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Stars including Denise Welch and Robson Green were among those nominated for the new award

TV stars Robson Green and Denise Welch nominated for new award

Healy spent many of his childhood years in Hedley on The Hill, Northumberland.

Healy spent many of his childhood years in Hedley on The Hill, Northumberland.

Matty Healy spent his early years in this tiny village with a ghostly legend

Gaz Beadle with his family at The Falcon, Prudhoe

Gaz Beadle with his family at The Falcon, Prudhoe

Geordie Shore's Gaz Beadle visits Northumberland pub for grandfather's birthday

Hairy Biker Si King will be in Hexham next month

Hairy Biker Si King will be in Hexham next month

Hairy Biker Si King to discuss life after Dave Myers at Hexham Book Festival

Stars of The Northumbria Mysteries, Liz White, Gurjeet Singh and Robson Green

Stars of The Northumbria Mysteries, Liz White, Gurjeet Singh and Robson Green

New episode of Robson Green's Northumberland crime drama airs today

Robson Green speaking at the premiere

Robson Green speaking at the premiere

Robson Green passionately calls for more investment in North East TV and film

Robson Green with Liz White and Gurjeet Singh at the red carpet premiere for The Northumbria Mysteries

Robson Green with Liz White and Gurjeet Singh at the red carpet premiere for The Northumbria Mysteries

TV's Robson Green reveals favourite pub on Northumberland coast

Kate Stanforth appearing with social media creator Max Klymenko in his popular Career Ladder series

Kate Stanforth appearing with social media creator Max Klymenko in his popular Career Ladder series

Northumberland dance teacher racks up 16m views with social media star

Ashley James often appears on ITV's This Morning

Ashley James often appears on ITV's This Morning

This Morning star shocks fans after revealing she is from North East market town

Si King is to celebrate his first solo cookbook with a series of special events across the North East

Si King is to celebrate his first solo cookbook with a series of special events across the North East

Hairy Bikers' Si King invites fans for pies and a party at Newcastle book launch

Si King has found love

Si King has found love

Hairy Biker Si King reveals new love and says 'I'm very happy'

Stepping Through Film at Durham Cathedral, where scenes from Harry Potter were filmed in the early 2000s

Stepping Through Film at Durham Cathedral, where scenes from Harry Potter were filmed in the early 2000s

Harry Potter at 25: The North East locations that brought Hogwarts to life

Ruthie Henshall will perform in Hexham this autumn

Ruthie Henshall will perform in Hexham this autumn

West End star Ruthie Henshall to share Prince Edward stories in Hexham this November

Better Call Saul actor Patrick Fabian (right) during his visit to Uno's Trattoria on Newcastle Quayside. Picture: Uno's Trattoria

Better Call Saul actor Patrick Fabian (right) during his visit to Uno's Trattoria on Newcastle Quayside. Picture: Uno's Trattoria

Better Call Saul

Better Call Saul star Patrick Fabian visits Newcastle restaurant

Nish Kumar visited Mean Eyed Cat on Friday after performing to a sold-out crowd in Newcastle

Nish Kumar visited Mean Eyed Cat on Friday after performing to a sold-out crowd in Newcastle

'Heroic' Nish Kumar praised for cocktail effort after visit to Newcastle pub

Dan Burn with staff at Restaurant Pine

Dan Burn with staff at Restaurant Pine

Newcastle star Dan Burn delights staff at Northumberland restaurant

Pete Doherty performing with Babyshambles

Pete Doherty performing with Babyshambles

Pete Doherty says he's "back out there" next month as gigs loom

Amy Nuttall (left) and Denise Welch have both praised Hexham after wrapping up filming for Forever Home

Amy Nuttall (left) and Denise Welch have both praised Hexham after wrapping up filming for Forever Home

Denise Welch praises 'lovely' Northumberland town after filming Channel 5 drama

From left: Cast members Lewis Cope, Amy Nuttall, and Denise Welch attended the special event

From left: Cast members Lewis Cope, Amy Nuttall, and Denise Welch attended the special event

Denise Welch attends special Forever Home premiere with Graham Norton show set to air

Graham Norton during filming at Broomley Grange Residential Outdoor Activity Centre, Stocksfield

Graham Norton during filming at Broomley Grange Residential Outdoor Activity Centre, Stocksfield

New Graham Norton drama filming at Northumberland centre

The Maldron Hotel said that the Tim Healy-voiced Anna Bot has been a hit with guests

The Maldron Hotel said that the Tim Healy-voiced Anna Bot has been a hit with guests

Newcastle hotel doubles revenue after introduction of Tim Healy voiced robot

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, whose senior equerry, Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, is to leave the Royal Household at the end of the year

King Charles III and Queen Camilla, whose senior equerry, Lieutenant Colonel Jonny Thompson, is to leave the Royal Household at the end of the year

King Charles III

Northumberland's Jonny Thompson to leave equerry role after seven years with King

John Cleese will visit Newcastle during his tour of the UK

John Cleese will visit Newcastle during his tour of the UK

Monty Python star to embark on live tour celebrating cult classic

The David Attenborough-backed Rothbury Estate appeal is edging closer to its £30m target

The David Attenborough-backed Rothbury Estate appeal is edging closer to its £30m target

Sir David Attenborough

David Attenborough-backed Rothbury Estate appeal now within £3.7m of target

Legendary actor John Cleese with Prunella Scales, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs, promoting two Fawlty Towers specials created to commemorate the show's 30th anniversary

Legendary actor John Cleese with Prunella Scales, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs, promoting two Fawlty Towers specials created to commemorate the show's 30th anniversary

Acting legend John Cleese in Newcastle to meet fans next month

Phantom Frequencies presenters, Richard Craig and Keith Newman, will interview the grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren

Phantom Frequencies presenters, Richard Craig and Keith Newman, will interview the grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren

Northumberland radio show to interview grandson of famous ghost hunters

Sam Fender visited the Millstone over the weekend

Sam Fender visited the Millstone over the weekend

Sam Fender pulls pints behind bar during surprise visit to popular Newcastle pub

From left: The Hairy Bikers, Si King and Dave Myers

From left: The Hairy Bikers, Si King and Dave Myers

Celebrity TV chef Si King to reflect on life after Hairy Bikers partner Dave Myers

Hollywood star Julia Roberts is among the stars sporting a new British Red Cross T-shirt designed by Northumberland illustrator Charlie Mackesy

Hollywood star Julia Roberts is among the stars sporting a new British Red Cross T-shirt designed by Northumberland illustrator Charlie Mackesy

Charlie Mackesy

Hollywood star Julia Roberts backs Northumberland artist in Red Cross campaign

Cragend Farm, Rothbury

Cragend Farm, Rothbury

Northumberland and Newcastle heritage sites up for David Olusoga backed award

The signed and framed Sam Fender collection, which has been listed on eBay for close to £3,000

The signed and framed Sam Fender collection, which has been listed on eBay for close to £3,000

Signed Sam Fender guitar and album collection listed for almost £3,000

Five stars first confirmed for 2026 series of Celebrity MasterChef

Social media creator Danny Vlogs pictured in Hexham as he revisits the chilling mystery of the Hexham Heads

Social media creator Danny Vlogs pictured in Hexham as he revisits the chilling mystery of the Hexham Heads

Vlogger revives infamous paranormal mystery of the Hexham Heads

Former Newcastle and England player and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away

Former Newcastle and England player and manager Kevin Keegan has passed away

Newcastle United FC

Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 as NUFC plan lasting tribute

Danny Vlogs has unearthed Hexham's bloody history in a new YouTube video

Danny Vlogs has unearthed Hexham's bloody history in a new YouTube video

YouTuber uncovers Hexham's dark past as 'the bloodiest town in Britain'

T's Cakes and Bakes staff with BBC actor Robson Green

T's Cakes and Bakes staff with BBC actor Robson Green

Popular BBC actor visits 'dreamy' Northumberland cafe while filming crime drama

Robson Green was spotted in Northumberland filming the new BBC drama earlier this month

Robson Green was spotted in Northumberland filming the new BBC drama earlier this month

Popular BBC actor spotted filming with soap legend in Northumberland village

Ronaldinho at L7

Ronaldinho at L7

Why World Cup winner Ronaldinho swapped Brazil for a warehouse in North East

Kalani Smith visits Haltwhistle

Kalani Smith visits Haltwhistle

Haltwhistle cafe wins rave review from American TikTok star Kalani Ghost Hunter

TV star Alan Titchmarsh at the historic country house

TV star Alan Titchmarsh at the historic country house

Television star visits Grade II-listed Northumberland country house gardens

Chris (fourth from left) dined out at Uno's over the weekend

Chris (fourth from left) dined out at Uno's over the weekend

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston surprises diners at Newcastle institution Uno's Trattoria

The Treehouse at Roses Bower featured in a 2026 episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

The Treehouse at Roses Bower featured in a 2026 episode of Robson Green's Weekend Escapes

Stay in a Northumberland castle or Robson Green's Weekend Escapes treehouse

Katie Price will headline the festival

Katie Price will headline the festival

TV star Katie Price headlines Newcastle venue's first Pride festival next month

Alex James of Blur will headline the festival next month

Alex James of Blur will headline the festival next month

Blur bassist among celebrities to star at innovative Newcastle festival in July

The Strawbridge family in French & Wilder, Hexham

The Strawbridge family in French & Wilder, Hexham

TV presenters visit homeware shop in Northumberland town centre

Robson Green launched a new telescope at the Twice Brewed Inn

Robson Green launched a new telescope at the Twice Brewed Inn

TV's Robson Green launches stargazing experience in Northumberland

Si King with the team at Propa Pies in Sunderland. Head chef Rory (far right) will join Si this month

Si King with the team at Propa Pies in Sunderland. Head chef Rory (far right) will join Si this month

TV personality Si King joins event at North East restaurant this month

Robson Green was spotted in Northumberland filming a new BBC drama

Robson Green was spotted in Northumberland filming a new BBC drama

TV's Robson Green films new BBC drama in Northumberland town

Robson Green at Alnwick Castle

Robson Green at Alnwick Castle

North East actor voices BBC film to be projected onto Northumberland landmark

Robson Green at Northumberland ice cream parlour, Milk and Honey, in Seahouses

Robson Green at Northumberland ice cream parlour, Milk and Honey, in Seahouses

Popular actor visits Northumberland ice cream shop in filming break this week

Maia Beth will help welcome more than 100 travel journalists and content creators to the region next month

Maia Beth will help welcome more than 100 travel journalists and content creators to the region next month

BBC Radio 1 presenter to host major three-day travel event in Newcastle

TV star Robson Green will launch the experience this week

TV star Robson Green will launch the experience this week

Popular TV presenter launches new experience at Hadrian's Wall this week

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood

Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood coming to Hexham next week

Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later had various filming locations in Northumberland, notably at Holy Island

Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later had various filming locations in Northumberland, notably at Holy Island

Why film crews are suddenly flocking to Hexham and Northumberland