Labrador rescued by RNLI lifeboat crew in Northumberland

Moment Labrador is rescued from the freezing North Sea by a lifeboat crew after chasing his ball into the water Shaddah the Labrador chased his ball into the North Sea in Seaton Sluice A RNLI volunteer lifeboat crew was launched during the Norhumberland rescue The pet was washed out more than 200 metres from shore … Read more

Northumberland homeowners outrage after foul sewer bursts in their estate

Horrified homeowners are confronted with ‘river of sewage’ running down driveways of their £260,000 new-builds after days of rain causes manhole covers to overflow Kimberley Bourton, 46, moved into her new home with husband Lee in August She claims the new-build estate in Northumberland is blighted with problems  Shocking video shows raw effluent flowing out … Read more

Northumberland security camera videos meteor streaking across sky

Incredible moment security camera captures meteor streaking across sky before exploding into fireball above Northumberland Couple got text alert from their security camera over ‘suspicious movement ‘  Ruth Rose, 25, and Mark Newson, 26, were stunned at the fotage over their home The clip shows a meteor known as a bolide crashing into earth and … Read more

Britain’s most spectacular wildlife experiences, from Norfolk to Northumberland

The popularity of incredible wildlife documentaries by world-famous conservationists such as Sir David Attenborough means many of us have become familiar with exotic creatures in their natural habitats, or even have been inspired to encounter them for real on far-flung holidays. But while we may be able to tell a leopard from a cheetah, we … Read more

Duke of Northumberland plans to transform Grade-II listed school and build £7.9m hotel

Residents fear a £7.9million boutique hotel overlooking a castle used in the Harry Potter films will attract ‘rowdy hen and stag parties.’ The Duke of Northumberland has been given the green light to build the four-storey boutique hotel and spa overlooking Alnwick Castle. The historic sprawling estate, now the second-largest privately inhabited castle after Windsor, … Read more

Duke of Northumberland plans to bulldoze Grade-II listed school and build £7.9m hotel

Residents fear a £7.9million boutique hotel overlooking a castle used in the Harry Potter films will attract ‘rowdy hen and stag parties.’ The Duke of Northumberland has been given the green light to build the four-storey boutique hotel and spa overlooking Alnwick Castle. The historic sprawling estate, now the second-largest privately inhabited castle after Windsor, … Read more

Remains of WWII defences built to repel Nazi invasion reappear on Northumberland beach

Eerie remains of WWII defences reappear on Northumberland beach more than 80 years after they were built to repel a Nazi invasion Remains unearthed on Blyth Beach, Northumberland after heavy rain and storms Photographer Keith Armstrong captured the eerie sight while walking his dog  The sea defences were installed along the east coast of the … Read more

Carlton Reid discovers the joys of cycling a Roman road through Northumberland to Scotland

What have the Romans ever done for us? The roads, most obviously. Plenty of modern highways are on Roman alignments, including some motorways and many A-roads. However, back in the day, most Roman roads were topped with gravel. And for an 85-mile journey into Scotland along the Roman Dere Street with my son, Josh, we … Read more

Man, 49, wanted for murder as woman, 47, dies after attack in Foxcover, Northumberland

Pictured: Man, 49, wanted for murder as woman, 47, dies of her injuries in hospital after attack that also left 15-year-old boy seriously injured Police were called to an address in Foxcover, Northumberland, on Sunday A 47-year-old woman and 15-year-old boy had been assaulted The woman, Caroline Kayll, suffered life-threatening injuries and died in hospital … Read more

Northumberland holidays: Bamburgh Castle Clock Tower is now available as a holiday rental 

This is one sure-fire way to feel like royalty. Holidaymakers can now rent a newly opened and restored apartment within the ancient walls of incredible Bamburgh Castle, which has played host to a succession of monarchs and has blockbuster views of the stunning Northumberland coast to Holy Island from its lofty position 150ft up on … Read more