northumberland has praised the work of Alnwick Lions Club. Picture: Jane Coltman Photography

Duchess praises work of Alnwick Lions Club

Alno Lounge, Alnwick.

Cafe and bar opens in Alnwick as they support local charity
New cafe and bar Alno Lounge has officially opened in Alnwick with a promise to support the local community.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Pupils playing Environmental Tipping Point Challenge.

Environment game proves popular with pupils

Josie and Marisa in handmade rainbow fashion. Picture: Jane Coltman/Alnwick Town Council

School charity celebrates students’ successes

Abbeyfield Alnwick's 40th anniversary celebration.

Care home marks anniversary with visit from Duchess

Poppy Rudge having a moment of calm before the big jump

Student to take to the skies in support of Papyrus

The riders with their rosettes.

Young Alnwick riders jump to top spot

The Vex Robotics Club at DCHS.

Alnwick students gear up for robotics competition

Students celebrate results. Photo: J Hynes

GCSE successes celebrated at Duchess's

DCHS students celebrate incredible results

Duchess’s Community High School Sixth Form celebrates exceptional results

DCHS student Immie Bush.

Climate Club's poster competition entries go on display

Mayor Helen Morris, Audrey Best, (age 102) The Duchess of Northumberland and Natasha McEwen. Picture: Emma Solomon Photography

Duchess opens new dementia garden

Year 11 students from Duchess's High School in Alnwick ready to set off for their prom in 2009.

Prom time: 30 pictures of Duchess's High School students from 2009

Lions chairman, Tom Deedigan with fellow Lions Tracy Hyslop, John Hyslop, Graham Luke and volunteer, Sally Jobson. (Photo: Jane Coltman)

Alnwick Lions mark 50 years of service with growing success of charity bookshop

Students at the Duchess's Community High School prom in Alnwick in 2007.

28 pictures of Duchess's High School prom of 2007

Coronation Park Garden is nearing completion.

Duchess to open new garden in Cramlington

Cakes

Duchess’s Community High School celebrates Carabao Cup final with special ‘Cup F...

Huffty McHugh, Centre co-ordinator, with the Duchess of Northumberland.

Duchess of Northumberland named new patron of charity

Winner of the pie competition, Imogen Bush with bakers at Turnbull's Northumbrian Food.

Schoolgirl's pie creation sent to the British Pie Awards
An Alnwick school pupil has her own pie creation on the shelves at Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food and has now been entered into the British Pie Awards.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Match winner Louis Scott, third from right, with his St Paul's teammates.

Shrove Tuesday football in Alnwick

The full cast. Picture by Phoebe Cotton

Review: Musical cast deserved their standing ovation

Children at the Duchess's Community High School during the interactive history event.

A school steps back in time to learn about medicine in WW1

Berwick Academy. Photo: NCJ Media.

Council officers hit back at Berwick schools claim

The reception held at Alnwick Castle.

Duchess holds castle reception for volunteers

Parents and guardians were invited to attend the showcase at the school.

Circus and acrobatic classes return offering sessions for SEN children

Bailiffgate Hotel and former Duchess School, Alnwick.

New CGI images and old school pictures as work continues on hotel

DCHS students.

School charity raised over £9k for student support facilities

Indiana Martin and Imogen Bust in the studio recording

High School Students produce Radio Drama of Classic Film for Christmas

The 'soldier' memorial at Duchess's Community High School.

School's remembrance memorial becomes a permanent addition

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