Concerns over heating oil costs have struck a chord with readers, many of whom say off-grid households are being overlooked as winter approaches.

A new clinical trial could dramatically speed up the discovery of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, whose father Roy died with the illness in September, said he was ...

An evening of drama, poetry and food will take place in Hexham this month. The event, held at Hexham Library, is designed to celebrate the Northumberland County Council and Grow Hexham project ...

A climate film screening will take place to spark community action. The People’s Emergency Briefing will be shown at Alston Town Hall on Sunday, November 1, at 3pm. The 50-minute documentary explores ...

An "exceptionally popular" Cumbrian hotel, home to a Michelin-starred restaurant, is being marketed by a new agent as its owners continue their search for ...

Daft as a Brush travels over 600,000 miles each year transporting patients, from Hexham, Ponteland, Northumberland and down to Middlesbrough. This year, the charity is giving free Christmas lights to ...

A podcast celebrating Northumberland's wildlife, dialect and gardening has been shortlisted for a national award.

A Hexham musician is in the running for one of the biggest prizes in music tonight as his band competes for the 2026 Mercury Prize.

Metrocentre in Gateshead will kick off its holiday line-up from Friday, October 23, with a Nintendo Switch 2 Activation in Exhibition Square offering hands-on gameplay with titles including Mario Kart ...

A father-son racing duo from Northumberland are gearing up for the season finale of the British Truck Racing Championship.

Northumberland County Council is considering changes to its school transport policy. The proposed changes would affect free transport to faith-based schools. Currently, children who meet eligibility ...

Businesses on Hexham's Hallstile Bank have hailed the reopening of the footpath as "miraculous" as they brace for the busy winter trading period.