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Food waste in the UK is a huge issue. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Food waste in the UK is a huge issue

Prepare your soil

Going Green: Last chance to prepare soil before winter sets in

The Adelphi Quartet. Picture by Roland Unger.

Morpeth Music Society concert by the Adelphi Quartet at church

Matfen Hall.

Hotel refurbishment wins prestigious international award

Climate change from drought to green growth. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Lead by example to help climate change

The class winners on the second day will go on to compete at the National Championships.

Northern Counties Ploughing Association Championships taking place this weekend

Climate fears over holiday plans (Adobe)

Going Green: Climate fears over the holiday season 2024

Bamburgh beach at dawn. Picture: Jane Coltman

Northumberland beach ranked among the most dog-friendly in Europe

Satellite view of Earth taken on September 6 shows Saharan dust blowing over the UK.

Windows and cars left ‘dusty’ as Sahara sand blows across UK

Blink 182 tour: UK & Ireland reunion tour postponed as Travis Barker returns home - will dates be rescheduled?

Blink 182 postpone UK & Ireland shows - what has been said?

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

The 1975 have announced a huge UK tour starting in February 2024 - here’s how to get tickets

Dad had to pay £3k and drive 1,102 miles due to Brexit passport rule

An aerial photograph of Paxton House.

European prize for Paxton House

Will Lauren James be available for the World Cup final?

The sculpture, made of cast iron, depicts the famous cross-shaped great tower in intricate detail.

Cast iron sculpture completes the set at Warkworth Castle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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

'Hey kids, dinner's ready. Potatoes again...'

Rishi Sunak's fossil fuel policy revealed: Burn first, ask questions later...

We have to adapt to changes and become more resilient to weather. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Pledge to protect lives and wellbeing in UK

Met Office warns 40C summers & extreme heat to become more common

London Gatwick has been named the most chaotic airport in Europe. (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Gatwick named the most chaotic airport in Europe

UK Weather: Flood alerts issued for parts of the UK

How to make sure your suitcase is the first off the plane

50 best beaches in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Amy Stokoe on the slopes and with her KEVI Elite Sports Performance trophy.

Ski star Amy ready for step up to full-time athlete with England squad

The exact time when the sun will shine again in UK - heatwave possible

Brits could be banned from entering 70 countries, especially if they still have a red passport - Credit: Adobe

Red passports: Brits warned they might be banned from 70 countries

The ROAR Digital Marketing team

Digital marketing firm lands international client

Jonathan Gibson of Cenelec Standards Inspections (left) with Mike Guellard of NEL Fund Managers (Photo by CSI).

Cramlington firm secures £350,000 investment
Cramlington safety inspection firm Cenelec Standards Inspections (CSI) has secured a £350,000 investment to help it fulfil a recently-secured international contract.

National Simplicity Day is this month (photo: Adobe)

Tiny changes truly can make huge differences

Travis Scott (left) and Central Cee (right) will perform at Rolling Loud Portugal 2023 (Getty Images)

Rolling Loud 2023: music festival ticket prices, age limit and line up

The warning applies to anyone travelling to Europe during the busy summer season

Brits travelling to Europe issued with flight delay warning

Italian police launch manhunt for a UK tourist who defaced walls of Colosseum

Brit who vandalised the Colosseum begs for forgiveness

Lawson Wood.

Multi award-winning underwater photographer's home reserve delight

From left, Greg Gavin, Fire station manager Gary Laskey, and Margret Anderson.

Warnings to visitors over wildfire risk

11 little-know European driving laws that could land you with a fine

British holidaymakers warned of new travel rules

British holidaymakers warned of new travel rules to European countries

Barter Books in Alnwick.

The most Instagrammable bookshops in Europe ranked

Queens Of The Stone Age UK tour 2023: how to get pre-sale tickets

Rebecca’s partner and their kid at Centre Parcs in Belgium.

Family save £600 holidaying at Center Parcs in Belgium instead of UK

Accredited BPW technicians Matt Davis and Paul Woodall with Gavin Cape (centre) at Heathline Commercials.

Vehicle repair firm secures accreditation from suspension maker

Daniel Whiteford.

Northumberland man raises thousands for farmers in war-torn Ukraine

Fiona Sample, founder of the project.

Charity set to open farm shop at HMP Northumberland

Cramlington pub owner Kathie Turnbull, who is organising the festival..

Countdown to 90s dance music festival underway

Shein has announced plans to open 30 new pop-up stores

Shein announces plans to open 30 new pop-up stores - all we know

Eurovision inspired cocktails to celebrate Liverpool 2023 final

The Eurovision Song Contest final is here, and here are the perfect Eurovision cocktails to enjoy while judging from home.

The TSM team at Le Mans. From left, Thomas Braid, Ronnie Smith, Seb Parreira, Max Shields and Harry Nottage. Picture: Joao Parreira

Seb just keeps on racing

Island that inspired Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries is for sale for £15 million

Buy the island that inspired Agatha Christie’s murder mysteries

Bridget Gubbins. Picture courtesy of Ian Leech.

A book signing event for author Bridget

Tui boss said last-minute deals on ultra-cheap flights are no longer possible in 2023 due to increased demand exceeding supply (Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tui warns ultra-cheap flights no longer possible

A grey-headed lapwing. Picture: Pixabay

Birdwatchers flock to Northumberland after first sighting of bird in UK

Nicola Mills.

Opera for the People at village hall venue

Man travels 2,000 miles from the UK to Ukraine via bike

The gold aureus celebrating the conquest in AD 43 was uncovered among the ruins of a suburb five kilometres north of the archaeological site in southern Italy’s Campania region.

Roman coin plucked from ashes of Pompeii sells for thousands

Owen Warner has delighted I’m A Celebrity viewers with his lack of knowledge about his fellow celebrity campmates

Owen Warner sparks romance rumours with actress Jemma Donovan

Environmental activist Jane Goodall (photo: Getty Images)

​UK climate change is under microscope on eve of Earth Day