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The current Bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.

Late Bishop’s legacy to fund various community projects

A photo of Matilda Stacey and a photo of her when she was in hospital.

Teenage stroke survivor supporting charity campaign

The Greggs ‘Ta Pastry’ - an 8 metre-long embroidered artwork celebrating the heritage of the Greggs Sausage Roll - at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Picture: Ben Queenborough/PinPep

Greggs embroidery inspired by Bayeux Tapestry to go on show in Newcastle

Asif Hasan, second from right, with Seb Hollingsworth, his mum Nadine and dad Ivan.

Pride of Britain honour for surgeon who transformed thousands of young lives

New HogmanHOWAY route to take runners along iconic Newcastle street

Akshay Ohari, founder of Padelsphere.

Padel venue exceeds expectations and looks ahead to future

The opening of the Blyth Bebside railway station in October 2025.

Six decades without trains may have cost Blyth £13m

A computer generated image of how the site might look.

Bid for a new housing development close to Metro station

The A1 near Felton. File image

Three people taken to hospital after crash on the A1 in Northumberland

Robson Green at the premiere for Northumbria Mysteries. (Photo: BBC)

Robson Green on why filming BBC crime drama at home was special

Eight-year-old Teddy would make an ideal companion dog.

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How the Forth Yards area of Newcastle could look under major regeneration plans, which include a new footbridge over the Tyne. Photo: Newcastle City Council.

Two new bridges could be built over River Tyne under 2050 vision

Lucy Sage, founder and Principal of SA Performing Arts Centre. Picture: Paul Lynch Photography

Theatre school founded by Morpeth woman celebrates 25th anniversary

Event host Alfie Joey and auctioneer Fred Wyrley Birch.

Peter Rabbit art trail raises £300,000 for hospice

Leazes Park in Newcastle, with Newcastle United's St James' Park stadium in the background. Photo: LDRS.

What 2050 vision says about St James’ Park future and a ‘world class’ stadium

Newcastle Christmas Market.

Christmas Market reveals line-up of local traders

The winners including Kylie Carruthers from Bailiffgate Hotel in Alnwick (third from the right).

Alnwick chef named newcomer of the year

The former JG Windows music store in the Central Arcade, Newcastle city centre. Photo: LDRS.

Historic former music store set for new lease of life as plans approved

M&S has seasonal jobs available in several local stores.

M&S recruiting staff for Christmas with vacancies in Northumberland stores

Plans for the next stage of restoration work on the Tyne Bridge, with scaffolding to be erected that will allow its famous arch to be repaired. Photo: Newcastle City Council.

Newcastle's Tyne Bridge to close for 10 days ahead of restoration 'centrepiece'

Hannah Braidford outside the new EB Bridal and Prom.

Alnwick Bridal shop relocates to offer new prom boutique

Fenwick Newcastle's 2025 'A Christmas Carol' themed window.

Date announced for Fenwick Christmas window reveal

Anna James.

Author launches reading challenge to support children’s hospital

Lauren Hanlon has been crowned Miss Northumberland.

Mental health campaigner crowned Miss Northumberland

Drainage work at Scremerston. Picture: Network Rail

Work completed on £7.1m railway improvement programme

Illustration of how the QTS data centre at Cambois will look.

Data centre firm QTS pledges £140,000 to charity

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Ad Gefrin calls for community hero nominations

The Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct ceremony.

Ambulance colleagues honoured for 300 years of service
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Martial arts school set to send 12 students to World Championships

Nine-day Metro line closure in North Tyneside.

Metro passengers warned of nine-day North Tyneside line closure

Police cars stop a car after it turned onto the wrong side of the dual carriageway on the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: Claire Barber PR

Driver seen going the wrong way on A1 in latest incident at accident blackspot

Newcastle Airport staff with the Airport of the Year award.

Newcastle crowned Airport of the Year in prestigious national awards

Bakery79 is giving away free breakfast baps this Freshers' Week.

Bakery gives away free breakfast to students

M&S in Newcastle.

Berwick man admits theft from M&S store

Robbie Peel at the police station site. (The Bigger Picture Agency)

Historic former police station transformed into homes

Dan Wright in hospital. Picture courtesy of Dan Wright / Leukaemia Care© SWNS.

Man who dismissed tiredness as flu diagnosed with leukaemia

Michael Rewcastle, who is managing the refurbishment of Felton's GP practice.

Project manager makes 'good neighbour' pledge as GP practice revamp begins

RMS Olympic in New York.

Historic Titanic sister ship fittings to be auctioned

Grey Street Hotel's new breakfast lounge.

Newcastle hotel pays tribute to Earl Grey

Rail engineering work is planned between Newcastle and Edinburgh. Picture: Network Rail

Rail replacement buses to serve Northumberland stations over coming weekends

Artist Paula Dunn's work will feature in the first exhibition at Ad Gefrin.

Ad Gefrin announces partnership with art gallery

Kay Norris-Ralph at the new Madame Butterfly showroom in Blyth.

Boutique opens new showroom after 21 years in business

The Holland and Barret shop in Hexham.

Northumberland health food shop in deals worth £1.1m

Moz Murphy of grate.

Award-winning cheesemakers to come together at North East event

Safe Haven – A Ray of Hope's recent graduation ceremony.

Music education changing North East children’s lives for the better
A charity dedicated to supporting underprivileged children and children with disabilities, is transforming lives across the North East through the power of music.
Ian Smith

Margaret Woodliff Wright, The Northumberland Milliner, at the Shy Bairns Get Nowt show.

Milliner's hats to feature in Fashion Britain showcase

Redheads Mac 'n' Cheese at Manor Walks in Cramlington.

Street food favourite expands with new location

Energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh visits Siemens Energy’s Shields Road facility in Byker, Newcastle. Photo: LDRS.

Nuclear power station parts to be built in the North East

The rescued buzzard now fed and ready to go.

Birds of prey on their way

Some services will not call at Alnmouth.

Rail disruption between Berwick and Newcastle 'expected until end of the day'

Chris Budzynski, left, leads out his team, the Early Birds.

Berwick Rotary Golf Day event organisers grateful for support

An LNER Azuma train in Newcastle. Picture: LNER

Extra train to call at Northumberland stations for Great North Run

David Smith MP.

MP welcomes Prime Minister's support for dualling of A1 in county

Annie Davison, writer of BAIRNS.

Northumberland actor's hit show set for final performance

Track is being renewed on parts of the East Coast Main Line in Northumberland.

Rail engineering works planned in county as part of £7m improvement project

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