It’s been a year since Thunder Thursday stopped us all in our tracks and sent the region into a state of emergency. One place badly hit by… Read more “Thunder Thursday: Bellingham 1 Year On”
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St Oswald’s Hospice Fashion Show
Charity shops used to be a place you dumped your unwanted stuff…but in recent years they’ve seen a revival. Savvy fashionistas scour the racks looking for vintage… Read more “St Oswald’s Hospice Fashion Show”
No More Lollipop Man for Darras Hall
Teachers and parents at a Northumberland school are angry that from today children are crossing the B road in front of their school without a lollipop man.… Read more “No More Lollipop Man for Darras Hall”
Prince Charles Creates Wildflower Meadows
Prince Charles wants to create over 60 new Wildflower Meadows. Prince Charles is commemorating the 60th anniversary of his mum’s Coronation by creating a wildflower meadow in… Read more “Prince Charles Creates Wildflower Meadows”
Northumberland County Show Moves to Bywell
After years of taking over Corbridge for the Bank Holiday Northumberland County Show was in a new place. It’s one of Northumberland’s biggest events – attracting families from all… Read more “Northumberland County Show Moves to Bywell”
Hadrian’s Wall Trail Turns 10
A national trail through some of the North-East most stunning scenery is celebrating its tenth birthday. The 84-mile Hadrian’s Wall trail now attracts around 11,000 end-to-end walkers… Read more “Hadrian’s Wall Trail Turns 10”
Scientists Warn of Alarming Wildlife Loss
Scientists are warning we are losing our wildlife at an alarming rate. The stark warning comes in a report published by a coalition of leading conservation and… Read more “Scientists Warn of Alarming Wildlife Loss”
Josie’s Dragonfly Trust Opens New Shop in Hexham
It’s been just over 6 years since brave teenager Josie Grove, from Corbridge in Northumberland, died after turning down leukaemia treatment to get the most out of… Read more “Josie’s Dragonfly Trust Opens New Shop in Hexham”
The 12-Year Old Farmer
It’s lambing time for farmers across the North East – but for one lad all of the work needs to be done during the Easter school holidays.… Read more “The 12-Year Old Farmer”
Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland
There’re calls for a passenger railway line from Newcastle to Bedlington and Ashington. The line in South East Northumberland is currently used by freight trains. But the… Read more “Campaigners Call for Reversal of Beeching’s Railway Closures in Northumberland”
Fiona Marley Paterson 