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Hey, I've got one of these at home. Richard Ord contemplates a blank artwork at Tate Modern.

Modern art is rubbish... but good for getting your steps in

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Sherkhan of Alnwick staff.

Alnwick curry restaurant wins another award

Goodfellows Estate Agents received a number of accolades at the awards. Picture by Phil Goodson.

Awards delight for estate agents at ESTAS Customer Service Awards

Top tips for creating a perfect coffee at home

The tree has been chopped down and will soon be displayed in Westminster. (Photo by Forestry England)

Christmas tree for outside Big Ben chosen in Northumberland

Northumberland County Council Headquarters at County Hall, Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

Climate change action plan is not 'Big Brother' watching, says council leader

Disney On Ice Dream Big timeless classic characters Goofy, Minnie and Donald

Disney on Ice's latest foray into fantastic family-friendly fantasy

A favourite view of many, Bamburgh Castle and the gloriously spacious Bamburgh Beach.

Northumberland villages in top ten trendiest winter destinations

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

March For Palestine protesters outside All Souls Langham Place, near the BBC's Portland Place headquarters. (Photo by André Langlois)

Thousands gather in central London for March For Palestine protest

The March For Palestine is travelling from the BBC's headquarters in Portland Place to Whitehall

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Fines to be issued over Covid-19 lockdown-busting Tory HQ party

Ikaria is describes as strikingly moving and an illustration of how we can find salvation in someone else.

Critically acclaimed 'Ikaria' is coming to Whitley Bay

All flights suspended from Luton Airport after huge blaze rips through car park. (Photo: Ahmad Hassan Bobak/PA Wire)

UK airport suspends flights after huge blaze rips through car park

UK airlines on red alert as London firm AOG Technics Ltdt accused of selling fake engines. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK airlines on red alert as firm accused of selling fake turbines

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

Declan McKenna announce UK & Ireland 2024 tour including London Alexandra Palace show - how to buy tickets

Declan McKenna to hit the road in 2024 for UK tour - buy tickets

Olympian Laura Weightman, from Alnwick, has had to retire due to injury. Picture: Jane Coltman

Weightman 'heartbroken' as she calls it a day

Holly Humberstone announces massive Spring 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets & presale details

Holly Humberstone announces biggest UK tour to date - buy tickets

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

17-year-old boy charged with murder of teenager in Croydon

See inside Hugh Grant’s former £7.25 million Kensington penthouse - now on the market

Inside the luxurious £7.25 million penthouse once owned by Hugh Grant

Stunning views of the capital skyline.

If you want a theatre show break this autumn, this London hotel is perfect

Elianne Andam, 15, was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Croydon, south London.

Police name teenager who was stabbed to death on her way to school

The scene near the Whitgift shopping centre in Croydon, south London after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning. (PA)

School pays tribute to pupil, 15, stabbed to death in Croydon

According to a leaked photograph, the government is said to be possibly planning on scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester HS2 phase in order to cut down on costs. (Credit: PA)

Labour mayors join forces to urge Sunak not to scrap HS2 Northern link

AI predicts what major UK cities will look like in 2050

Big Zuu takes to the London streets on a mission to make people smile

Big Zuu takes to the streets of London to make people smile

Nats ‘very sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major UK airport. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Nats ‘sorry’ staff off sick ‘will impact’ flights from major airport

The company confirmed it is working to a plan agreed with the London airport to “deliver further resilience ahead of summer 2024”

Braverman ‘fully backs’ armed police after officer charged with murder. (Photo: Getty Images)

Braverman ‘fully backs’ armed police after officer charged with murder

The Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in south London in September 2022 has been charged with murder, the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed. (Credit: PA)

Police officer charged with murder after fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

Daniel Khalife was arrested in Chiswick, west London, by the Met Police on 9 September - three days after he allegedly escaped from Wandsworth Prison. Credit: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty to charge of escaping custody

The Vaccines announce ‘Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations’ album and 2024 UK tour - how to buy tickets

The Vaccines announce new album and UK tour - how to buy tickets

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

The Stannington Pullman was recently opened by the Williams family.

Chance to step onto a new unique holiday experience in Northumberland

Who is Eddie Kadi? Meet the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is in cinemas this Friday.

London canals transformed to give the public a frightening surprise

Focus on ‘illegal’ sewage spills not using poo to heat homes, campaigners say. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Adobe Stock/Henley Mermaids)

Focus on ‘illegal’ sewage spills not using poo to heat homes

Food artist creates impressive sculpture – made entirely from sugar

Strictly Come Dancing: Meet contestant Nigel Harman

Trendy London flat hits the market for almost £500k - but the baths in the hallway

Expensive flat ‘shocks’ estate agent with odd placement of bath

Royal Northern Sinfonia string quartet. Picture by TyneSight Photographic.

Full programme for rest of 2023 at The Maltings in Berwick revealed

Victorian mansion renovated by Buckingham Palace architect hits market for £1.75m - in pictures

Pictured: Mansion rebuilt by Buckingham Palace architect hits market

Undated handout photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Credit: Metropolitan Police/PA Wire

Daniel Khalife arrested by police after escaping HMP Wandsworth

Photo issued by the Metropolitan Police of Daniel Abed Khalife. Police are continuing to hunt for the former soldier accused of terrorism, as a senior Government minister admitted there were questions to answer about the prison escape.

Daniel Khalife: Met Police offer reward up to £20,000 for information

Jade Goody’s mum slams Jeff Brazier - what she said

The mother of Jade Goody has attempted to sour her grandson’s proud NTA win by slamming his father, Jeff Brazier

Maura Higgins & Faye Winter dismiss rumours of NTA ‘fight’

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Who is Bobby Brazier? A look at Jade Goody’s son after NTA win

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

AEW Collision is a new weekly show that airs every Saturday - Credit: AEW

AEW fire CM Punk after backstage incident at London show

Jack Sonni was known as “the other guitarist” during the London band’s Brothers in Arms era. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

Jack Sonni: Dire Straits guitar legend dies at the age of 68

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

A woman and her friend flew to Northern Ireland for a day trip - and it cost less than a train ticket to London. Rebecca Kellett, 37, surprised her pal Lauren Priest, 31, with the overseas trip, which included a picnic and a visit to the filming locations of “Game of Thrones.”

Woman plans overseas daytrip for £61 - here’s how she did it

A two-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car at a holiday park in Littleport on Friday.

Child, 2, dies after being hit by car at holiday park

This caravan covered in ULEZ protest slogans was chained outside Sadiq Khan’s house in Tooting, London.

ULEZ ‘cash grab’ caravan dumped outside Sadiq Khan’s house