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Makoto Kurio (Willy Loman) and Sophie McLaren (The Woman).

Review: Duchess's Community High School's Death of a Salesman

The Duchess of Northumberland officially opened the new Sycamore unit at Northgate Park hospital in Morpeth. Picture by Steve Brock.

Duchess of Northumberland opens new Sycamore unit at hospital

The students have been rehearsing ready to take the big stage at Alnwick Playhouse.

New DCHS production brings an American classic to The Playhouse

Solar panels.

Alnwick solar farm gets the green light

Annabelle Grey and her pony Hawkmoon Lady Luck won the 85cm show jumping title. Picture: Duchess's School Alnwick

School's riders jump for joy

The Duchess of Northumberland also unveiled a commemorative plaque. Picture by Nicola Warren.

Duchess officially opens new headquarters of Berwick Cancer Cars

The official opening of the new shop in Lesbury.

The Duchess of Northumberland visits Lesbury for the shop's official opening

Spine-tingling thrills are in store for Hallowe'en at Lilidorei.

Lilidorei to treat visitors to a host of frights and delights this Halloween

Mayor Geoff Watson opens the new book vending machine.

High school project rewards students with free books

Emilia Waugh and her brother, Finlay.

Alnwick student helps North East to gold medal triathlon success

The Duchess of Northumberland at the opening of Lilidorei. Picture: Jane Coltman

New TV series following Duchess and her Lilidorei dream set to air
A new TV series following The Duchess of Northumberland and the build-up to the opening of the £15.5m Lilidorei play village airs tonight.

Alnwick Theatre Club's 2023 panto.

Panto preparations begin in Alnwick

(L-R) Tia Barrett, Hannah Johnston and Millie Breeze will be attending their top choice in universities.

A-level results celebrated at Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan won’t mark Queen’s death with royal family

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Reason Meghan Markle didn’t want Archie to attend UK school revealed

Students got into the spirit of the day by wearing historic clothing.

DCHS students take in the history on their doorstep

Alnwick students at the Scottish Parliament.

Alnwick students make day trip to the Scottish Parliament

Duchess's Community High School students at STEM Fest.

Alnwick students inspired by STEM Fest

DCHS students laid a wreath at the Last Post Ceremony in Ypres.

Alnwick students make trip to the battlefields of northern France and Belgium

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

Sarah Ferguson endured “8 hour cancer op” after diagnosis

Jeremy Clarkson Diddly Squat Farm car park extension gets green light

Regulator rules Jeremy Clarkson’s Meghan Markle column was sexist

Duchess's High School prom 2014.

Prom memories from 2014 at Duchess's High School in Alnwick

Sarah Ferguson is recovering from breast cancer treatment, a royal spokesperson has confirmed - Credit: Getty

Piers Morgan reveals Sarah Ferguson text following cancer diagnosis

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York speaks onstage at Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York In Conversation With Samantha Barry at The 92nd Street Y New York, on March 06, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with breast cancer

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle podcast dropped by Spotify

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend Trooping the Colour?

A garden party was hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland to celebrate the county's unsung heroes.

43 pictures shine a light on county's unsung heroes at garden party

Criminal investigation launched into Met Police officer after woman struck by vehicle escorting Duchess dies

Investigation launched after woman hit by Met police vehicle dies

Ms Holland had been in London visiting her sister at the time of the crash

A number of activity clubs are sponsored by BOOST during the lunch break.

BOOST for Alnwick students as charity gets a new name

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry wedding anniversary

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly planning movie for Netflix

A woman who was hit by a police motorbike escorting a royal family member has died

Woman dies after royal family police escort vehicle collision

Prince Harry and Meghan have been married since 2018. Credit: Getty Images

Rishi Sunak speaks out on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle car chase

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Harry & Meghan taxi driver breaks silence after car chase

Duchess's Community High School GCSE students in 2016.

Duchess's Community High School's GCSE class of 2016

Prince William, Prince of Wales, Queen Camilla and King Charles III in the Royal Box at the Coronation Concert in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Photo by Yui Mok (WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Harry and Meghan ‘not contacted’ by royal family after car chase

New York Police Department has issued a statement after it was claimed Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a car chase

Police issue full statement after Harry & Meghan ‘paparazzi car chase’

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

What Prince Harry said about the paparazzi in Netflix documentary

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Stalker arrested near Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s home

Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick.

High school to proceed with academy plans

Composer denies he was Meghan Markle in disguise at coronation

Duchess of Edinburgh’s prayers for woman hurt in royal escort crash

Prince Harry watched his dad being crowned king and then bolted (Picture: Ben Stansall/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

King Charles ‘feels regret’ over Prince Harry’s short coronation visit

Cameron has loved playing rugby from an early age. Picture: Cameron Cullen

Rugby league youngster ready to play for his country again

St Paul’s pupils with the Duchess of Northumberland at Lilidorei. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Lilidorei opening date announced

Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick.

Language students put to the test
The teaching of languages has never been more important than now – and it is thriving at Duchess’s Community High School in Alnwick.

The line-up for the famous balcony moment after King Charles III's coronation has been confirmed - Credit: Getty / Graphic by Mark Hall

Balcony line-up for King Charles’ coronation confirmed - who’s in

The Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry

Wife of Duke with key coronation role dies just days before event

Duke's and Duchess's School year groups from the late 1970s.

Reunion planned for Alnwick school pupils from the 1970s

The huge model fungi on their 331 mile trip.

'Magic mushrooms' arrive at Lilidorei play village

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle dismisses ‘ridiculous’ coronation speculation

Sixth form students from Duchess's Community High School in Alnwick organised a Nerf battle.

Nerf battle organised by students raises funds for charity

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III gives Sarah Ferguson VIP role at Coronation concert

Meghan Markle will not attend King Charles III’s coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, but husband Prince Harry will - Credit: Getty Images

The reason why Meghan Markle will not be at King Charles coronation

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may not attend King Charles III’s coronation ceremony on May 6 after all, as the RSPV deadline has passed - Credit: Getty Images

Harry and Meghan yet to confirm attendance at King’s coronation

Duchess's High School Trust is a finalist in the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards.

School charity in running for best breakfast club award