Amble6 days agoHundreds of motorbike riders join Easter egg runThe motorbike convoy dropped off Easter eggs at hospitals and raised money for charity. 6 days ago2 Apr 2026The North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.2 Apr 202628 Mar 2026Hope for good season as puffins return to islandCoquet Island is home to about 45,000 breeding seabirds, including thousands of puffins.28 Mar 202622 Mar 2026Seagrass and kelp projects inspire artworkArtists work with Durham Wildlife Trust to learn about marine habitats for exhibitions.22 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Fears for rural libraries as consultation begins The council proposes reducing hours in some libraries but says there will be no closures.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Amble enters race to be Town of Culture 2028The fishing town of Amble in Northumberland is bidding to become the first UK Town of Culture.10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Paedophile ex-sailor jailed for raping second boyJohn Henderson, who is already serving a prison term for raping a boy, has been jailed for longer.9 Mar 202613 Feb 2026Swimming spots that could become designated dipsThe government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.13 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Ferocious waves strike north-east England coastPhotographers brave bad weather to capture the tall waves as they crash on to land.26 Jan 2026...
