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Berwick-upon-Tweed

Why this Northumberland town is among England's friendliest places to retire

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

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Ponteland vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

Northumberland EuroMillions winner celebrates £1m jackpot

Northumberland EuroMillions winner celebrates £1m jackpot

National Lottery

Northumberland man becomes overnight millionaire in special EuroMillions event

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My Local Awards North East winners share their stories, achievements and thanks

Fenwick Ridley is preparing to beat his own Arctic 1km swimming record

Fenwick Ridley is preparing to beat his own Arctic 1km swimming record

Team GB Ice Viking Fenwick Ridley's toughest Arctic test yet

Owner Olivia Lockey, general manager Sam Whittingham and events and housekeeping assistant Laura McClurg at Northside Farm

Owner Olivia Lockey, general manager Sam Whittingham and events and housekeeping assistant Laura McClurg at Northside Farm

Senior promotion announced at events venue near Prudhoe

Dr Olusula Idowu, founder of HexisLab, is positioning Newcastle at the forefront of AI-driven beauty and healthcare breakthroughs

Dr Olusula Idowu, founder of HexisLab, is positioning Newcastle at the forefront of AI-driven beauty and healthcare breakthroughs

Riding Mill scientist using AI to develop world leading beauty products

Bob’s Barbers has announced its permanent move

Bob’s Barbers has announced its permanent move

Courant readers react as Hexham barbershop confirms permanent move

Beamish Museum cares for around three million objects in its Designated and Accredited collection

Beamish Museum cares for around three million objects in its Designated and Accredited collection

Cultural attractions

Beamish Museum awarded £49k to increase access to collections

Christmas market in Berlin

Christmas market in Berlin

Christmas Markets

Five Christmas market destinations you can fly to from Newcastle Airport

The project aims to create a sense of community by encouraging people to share skills and be creative

The project aims to create a sense of community by encouraging people to share skills and be creative

Stories, soil and supper: New Hexham project aims to bring people together

Meet the expert team, learn about the benefits of live-in care, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with refreshments.

Meet the expert team, learn about the benefits of live-in care, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with refreshments.

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Good Companions launches regulated 24-hour live-in care service with event

Fireworks from Hexham's 2007 display

Fireworks from Hexham's 2007 display

Hexham's Bonfire Night celebration returns this autumn

Organisers and businesses declare Hexham's autumn restaurant week a success

Organisers and businesses declare Hexham's autumn restaurant week a success

Hexham’s restaurant week serves up success once again

Warksburn Old Church has been shortlisted for two regional tourist awards

Warksburn Old Church has been shortlisted for two regional tourist awards

'World class' Wark holiday home shortlisted for two tourism awards

A new antique shop has opened its doors in Prudhoe

A new antique shop has opened its doors in Prudhoe

Turning old into gold: New antiques shop opens in Prudhoe

On Spirit Rocks' opening day, the queue to get in wrapped around the street

On Spirit Rocks' opening day, the queue to get in wrapped around the street

Spirit Rocks shop owner 'blown away' by 'amazing success' of opening

Katlyn's Nails & Beauty is celebrating three years of business.

Katlyn's Nails & Beauty is celebrating three years of business.

Beauty technician thanks community for three years of support

Hexham library will host the 'Make Mine Magna' exhibition

Hexham library will host the 'Make Mine Magna' exhibition

Japanese manga art to take centre stage at free Hexham library exhibit

Hexham's Firework display returns again this year.

Hexham's Firework display returns again this year.

Events still to come in Hexham in 2025

FFHQ celebrated their second birthday on July 15.

FFHQ celebrated their second birthday on July 15.

Gym celebrates two years of success as it 'feels like this is what we've always done'

There was a 'tremendous' turnout for Kielder's 'big regatta and flotilla'.

There was a 'tremendous' turnout for Kielder's 'big regatta and flotilla'.

Kielder's 'big regatta and flotilla' labelled a 'fantastic success'

Tyla outside the new Stocksfield site for Red October Games.

Tyla outside the new Stocksfield site for Red October Games.

A new gaming shop is coming to the Tyne Valley this summer

Mr Wilson’s Second Liners performing at the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic

Mr Wilson’s Second Liners performing at the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic

Cultural attractions

Northumberland Miners’ Picnic visitors invited to join community band parade

Berwick has been voted as the happiest place to live in Britain in 2025.

Berwick has been voted as the happiest place to live in Britain in 2025.

Cultural attractions

Berwick voted happiest place to live in UK by The Guardian

The Get Sweaty with Betty members at Tynemouth beach

The Get Sweaty with Betty members at Tynemouth beach

Fitness group take on 'chilly' sunrise dip at Tynemouth beach

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Hexham's 'Ice Viking' opens new swim and sauna venue

Bailiffgate Hotel and Alnwick Castle

Bailiffgate Hotel and Alnwick Castle

Opening date confirmed for Bailiffgate Hotel, Alnwick

The event will showcase the North East's traditional music, song, craft, dance, dialect, stories, and heritage

The event will showcase the North East's traditional music, song, craft, dance, dialect, stories, and heritage

Hexham acts to star at Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

'Finding Comfort in the Darkness' by Gillian Lee Smith

'Finding Comfort in the Darkness' by Gillian Lee Smith

Record 458 artworks submitted for Northumberland exhibition

Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall at sunrise

Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall at sunrise

2025’s best sunrise hikes: Hadrian’s Wall Path named in top ten

The Retreat Spa pool at Matfen Hall, Northumberland

The Retreat Spa pool at Matfen Hall, Northumberland

Five-star Northumberland hotel launches January wellness offers

Thompson took over his family's carpentry business in the early 1920s

Thompson took over his family's carpentry business in the early 1920s

Rare 'Mouseman' pieces from Northumberland home to go under the hammer

Jayne Dods, an upholsterer, and Sara Thomas, an artist-printmaker, plan to unveil their venture, From Ewe, in November

Jayne Dods, an upholsterer, and Sara Thomas, an artist-printmaker, plan to unveil their venture, From Ewe, in November

New Northumberland venture to showcase Cheviot wool in unique furniture

CGI construction of Lofthaus development.

CGI construction of Lofthaus development.

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Homes and interiors

Introducing Lofthaus: Luxury community living in the heart of vibrant Preston

Greggs vegan steak pasty

Greggs vegan steak pasty

Councillor says 'Greggs diet' plays part in county's obesity figures

A new club class

A new club class

Working out: Club fitness classes to launch

Prudhoe Waterworld named 'Outstanding Centre' by Northumberland Council

Prudhoe Waterworld named 'Outstanding Centre' by Northumberland Council

Prudhoe Waterworld named 'Outstanding Centre' by Northumberland Council

STACK in Newcastle before it closed

STACK in Newcastle before it closed

Disappointment as STACK scraps plans to open food and drink venue

Study reveals the most challenging Wordle answers of 2022 - were you stumped?

Study reveals the most challenging Wordle answers of 2022 - were you stumped?

Study reveals the most challenging Wordle answers of 2022 - were you stumped?

Hexham Lantern Parade returns this month

Hexham Lantern Parade returns this month

Hexham Lantern Parade returns this month

Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, shared the disgusting warning on social media

Mrs D, known for her tips and tricks for keeping a clean house, shared the disgusting warning on social media

Expert reveals why you shouldn’t make your bed first thing in the morning

When does Autumn start in the UK 2022? See the autumn equinox date and what it means (Canva)

When does Autumn start in the UK 2022? See the autumn equinox date and what it means (Canva)

When does autumn start in the UK 2022? See the autumn equinox date and what it means

What is Stats For Spotify? Analyse your listening habits through artists, genre and more (PA)

What is Stats For Spotify? Analyse your listening habits through artists, genre and more (PA)

What is Stats For Spotify? Analyse your listening habits through artists, genre and more

Most teens who vape have never smoked, new study reveals (PA)

Most teens who vape have never smoked, new study reveals (PA)

Most teens who vape have never smoked, new study reveals

Tesco recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk in various products (PA)

Tesco recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk in various products (PA)

Tesco recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk in various products

James Webb telescope reveals new images of Jupiter in incredible detail (PA)

James Webb telescope reveals new images of Jupiter in incredible detail (PA)

James Webb Telescope

James Webb telescope reveals new images of Jupiter in incredible detail

Iceland is giving away £30 vouchers to pensioners to help with the cost of living (Iceland)

Iceland is giving away £30 vouchers to pensioners to help with the cost of living (Iceland)

Cost of living crisis

Iceland is giving away £30 vouchers to pensioners to help with the cost of living

The outside of Runa Farm

The outside of Runa Farm

See inside: 'Boho, honest and earthy' new wedding venue

Cumbrian lad Jacques has left the Love Island villa and will explain why tonight (ITV)

Cumbrian lad Jacques has left the Love Island villa and will explain why tonight (ITV)

Cumbrian lad Jacques has left the Love Island villa and will explain why tonight

Ryanair are launching new flights from Newcastle Airport. Picture: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT

Ryanair are launching new flights from Newcastle Airport. Picture: NEWCASTLE AIRPORT

Ryanair announces two new destinations from Newcastle Airport

Green Side and Pass Peth, Northumberland National Park.

Green Side and Pass Peth, Northumberland National Park.

Things to do in and around Northumberland this weekend

Top 10 things to do in Northumberland this weekend: Markets, shows and more

CH Event indoor market at Hexham Abbey.

CH Event indoor market at Hexham Abbey.

Popular monthly markets to return