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Study finds Northumberland coast to have the best spots for wild swimming

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

Sharks, ice, bacteria... nothing will keep the cold water bathers from their daily dip. Image produced by AI image generator Dall-E

Dippers turn the air blue

Megan Hine and Dr Alfonso Martinez-Felipe of the University of Aberdeen.

Firm announces safety support role in university hydrogen research project

Saltmoore is a woodland haven near Whitby

We took our four-legged friend to Whitby for a posh hotel break

The sponsored dip recently took place at Spittal beach.

Group of people make a splash in aid of Chloe French from Berwick

Daffodils at Weetslade Country Park.

Free nature trail available at former colliery site this half-term

Ice on the causeway to Holy Island. File picture.

Met Office issues weather warning with temperatures set to plunge below freezing

Christmas Day Dip.

Lifeguards host fancy dress Christmas Day Dip

Although there was no rain or snow, those taking part in the Boxing Day Dip still had to brave the icy North Sea. Picture by Margaret Shaw.

Hundreds attend the Boxing Day Dip in Spittal

Georgina Hill and Colin Hardy at a Boxing Day dip. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Fundraisers get ready for Boxing Day dips on the Northumberland coast
Dozens of dippers will brave the chill of the North Sea for a Boxing Day dip on the Northumberland coast.
Ian Smith

Partakers of a previous years, 'heels v eels' fundraiser.

Charity fundraiser asks partakers to brave the north sea in their finest get-up

Take a dip in the North Sea on New Year's Day for the Northumberland Dog Rescue charity.

Take the plunge and join our New Year's Day Dip

Berwick Academy will become an age 11 to 18 secondary academy from September 2026.

David Smith MP: We need to look beyond a short-term fix for education

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Mary Glindon MP. The Budget, much done, more to do

Rothbury WI members prepare for their skinny dip last year. Picture: Margaret Whittaker.

WI ladies unveil their nude calendar following charity skinny dip success

Hundreds of people braved the plunge at Druridge Bay. Image by Claire Eason of Soul 2 Sand.

Hundreds strip down and brave the North Sea for charity

North East Skinny returns to fundraise for mental health charity - Mind.

North East Skinny Dip returns to fundraise for charity

Bamburgh Castle Golf Club named one of the UK’s most picturesque courses

Sea, sand and incredible views: Bamburgh Castle Golf Club named one of UK’s most...

The vast sweep of Beadnell Bay is simply stunning. It is one of the more sheltered beaches on the North East coast, making it ideal for paddling and water sports. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Beadnell Bay best beach in north according to The Times and Sunday Times guide

The Range Rover became stranded when the tide came in. (Photo by Vince Race)

Range Rover pulled from the sea

The MyGearTag acoustic location device being trialled in the North Sea

North East Technology Tackling $2.6bn ‘Ghost Net’ Environmental Pollution Crisis

Striking footage shows a decommissioned oil rig being demolished with a controlled explosion, at Kishorn Port Limited's dry dock facility in Strathcarron, Wester Ross, Scotland

Watch dramatic moment oil rig is blown up in controlled explosion

Skiff finds new home in grounds of Newbiggin Co-op

Newbiggin Community Rowing Club finds new Berth at Co-op for its sea-going Skiff

Visitors to Lowry and the Sea will have the opportunity to see 20 of his works.

New exhibition of works by LS Lowry opens this weekend

Holy Island's tidal causeway. Picture: Seahouses RNLI

Holy Island visitors warned 'you can't outrun the sea' after spate of incidents

Offshore wind farm

Going Green: Scotland leading the way with green energy

A staycation at Beadnell Towers

Staycation in style at Northumberland's Beadnell Towers
There’s stylish home comforts and hearty dishes on the menu at this Northumberland favourite.
Katy Wheeler

Outdoor swimmers are happy to be back out enjoying swimming in the sea. Picture: Rexie Akwei-Fraser.

Outdoor swimmers are heading back into the sea

Mary Glindon, North Tyneside MP.

Mary Glindon MP. Progress on the cables over the Tyne issue

The 123 new steps.

Weetslade ready for spring

Alasdair Beckett-King brings Nevermore to The Stand Newcastle for two shows, 27th April 2024

Alasdair Beckett-King: Nevermore coming to Newcastle

A pregnant female red squirrel. Picture by Carole Neesam.

Morpeth area now covered by the Bedlington and District Red Squirrel Group

Seahouses is listed as one of the best places to go on holiday for families planning on staying in the UK.

Seahouses is ranked as one of the best UK staycation destinations

Lindsay Durward, secretary of Blyth Battery Museum Volunteers, and her husband, Blyth Battery Museum Volunteers chairman Colin.

Historic attraction re-opening for its new season

Visitors to Lowry and the Sea will have the opportunity to see 20 of his works.

New exhibition of work in Berwick by renowned artist focuses on seascapes

Kelly Jones Picture: James D Kelly

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on the process of creating new solo album

Wind farm. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can learn from countries reducing pollution

A variety of sea creatures have washed up on Blyth beach after high tide. Picture: Les Allan.

Sea creatures washing up on Blyth beach

Claire Cansick, the painter behind the exhibition.

Painter holds solo exhibition inspired by the North Sea

Michael and Jayne Cox of Fusion Spaces. Picture: Catriona Parmenter

Couple bring wellness technology company to Northumberland

Seal pup. Picture: Lara Howe

Highs and lows for Northumberland marine life in 2023

The group gathered for a pre dip group photo.

New Year’s Day dip a huge success for dog rescue charity

New Year's Day dip at Alnmouth
Picture by Jane Coltman

Turn up as usual for this New Year's Day dip

Rock Lobster in Craster. Picture: Catch the Breeze Retreats

High demand for luxury holiday home offering the “wish you were here” feeling
A Craster holiday home has 75% sold occupancy for 2024 before 2023 even comes to an end.
Ian Smith

Spittal Boxing Day Dip 2022 participants head into the North Sea. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Councillors among those set to brave the North Sea on Boxing Day for good causes

The glass protecting the Rokeby Venus was shattered with safety hammers, the group claimed (Just Stop Oil/Supplied)

Just Stop Oil activists smash glass protecting Rokeby Venus

Alnwick sea swimmer Jane Hardy.

Swimmers to hold Vampire Swim for lymphoma charity

British cargo ship Verity has sunk off the coast of Germany with several people reported missing. (Credit: NationalWorld)

Several people reported missing after British cargo ship sinks

The Rosebank oil field in Scotland have been given development and production consent by the NSTA despite pushback from campaigners. (Credit: Getty Images)

Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists

Rothbury WI members prepare for their skinny dip. Picture: Margaret Whittaker

WI members from Northumberland bare all for charity skinny dip

Oil and gas decommissioning arrivals at Blyth.

Biggest oil and gas decommissioning project yet arrives at port

An aerial view of Seaton Point Steading, near Alnmouth.

Stunning new homes offer the best of coast and country

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

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

HM Coastguard staff member Martin Lowe. Picture: Dan Prince

New campaign calls on visitors to check Holy Island tide times

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