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Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter in Longbenton

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Arnold Memorial reserve.

Boxing clever on Northumberland nature reserves

Northumberlandia set to host a Big Wild Saturday.

A wild time old time is guaranteed this weekend at Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Aaron Armstrong, water safety officer at the Amble station, recently visited Broomhill Primary School to provide some advice to pupils – and their teachers – about how to stay safe and secure when they are at the beach during the coming summer holidays.

Amble lifeboat station teams up with local school in water safety initiative

Aaron Armstrong, water safety officer at the RNLI Amble station, visited Broomhill Primary School to provide some advice to pupils – and their teachers – about how to stay safe and secure when they are at the beach during the coming summer holidays.

Amble lifeboat station teams up with local school in water safety initiative

NNPMRT took to Facebook to spotlight their amazing volunteers: "Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication, skill and selflessness of every single team member – from those on the hill during rescues, to our behind-the-scenes support team and committed trustees."

8 fabulous photos of Northumberland's wide volunteering community

David Smith MP at Amble.

David Smith MP: Volunteers are a powerful force

Sand art sculpture drawn as Alzheimer's Society launches appeal

Andrew and Jade Park, NEAS volunteers in Seahouses.

The Northumberland father-and-daughter duo saving lives through volunteering

Citizens Advice Amble volunteer, Rob Jewitt.

Citizens Advice celebrate Volunteers' Week in Northumberland
As part of Volunteers’ Week from June 2 to 8, Citizens Advice Northumberland is highlighting the incredible work its volunteers do.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Northumberland Coast Conservation Team volunteers

Meet the volunteers keeping Northumberland Coast beaches clean

Cottongrass at Whitelee Moor.

Wonders of Whitelee recorded

The Age UK shop in Morpeth.

Shop in Morpeth issues call for new volunteers

Schoolreaders volunteers read with primary school children

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Rothbury VE Day celebrations.

15 photos from VE Day 80 celebrations in Rothbury

The war memorial inside the grounds of HMP Northumberland taken last year before restoration.

Veterans at HMP Northumberland mark VE Day 80

New documentary explains how old Christmas trees are helping to protect the coast

Sand, Sea, Xmas Trees: How old festive saplings guard against floods

The Ferguson Hall in Belford.

Fresh hopes for village hall bid

Stobhill Link's Community Fridge

Stobhill Link's Community Fridge has busiest year yet

NNPMRT was formed in 1966 following the tragic deaths, in a blizzard, of two shepherds in the Cheviot Hills in 1962.

Mountain rescue service seeking new volunteers

The Seahouses 'Toad Angels'. Picture: Froglife

Jump to it: Toad rescue group calls for volunteers

Seaton Delaval Arts Centre volunteers with the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland. Picture: Paul Hood

Royal award presented to arts centre volunteers

Cllrs Martin Swinbank and Gordon Castle with Alnwick Town Council projects officer Tim Kirton and Alnwick Town Mayor Geoff Watson in front of the existing Old MUGA which is going to be upgraded into a Football Foundation PlayZone.

Community engagement event for Alnwick PlayZone

Glenda Devlin received a StartUp award in 2023.

Volunteers needed to help Glenda's dementia care app

The team from Kier and Nexus at the Whitley Bay Community Hub with representatives from the Whitley Bay Big Local.

A community hub has had a revamp thanks to volunteers

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

Eri Makihara. Picture by Hiroshi Ikeda.

Volunteers wanted for the Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival
The Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival (BFMAF), one of the most anticipated cultural events in the town, is calling on enthusiastic volunteers to join its team.
Andrew Coulson

Injured man rescued from snow-covered mountain

Dramatic moment injured man is rescued from snow-covered mountain

Paying respects at the Gynn Square memorial service to officers who died in the 1983 rescue mission at Blackpool.|Lucinda Herbert, Blackpool Gazette

Video: Police sea tragedy remembered as memorial goes ahead in snow

Dad makes teddies with medical devices to help sick youngsters

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Northumberland Coast Conservation Team volunteers at Beadnell

Northumberland Coast volunteers highlight importance of conservation teamwork

Christmas at Metrocentre

A magical Christmas at Metrocentre

The team at the community theatre receiving their Kings Award for Voluntary Service

King's Award for arts centre volunteers

Wooler nestled in The Cheviot Hills

The Glendale Gateway Trust receives The King's Award for Voluntary Service

Scout investiture on the beach

Scouts is growing enabling more young people to learn more, do more and be more

Dramatic footage shows the terrifying moment huge waves crashed into a yacht- seconds before rescue.

Terrifying moment yacht gets slammed by huge waves in dramatic rescue

A lost dog has been reunited with his owner - after she caused the motorway to temporarily shut down 8 TIMES!!!

Lost dog shuts M25 eight times - watch beloved pet get rescued

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Video grab from heartbreaking footage showing 'waterfalls' of 3,000 bits of rubbish including drinks cans and Santa hats left by people on Mount Snowdon.

'Waterfall' of rubbish cascades down Mt Snowdon in heartbreaking video

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

The toy wooden giraffe fixed by a Coquetdale Repair Cafe volunteer.

Volunteers at Repair Café set for next session after mending toy giraffe

CRAG Speakers L-R: Jamie Day, Gemma Cuthbert, Steve Lowe (NRT) and Jane Davis, Chair

Coquet River Action Group Makes a Splash!

Lesbury Community Shop volunteers are happy to see the shop continue to be a part of their community.

Community-run village shop celebrates its one year anniversary
The one year anniversary of a community-run shop has been celebrated by residents who have enjoyed having the much-needed service back in the village.
Lauren Coulson

Barratt Homes volunteers give Souter Lighthouse a refresh to help raise money for Billy's Lifeline

Local volunteers give the iconic Souter Lighthouse a refresh during fundraising ...

Schoolreaders volunteers reading with children

Volunteers Needed to Listen to Children Read in Northumberland Schools

Volunteers helped give Kielder Observatory a facelift

Volunteers give beloved observatory a new look

Our Future Health Mobile Hubs

UK’s largest health research programme opens new clinics in June 2024, in Eldon ...

A mobile clinic has been set up in Blyth for participants. (Photo by Edward Shaw/Our Future Health)

Research programme opens new mobile clinic

Volunteers and staff with Nellie the office dog

Pawfect opportunity to make a difference at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter

Tony Lynn, Linda Hammond, Phil Longhurst, Fiona Sample MBE, Sarah Phillips, Vicky Robinson (Director of the HMP Northumberland), Dr Caroline Pryer (Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and SSAFA Northumberland Branch Chairperson), Simon Dobson, Gavin Eaton, Chantelle Scurfield, Elaine Tubby, and Rob Charlton. Picture: HMP Northumberland

Veterans at HMP Northumberland commemorate D-Day 80

Supergran Mary Lamb to 'climb' the Three Peaks with her assistance dog Sheldon.

UK’s first female wheelchair user to ‘climb’ the Three Peaks

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Princess Anne was among the attendees at the Buckingham Palace garden party. (Photo by RNLI/Nathan Williams)

RNLI volunteers attend Buckingham Palace garden party

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