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Paul Foot is coming to Alnwick Playhouse.

Comedian to perform his new show at Alnwick Playhouse

Rev Kim Hurst and a picture of flooded fields at Ewart, near Wooler, by Alan Hughes.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Weather and taxes

Chris Hudson and Tweedmouth Parish Church.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Lessons from a hospital ward

Andrew Matthews.

Police appeal for help to find missing Berwick man

Rev Kim Hurst and Lindisfarne Castle.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Amazing Northumberland

The 15th Century gold ring Matthew Hepworth found buried in a farmer’s field.

Watch metal detectorist unearth find of a lifetime - a rare gold ring

Anne Bradley.

Berwick Thought for the Week special: The Coronation of King Charles

Revd Dr Adam Hood is the Minister of St Andrew’s Wallace Green & Lowick Church.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Seeing correctly is important in spiritual matters

Pilgrims celebrate Easter by carrying wooden crosses as they walk over the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne during the final leg of their annual Good Friday pilgrimage.

Good Friday - the meaning behind the Easter Bank Holiday explained

Hugh Hatrick.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Living the Truth and not my truth

St Lawrence Church in Warkworth.

Warkworth group to perform poetry theatre work based on Easter
In the run-up to Easter a Warkworth-based acting group will be performing a work which imagines the crucifixion as seen through the eyes of minor characters.

Seahouses Fishermen’s Choir 1949.

Berwick Thought for the Week: 'Which song reflects your philosophy of life?'

Revd Charlotte Osborn.

TftW: 'Remember with gratitude all those whose lives are a ray of light to you'

Is fresh fruit your first-choice pancake topping? Let us know what you have on yours when Shrove Tuesday rolls around.

Why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday - and eight toppings to try on yours

Revd Dr Adam Hood is the Minister of St Andrew’s Wallace Green & Lowick Church.

Berwick TftW: How the other use of the word ‘scandal’ relates to Christianity

The Right Reverend Mark Wroe. Picture by Duncan Lomax.

'Maybe this Christmas period could be a truly happy Christmas'

During the Norham Living Nativity, the crowd followed Mary and Joseph at various points in the village. Picture by Jim Gibson.

Some festive treats in Berwick and surrounding areas

A view of Norham. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Norham Living Nativity 2022 will include a real donkey

David Harper.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Star Wars … and then some

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles?

The common House Spider lurks in our homes (photo: Adobe)

Spiders that invade our homes as months turn colder and damper

Leonie Airlie singing All That Jazz from Chicago.

Awards joy for am dram group

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day?

This is what you take down your Christmas tree according to tradition. Photo: Pixabay.

This is when you should take down your Christmas tree

Canon Paul Scott.

Christmas message from the Vicar of Alnwick

The strong aroma and lovely taste of the sage plant make it a handy herb to have around

Seven herbs to grow this winter and use in your festive dishes

Darren Lewis as Jesus in the Alnwick Stage Musical Society production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Picture by Michael Pearson

REVIEW: Jesus Christ Superstar, Alnwick Stage Musical Society, Alnwick Playhouse...
I will not have been the only member of the audience fighting back the tears on Tuesday night (October 12) as the Playhouse at last welcomed Alnwick Stage Musical Society’s inspiration performance of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky - and triskaidekaphobia explai...

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb...

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

A wintery Robin as taken by Tim Melling.

NATURE NOTES: Time to connect with nature

Justin Bieber has teamed up with an NHS choir on his new Christmas song

This is when you should make your Christmas pudding or cake - and the best recip...

This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it...

Here’s why Friday 13th is considered unlucky - and unfortunate events that have ...

Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi...

Ascension Day, also known as, Holy Thursday, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, commemorates the moment Jesus ascended into heaven (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when Ascension Day is celebrated - and what it signifies

This is what you need to know about the second May bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about the spring bank holiday 2020

This is what you need to know about chocolate Easter eggs (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people eat Easter eggs - the chocolate tradition explained

How to keep the kids entertained

How to keep kids entertained over Easter in lockdown

Stars of the stage: Stamford Bridge infants

Infants deliver extravaganza