2 hrs ago | Darlington and Stockton Times
44,000 Defra grant helps county show off to a good start
More than 25,000 visitors are expected to attend the show which has moved to a bigger site on the estate belonging to Lord and Lady Allendale of Bywell Hall, after 60 years at Tynedale Park, Corbridge.
4 hrs ago | Chronicle Live
Abandoned horse tied to signpost on Ashington business park
A horse was discovered in a distressed state at Wansbeck Business Park in Ashington yesterday after being tethered to a signpost The animal was seen being abandoned by a man or woman with long hair at Wansbeck Business Park in Ashington yesterday morning.
6 hrs ago | Chronicle Live
The incident happened at about 11.15pm on Tuesday, May 21, when the 17-year-old victim was walking along Hexham Road.
10 hrs ago | Daily Mail
Cottage holidays: Skipping across the border from a Northumberland base
When a much anticipated Easter holiday abroad fell through, I wasn't surprised that my children looked slightly underwhelmed at my last minute alternative.
14 hrs ago | News Post Leader
Cramlington House, which provides specialist care and respite for people living with dementia, welcomed Peggy Martin to her new home.
15 hrs ago | Morpeth Herald
New book sheds light on tragic Suffragette Emily
Morpeth genealogist Maureen Howes has spent 10 years painstakingly researching her book Emily Wilding Davison - A Suffragette's Family Album, using relatives' archives never-before seen by the public.
'To see the army of pink was overwhelming'
A mother who is battling cancer admitted her brave fight seemed a little easier to bear after seeing hundreds of people take part in a fund-raising run, which was her idea.
Whitley Bay High School student wins scholarship to attend Apple conference
Dylan showed talent beyond his 17 years to impress Apple bosses with a specially-designed app that secured him one of the coveted 150 places.
Legacy of Hexham dancer Emma Newton opens doors for others
TWO years after her death, the legacy of schoolgirl dancer Emma Newton is opening the way to bright futures for her contemporaries.
Freeman complete ancient rituals
A tradition was kept alive yesterday as a group of landownFreeman complete ancient ritualsers welcomed their latest new members in time-honoured fashion.
Office 'pods' at Cheviot Centre
Three new work "pods" have arriving at the Cheviot Centre in Wooler, part of a redevelopment scheme aimed at turning the centre into a hub for small businesses as well as a community centre.
Damp forces pair to live in one room
A couple are being forced to cook, eat and sleep in the only room of their house not plagued by damp problems.
Mum of fallen Blyth soldier tells of her horror over Woolwich murder
The mother of Michael Sweeney, who was killed in Afghanistan, has spoken of her horror at the terrorist killing of a young man outside her son's former barracks Alan Pardew's position as Newcastle United manager was said to be "safe" last night - as one of his own players admitted the season had been a disaster She may have been crowned Miss ... (more)
Margaret and John's golden appreciation
Former patient Margaret Charlton with her husband John who are presenting a cheque to the ICU at North Tyneside General Hospital for i 1 2320 which are the proceeds of gifts donated to them on their Golden Wedding anniversary.
Election results: Turnout at 19% in Northumberland County
The low voter turnout was expected in an election with mostly municipal races, noted Alisha Herb, director of the board of elections office.
Primary sets up contested races for coroner, controller in Northumberland County
In addition to the Northumberland County prothonotary's race, two other county row offices will be contested in the November general election.
Dunkelberger wins GOP nomination for Northumberland County prothonotary
Point Township supervisor Justin Dunkelberger earned the Republican nomination for prothonotary in Northumberland County's only contested primary race Tuesday.
Teacher struck off after pupil sex
An Ayrshire music teacher has been struck off after evidence emerged he had sex with pupils, bought them gifts and took them away on trips.
Authorities in Northumberland County tell Newswatch 16 people are being allowed back into their homes along Carr Avenue in Milton after an apparent natural gas leak Wednesday morning.
Durham-based company fined for horror accident
Tynedale Roadstone Ltd, a Durham-based company, has been fined after a worker had to have his arm amputated when he fell into dangerous machinery A compnay has been fined after a worker had to have his arm amputated when he fell into dangerous machinery.