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The proposed glamping site is on land behind Lindisfarne Services. Picture: Google

Plans lodged for new glamping site a short cycle ride from Holy Island

Cheswick beach.

New plans lodged for 52-space car park yards from stunning beach

Lucy Bronze with a football trophy in 2004 from her time at Lindisfarne Middle School in Alnwick.

Nostalgia: Northumberland girls football in focus

The Coat of Hopes crossing the sands on Holy Island Pilgrim's Way and Curate Alex Firmin wears the coat for the harvest talk to Lowick and Holy Island CofE First Schools.

The Coat of Hopes attracts interest during Holy Island stay

Planning applications to Northumberland County Council.

Plans submitted for six holiday cabins on site with sea views

The dig site near Lindisfarne Priory.

Archaeological dig unearths new insight into medieval life

Seahouses Inshore Lifeboat on service.

Lifeboat called to assist paddle boarders after concerns for their safety

Susan Calman with Bex Murray at 1st Class Food on Holy Island.

Comedian's TV travel show set to showcase Northumberland

Holy Island causeway.

Rare habitat could be key to preventing coastal erosion

The property is on the market with Sanderson Young, Alnwick, for £650,000.

The Old Post Office on Holy Island, now a family home, is on the market

Emergency services have signed a new agreement over responses on Holy Island.

Emergency responses to Holy Island boosted by land, sea and air
A number of agencies have come together to provide a safe and timely response for residents and visitors of Holy Island in the event of a medical emergency.

Festivalgoers at Beal Farm. Picture: Joe Costigan

Picture special: Summer arrives just in time for the Lindisfarne Festival

Lindisfarne Castle.

Learn more about the extraordinary story of Holy Island's geology

Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie.

Final preparations made for return of Lindisfarne Festival

Anchor Housing mascot Charlie with Seahouses RNLI crew and Chapel Court representatives.

Charity mascot joins RNLI crew on training exercise

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

A vehicle that became stuck on the Holy Island causeway after driving onto soft sand is rescued by a local farmer. Photo: Colin Hardy.

Councillor slams 'stupid' drivers after another vehicle gets stuck

Pilgrims Way linking Holy Island and the mainland.

Walkers waist deep in water spark rescue alert

The English beaches which have soared in popularity on TikTok.

The North East seaside hotspots that have BOOMED in popularity on TikTok

Holy Island causeway refuge box at low tide.

Pair rescued from Holy Island tidal causeway

HM Coastguard staff member Martin Lowe. Picture: Dan Prince

New campaign calls on visitors to check Holy Island tide times

Andy Cowan explains the 793 Spirit & Soul concept to Susan Hughes. Picture by Canon Alan Hughes.

More to come from distillery on Holy Island

Richi Stephenson and Tessa Lumley.

Traditions upheld with wedding on Holy Island

Station officer Molly Luke, Andrew Mundy, deputy station officer Kirsty Johnson and Rebecca Naylor. Picture: Holy Island Coastguard

Women turning the tide on outdated stereotypes

Seahouses inshore lifeboat.

Two more people rescued by RNLI from Holy Island causeway

Seahouses inshore lifeboat.

Lifeboat call-out sparks warning to walkers on the sand flats

The walk to Lindisfarne Castle.

Northumberland walk ranked as one of the best in the UK

Seahouses inshore lifeboat at Holy Island causeway. Picture: Seahouses RNLI (file image).

Trio rescued after attempting to cross Holy Island causeway at high tide
Three people were rescued by lifeboat after getting cut off at high tide on Holy Island causeway.

Stunning views of the Northumberland coast

Northumberland restaurant launches recruitment drive

Jim Scott, a photographer from Morpeth, has started a new project creating an interactive map showing Northumberland's 70 castles.

Morpeth photographer shares Northumberland's 70 castles

The Causeway Cafe will be open until the end of the summer.

Catering van opens on Holy Island

Susan Calman dressed as DCI Vera Standhope at Bamburgh beach. Picture: Susan Calman

Comedian Susan Calman goes 'all in' with Vera tribute

Seahouses inshore lifeboat at Holy Island causeway. File image (Seahouses RNLI)

Four people rescued from Holy Island causeway

The refuge box on Holy Island has been replaced.

Holy Island refuge box replaced

Northumbria Basketry Group is holding an open day.

Northumbria Basketry Group to hold open day in Wooler

Rev Kim Hurst and Lindisfarne Castle.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Amazing Northumberland

Climate Central map shows how areas of the Northumberland coast will look by 2050.

Global warming map predicts parts of county could be under water by 2050

The booze cruises dates for 2023 have been revealed.

Holy Island booze cruises return for second year

Volunteers at Berwick RNLI have been called out twice in three days.

Volunteers and ambulance staff help with casualty on Holy Island

Holy Island's picture perfect views makes the hike enjoyable.

HospiceCare North Northumberland Holy Island hike to return this Spring

Plundering Pirates of the North East with Berwick Cancer Cars on Holy Island. Picture: Nicola Warren

Plundering Pirates help Northumberland charity

Those involved in the planting of the oak tree.

School pupils plant tree in memory of Queen

Helen Lederer, founder of Comedy Women in Print.

Writer reaches final of national comedy writing competition

Anne-Marie Trevelyan with Holy Island parish council clerk John Bevan and island vicar, Rev Sarah Hills.

Defra drops plans to ban fishing around Lindisfarne

Holy Island pupils with the Lucy Bronze shirt.

Lucy Bronze donates signed England shirt to Holy Island school
England Lionesses footballer Lucy Bronze hasn’t forgotten her Holy Island roots.

Hector Gannet at Lindisfarne.

Music lovers to make pilgrimage to Holy Island for concert

The cash will go towards the charity's four main services.

HospiceCare North Northumberland needs to raise £1m

Lindisfarne Festival tickets can be bought now.

16 pictures of what to expect at Lindisfarne Festival

Primal Scream are all set to perform on the Friday night.

Primal Scream to headline at Lindisfarne Festival

Two people and a dog were rescued after their vehicle got stuck on Holy Island causeway. Picture: Barrie Corden

Two people and dog rescued after getting stuck on Holy Island causeway

The A1 at Beal.

New roadworks on A1 in Northumberland to last until summer

Fishing could be banned in the waters around Holy Island.

House of Lords peer calls for Holy Island fishing ban proposal to be dropped

Holy Island.

Skeletons discovered under car park could date back to early medieval period

Holy Island harbour.

Delay leaves fishermen in limbo

Berwick MP Anne-Marie Trevelyan.

MP lobbies Defra ministers about Holy Island fishing ban proposal