Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the move was a ‘landmark moment’ in the Government’s bid to tackle organised immigration crime.

Archaeologists have uncovered the identity of a 1700s vessel shipwrecked in Orkney. Expert say the vessel discovered on the ...

More than a third (35%) of customers do not feel valued by their bank, Which? research has indicated. The consumer group’s survey in May of more than 13,600 members of its Connect Panel found many ...

Originally hailing from Barrow, Cumbria, Steve Crabtree, who has worked as a TV producer on non-fictional sci-fi programmes for over 25 ...

The Wark and District Royal British Legion will hold a social evening at Wark Town Hall on Friday, August 15 at 7.30pm to mark VJ Day. Victory over Japan Day marked the end of hostilities in the Far ...

Newcastle Airport has unveiled a 15-year strategy that aims to boost the North East economy by up to £1.9 billion, while increasing ...

Hexham House will host an open afternoon on Thursday, July 31, from 2pm to 6pm, offering a first look at its latest ceremony room, designed for intimate weddings with up to 18 guests. The new space ...

The Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner has come under fire from a top Tory councillor in Northumberland after plans for affordable housing ...

CONTESTANTS in a local dog show braved an amber weather warning and fundraised for a town hall. Scrufts Dog Show was held on Wark Village Green on July 19, and organisers said it was a success despite ...

Farmers and business leaders launch legal action over inheritance tax changes they say threaten family-run farms and rural livelihoods.

Kielder Forest is not only known for its cinematic appearances. It is the largest man-made woodland in England, covering an area of more than 250 square miles, and is home to a range of wildlife, ...

The Hexham Bluegrass Festival returns for its fourth year this weekend, from July 25 - 27. The festival will take place in the bandstand on Saturday and Sunday and at various venues on Friday, ...