Northumberland

Adorable sleepy raccoons lounge around at Northumberland Zoo

Watch these super-cute sleepy raccoons lounge around at the zoo

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025

A vintage bus in Heysham Village.

Lancashire seaside town named price hotspot as property prices soar

Melanie Hartshorn has walked for the first time after undergoing surgery.

Watch woman with rare spinal condition walk for the first time

David Jones, 34, at Pilning station.

Railway enthusiast visits 2,500 UK train stations in 6 weeks

Volunteers carved a giant 100ft tribute to the Sycamore Gap Tree as it reaches six months since the iconic tree was chopped down by vandals.

Stunning beach art pays tribute to felled Sycamore Gap tree

Minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, flu and sickness were the most common reasons for calling in sick

These are the top five areas in the UK most likely to call in sick to work

Cops discovered a massive stash of cannabis hidden in a derelict building in Alnwick, Northumberland, with about 600 plants being grown in several rooms. Two Albanian men found in the three-storey property have been jailed for six months each - Klajdi Shehu, 23, left, and Klajdi Miraka, 33

Secret entrance behind fridge leads police to 600-plant cannabis farm

Ester Clyne was enjoying a friend's birthday party at Featherstone Castle in Northumberland when she was hit - Credit: SWNS

Near miss: Woman cheats death after castle wall falls 30ft on head

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

South Stack Lighthouse, Wales, Anglesey, UK

Unearthing hidden gems: five hidden destinations on the rise for UK holidays

Georgian manor house, owned by founder of the world’s first department store, listed for nearly £5 million

Emerson Bainbridge’s Georgian manor house listed for nearly £5m

Children run through the sand dunes as the sun sets behind Bamburgh Castle

Survey reveals best seaside destinations - is your area on the list?

The Hunt for Raoul Moat: Paul Gascoigne absence explained

The world’s biggest children’s play park Lilidorei is due to open in the UK in 2023

See inside world’s biggest play park opening in UK

7,000 jobs will be on offer

Haven Holidays announces more than 7,000 jobs available across UK

UK holiday company, Haven has announced more than 7,000 job opportunities throughout England,Scotland and Wales as the company prepares to re-open its holiday parks for 2023.

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Family left devastated after girl, 15, stabbed to death

New pictures of Lilidorei in Northumberland have been released

See new pics of the world’s biggest play park set to open in UK

Escape to Darling Cove by Holly Hepburn

Escape to Darling Cove by Holly Hepburn: book review

Great Walks on the England Coast Path by Andrew McCloy

Great Walks on the England Coast Path by Andrew McCloy: book review

Winter Solstice: Best destinations for stargazing including one in UK

Ed Byrne attends Absolute Radio Live at the Palladium Theatre on November 27, 2022

Woman thanks comedian for joke which led to bowel cancer diagnosis

Rightmove has announced the happiest places to live in the UK according to its annual Happy at Home survey

Rightmove’s top 20 happiest places to live in UK 2022 announced

Snow is predicted to arrive in the UK this week according to Netweather

UK weather: Snow and flooding predicted despite mild temperatures

CGI image of Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden which is billed to be the world’s biggest children’s play park

See new pics of the world’s biggest play park set to open in UK

Illuminated sheep art work at Bamburgh with artist Deepa Mann-Kler (photo: Raoul Dixon)

Illuminated sheep arts trail to light up Northumberland this autumn

The new terrace at the Bamburgh Castle Inn (photo: Tracey Bloxham)

Views to drink inn: Unique renovation for landmark Northumberland pub

Hospitality experts The Inn Collection Group have completed a ‘unique’ renovation and expansion of their flagship pub - The Bamburgh Castle Inn - in one of Northumberland’s most popular seaside towns.

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Father Christmas at Bamburgh Castle (photo: Phil Punton)

Leap into Bamburgh Castle this Christmas

The Hogs Head Inn at Alnwick has undergone a revamp for its ten-year anniversary (photo: Tracey Bloxham)

Community Inspired revamp of The Inn Collection Group hostelry

Canal boats set off from the Melbourne Arms on Pocklington Canal to navigate a new two-mile stretch of the canal

Top 40 UK staycations to enjoy before you're 40

Flog Its Paul Martin will visit Bamburgh Castle (photo: Red Forge Studios)

Flog It star Paul Martin to make antiques road trip to Bamburgh Castle

Enjoying the weather in Lytham and St Annes. St Annes beach.

Lytham St Annes named as Lancashire’s top seaside town according to Which?

The Summer That Changed Us by Cathy Bramley

The Summer That Changed Us by Cathy Bramley: An inspirational read – book review...

The site of the two hotels on St Annes' South Promenade

Promenade hotels in St Annes being merged into one

The Arthropleura fossil at Howick beach in Northmberland (Credit: Neil Davies/PA)

Millipedes 'as big as cars' once roamed Northern England, fossil reveals

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Storm Arwen: Christmas tree in Blackpool town centre hauled away by workers afte...

The large Christmas tree outside Sainsbury's and the council offices in Talbot Square was downed by Storm Arwen on Friday, November 26, 2021 (Picture: Darren Nelson)

Storm Arwen: Christmas trees blown over during storm amid other damage

Motorists drive through a heavy snow shower as it passes over Saltburn By The Sea as Storm Arwen sweeps across parts of the country on November 26, 2021 (Photo: Getty)

Met Office keeps amber and yellow warnings in place after Storm Arwen batters th...

Professor Tim Spector has said the current vaccine and testing measures are ‘insufficient’ (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid could ‘ruin next five Christmases’ as expert warns jabs are not enough

Connor Wilkinson has been in tryscoring form during pre-season Picture: Chris Farrow

Fylde RFC get set for their long-awaited return to action

A hen harrier pictured in June 2021 at the Swinton estate in North Yorkshire. In 2021, 24 successful hen harrier nests have been reported on moorland in Northumberland, North Yorkshire, County Durham, Cumbria, Derbyshire and Lancashire, including the Forest of Bowland. The figures represent an increase on 2020. Picture courtesy The Moorland Association

Watch video of rare bird of prey on Lancashire nest, as reports show increase in...

If you’re a keen runner or even just an easy-going ambler, a holiday destination with brilliant running routes and stunning scenery is a must.

5 great UK destinations for runners on holiday

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Six-bed countryside super-mansion with underfloor heating, rooftop terrace, and ...

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Breathtaking rural Tudor lodge with classic features, modern interior, and home ...

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Incredible six-bed Victorian mansion with breathtaking kitchen, wine cellar, hom...

The Government has announced the first areas of the UK which will benefit from ultra-fast broadband (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the UK areas due to receive ultra fast broadband first - and when it w...

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£1.55m six-bed countryside mansion with swimming pool, equestrian facilities, an...

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Grade II-listed six-bed Georgian mansion with six acres of formal gardens, home ...

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Astounding eight-bed, three-storey countryside mansion with underfloor heating, ...

A view of scenic Durham (Photo: Shutterstock)

North East England staycation guide: essential sights in Northumberland, Durham,...

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Breathtaking six-bed countryside mansion with swimming pool, poolside bar, sauna...

AFC Fylde boss Nick Chadwick (right) Picture: Steve McLellan

AFC Fylde won't be taking Saturday's visitors for granted

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Spectacular countryside Northumberland super-mansion with swimming pool and brea...

Trainee wizards at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland

Harry Potter castle hiring ‘trainee wizards’ ahead of 2021 season

UK’s first EV battery gigafactory to open in Northumberland