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Cllr Anthony McMullen won £285,714 on the People's Postcode Lottery. (Photo by People's Postcode Lottery)

Lottery-winning councillor will keep working

The residents of Garden Close in Seaton Burn celebrate their lottery wins. (Photo by People's Postcode Lottery)

Seaton Burn street's residents win share of £1m

Rob Drummond, Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Beelines project assistant and Peter Parsons, Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre assistant at the first meeting of the Hauxley Wildlife Group. Picture: Sheila Luck

Hauxley wildlife group back thanks to charity lottery players

A chance to make a difference with Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

Deadline looming to sign up for new Young People's Forum

Geoff Dobbins (NWT) and Bill Temple (Hardy Orchid Society) with the first green winged orchids.

Rare orchids return to secret location amid wildflower theft concerns

Our pets can be affected by stress and anxiety (photo: Adobe)

PDSA vets' advice - Remember to look after your pets’ mental health

It's natural for dogs to get excited about going for a walk (photo: Adobe)

PDSA - Tips on how to help dogs and owners enjoy walks

Animals can always rely on help from PDSA

PDSA helping pets and dispensing vital advice

Ensuring your pet gets the best care PDSA (photo: Alex Cantrill-Jones/ACJ Media)

PDSA dispenses important pet advice

Ensuring your pet gets the best care PDSA (photo: Alex Cantrill-Jones/ACJ Media)

Wise words from PDSA - Why neutering is vital for protecting our pets

Darren and Judith Coates have scooped £30,000.

Dad-of-two "flabbergasted" to win £30,000
Two Bedlington neighbours are celebrating this week after scooping £30,000 each thanks to the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The Ramblers unveil a new identity to unite the community and encourage more wal...

Call for more trees to tackle the climate crisis; here's how we can all help

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The climate crisis is scary - how do we tell our kids about it?

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Simple ways to help tackle climate change

Bedlington neighbours Stephen Clark and his wife Cheryl (right) and Chris Young and her husband Peter.

Bedlington neighbours celebrate sharing £240,000 lottery win

A red squirrel spotted at the Hauxley Nature Reserve. Picture: Ian Page

Northumberland Wildlife Trust purchases new squirrel equipment after donation.

Dan Chapman, Northumberland Wildlife Trust estates officer, behind the wheel of the new VW Caddy. Picture: Lou Chapman.

Wildlife Trust gets new vehicle to help continue its conservation work

You could get a job as a 'bison ranger' without previous experience - how to app...

The project hopes to restore Britain's native oyster population.

Tyne and Wear chosen for British oyster project

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt.

Bedlington neighbours celebrate lottery win

Anthony Johnston, dubbed the Lone Ranger by Northumberland Wildlife Trust staff, restocking the squirrel feeders.

'The Lone Ranger' helping to look after Druridge Bay wildlife reserves

A pre-lockdown Silver Swans ballet class

Zumba, yoga, ballet and sewing - 'virtual village hall' launches to help beat bo...