Religion

Fourteen textile panels are on display at Hexham Abbey

Hexham Abbey exhibition brings the Book of Revelation to life in 14 textile panels

Prudhoe Methodist Church celebrated three decades since opening

Prudhoe Methodist Church celebrated three decades since opening

Teapot-adorned hat wins prize at Prudhoe church’s 30th anniversary tea party

Andrew and Carole with the community of Whitley Chapel

Andrew and Carole with the community of Whitley Chapel

'Dedicated' vicar to retire from village church after decades of service this month

Hexham's Forum Cinema

Hexham's Forum Cinema

Hexham cinema to screen biblical drama Risen this month

The church will close after nearly 100 years of community life and be put up for sale

The church will close after nearly 100 years of community life and be put up for sale

Planning and development

Church to be sold after nearly a century of community life

Hexham Male Voice Choir

Hexham Male Voice Choir

Hexham choir to bid farewell to long-time home with special concert

(L to R) Atul Malhotra, Surbhi Vedhara of Sweeney Miller Law and Meenu Malhotra DL, chair of Malhotra Group PLC

(L to R) Atul Malhotra, Surbhi Vedhara of Sweeney Miller Law and Meenu Malhotra DL, chair of Malhotra Group PLC

Historic Ponteland church set to become community hub

St Andrews, at Bywell, is reopening its doors for a Christmas service later this month

St Andrews, at Bywell, is reopening its doors for a Christmas service later this month

Historic church in Bywell to reopen doors for Christmas service

The church will host a 'Christmas Carol-a-thon'

The church will host a 'Christmas Carol-a-thon'

Church near Hexham to host candlelit Christmas Carol-a-thon

(L to R) Church steward Mrs Ann Worthy, Ian Warburton and Tom Dodds

(L to R) Church steward Mrs Ann Worthy, Ian Warburton and Tom Dodds

Prudhoe preacher retires after more than 28 years

Holding the cheque for £10,920

Holding the cheque for £10,920

Methodist Women in Britain raise nearly £11k for Tynedale hospice

Matt and Judith are taking over as Lead Pastors at The Gate Church

Matt and Judith are taking over as Lead Pastors at The Gate Church

New pastors to take on growing church in Prudhoe

Hexham Abbey will host Luke Jerram’s Gaia artwork this autumn

Hexham Abbey will host Luke Jerram’s Gaia artwork this autumn

Illuminated planet Earth to be centrepiece at Hexham Abbey

A History of Quakers and the Lead Mining Industry of the North Pennines was written by an Allendale Quaker

A History of Quakers and the Lead Mining Industry of the North Pennines was written by an Allendale Quaker

Allendale Quaker's book reveals religion's ties to North Pennines lead mining

Hope for South Africa’s Children held a supper

Hope for South Africa’s Children held a supper

Church group raises thousands for South African children

(L) Nick Hurn, outgoing CEO, with (R) Lucie Stephenson, new acting CEO

(L) Nick Hurn, outgoing CEO, with (R) Lucie Stephenson, new acting CEO

Hexham Catholic school trust appoints new acting CEO

The Rev'd Diana, from St James' Church, Riding Mill

The Rev'd Diana, from St James' Church, Riding Mill

Vicar's 247-mile walk raises more than £2k for charity

St Francis Church has become the 100th in England and Wales to receive the eco award

St Francis Church has become the 100th in England and Wales to receive the eco award

'Climate and nature crises are profoundly unjust' - High Heaton church wins eco award

The Cathedrals Cycle Route is a 2,000-mile loop which includes all 42 Church of England cathedrals

The Cathedrals Cycle Route is a 2,000-mile loop which includes all 42 Church of England cathedrals

Cyclists called to join Corbridge to Newcastle leg of nationwide baton relay

Quaker Meeting House, Coanwood

Quaker Meeting House, Coanwood

New owners vow to preserve Quaker Meeting House in Coanwood

St Andrew’s Church in Corbridge is holding a flower festival to mark the anniversary of its founding by St Wilfrid

St Andrew’s Church in Corbridge is holding a flower festival to mark the anniversary of its founding by St Wilfrid

Flower festival to celebrate 1,350th anniversary of Corbridge church

Langley Castle manager, Mohamed Serag, inset, with Langley Castle stained glass chapel window behind

Langley Castle manager, Mohamed Serag, inset, with Langley Castle stained glass chapel window behind

Papal connection discovered at Northumberland castle

Sharon Devlin, new director of safeguarding

Sharon Devlin, new director of safeguarding

Diocese of Newcastle appoints new safeguarding director following audit

(L to R) The painting photographed in the 1960s; painting as it looked when rediscovered in 2017; painting scan using MSI False Colour Infrared; and painting scan using MSI-RGB with virtual varnish removal

(L to R) The painting photographed in the 1960s; painting as it looked when rediscovered in 2017; painting scan using MSI False Colour Infrared; and painting scan using MSI-RGB with virtual varnish removal

Hexham Abbey panel rediscovery may shed light on medieval mystery

The Crib Festival will be held at St Peter’s Church, Humshaugh from December 14 to 15

The Crib Festival will be held at St Peter’s Church, Humshaugh from December 14 to 15

Free nativity scene crib festival in Humshaugh this December

'Hexham Abbey: A Souvenir', by Molly Kady

'Hexham Abbey: A Souvenir', by Molly Kady

New book tells story of Hexham Abbey's 1,350-year history

Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

Rt Revd Graham Usher, Bishop of Norwich

Former rector of Hexham abbey takes up new royal role

Reverend Emma Duff will lead the new chaplaincy service

Reverend Emma Duff will lead the new chaplaincy service

Church of England

Newcastle Diocese appoints first LGBTQI+ chaplain

Churchmarketplace leverages the purchasing power of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

Churchmarketplace leverages the purchasing power of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

Framework for water savings launched for Catholic community

The exhibition begins next month at Hexham Abbey

The exhibition begins next month at Hexham Abbey

Exhibition featuring eight million stitches heading to Abbey

St Cuthbert's Church and Revd Gill Alexander (inset)

St Cuthbert's Church and Revd Gill Alexander (inset)

Priest pedals through 14 churches in a charity ride

Blanchland Abbey

Blanchland Abbey

Historic mass returns to Blanchland Abbey after nearly 500 years

Church delegates to gather and celebrate rural communities

Church delegates to gather and celebrate rural communities

Church delegates to gather and celebrate rural communities

St Mary’s Choir singing at the Basilica of St Paul , Rome, outside the walls in June 2022

St Mary’s Choir singing at the Basilica of St Paul , Rome, outside the walls in June 2022

Hexham choir prepares for return to Italy

Fr. Whelehan was surrounded by his niece and members of the Passionist Community from Minsteracres

Fr. Whelehan was surrounded by his niece and members of the Passionist Community from Minsteracres

Passionist priest, Fr. Mark Whelehan, dies at 97

Father Mark Whelehan died at the age of 98

Father Mark Whelehan died at the age of 98

Northumberland community mourns loss of beloved priest

The Abbey will host the festival on Friday, February 2 and Saturday 3

The Abbey will host the festival on Friday, February 2 and Saturday 3

Hexham Abbey to celebrate 1,350th anniversary with Festival of Flame

Edgewell cemetery

Edgewell cemetery

Rare legal consent given to exhumation at Prudhoe cemetery after burial error

The artwork created by Hannah Thorpe

The artwork created by Hannah Thorpe

Local artist helps St. James Church craft a vision for their future

Minsteracres retreat centre

Minsteracres retreat centre

Minsteracres marks anniversary with 'inspirational events'

Newcastle International Airport unveils new 24/7 multi-faith prayer room

St Oswald, patron saint of the Kingdom of Northumbria is to be celebrated on August 6, at a special church service conducted in Northumbrian instead of standard English

St Oswald, patron saint of the Kingdom of Northumbria is to be celebrated on August 6, at a special church service conducted in Northumbrian instead of standard English

Patron saint's church service to be conducted in Northumbrian

Reverend Jenny Porterpryde

Reverend Jenny Porterpryde

Methodist Church becomes first in town to hold same-sex wedding registrations

Bishop Robert Byrne, formerly of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle until he stood down in December

Bishop Robert Byrne, formerly of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle until he stood down in December

Bishop tried to find overseas charity work for known sex offender - report

Bishop Robert Byrne resigned in December

Bishop Robert Byrne resigned in December

Bishop ignored warnings to stop associating with a paedophile - report

A special service was held at Newcastle Cathedral yesterday (Saturday, April 22) ) to celebrate the inauguration of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley as the 13th Bishop of Newcastle

A special service was held at Newcastle Cathedral yesterday (Saturday, April 22) ) to celebrate the inauguration of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley as the 13th Bishop of Newcastle

New Bishop of Newcastle inaugurated during cathedral service

St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle. An alleged lockdown sex party is said to have taken place in an adjoining building.

St Mary's Cathedral in Newcastle. An alleged lockdown sex party is said to have taken place in an adjoining building.

'Lockdown sex party' claims at cathedral investigated by Vatican

Message from Hexham Churches Together

Message from Hexham Churches Together

Message from Hexham Churches Together

Christmas angels have been dotted around Corbridge

Christmas angels have been dotted around Corbridge

Christmas angels spread festive cheer

One of the winners of the tree festival was Allendale Community Fire Station and Crew

One of the winners of the tree festival was Allendale Community Fire Station and Crew

'It always brings joy' - Annual Christmas tree festival hailed a success

Rt Rev. Robert Byrne C.O., Bishop Emeritus of Hexham and Newcastle

Rt Rev. Robert Byrne C.O., Bishop Emeritus of Hexham and Newcastle

Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle resigns

Meet the new Bishop of Newcastle who will be installed in 2023

Meet the new Bishop of Newcastle who will be installed in 2023

Meet the new Bishop of Newcastle who will be installed in 2023

Hexham parishioner learning nearly 900 lines of poetry ahead of rectial

Around 300 people attend service of thanksgiving and commemoration for the Queen

Around 300 people attend service of thanksgiving and commemoration for the Queen

Around 300 people attend service of thanksgiving and commemoration for the Queen