1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (542+ words) A popular Northumberland farm says it could be forced to sell up after a planning condition attached to an approved farmhouse allegedly made it "impossible" to secure a mortgage. Stony Pasture, near Humshaugh, was granted planning permission last year for…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (151+ words) A 90 per cent rise in chimney fires has prompted a fresh safety warning from fire chiefs. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is backing Chimney Fire Safety Week by urging residents to take extra precautions as colder weather approaches and more…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (297+ words) Kielder Forest marked its 100th birthday over the weekend with a number of celebratory events (Image: Neil Denham) KIELDER Forest, England's largest woodland, has hailed a "brilliant" community response to its centenary celebrations. The Northumberland forest, located in Europe's largest designated…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (302+ words) Some tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities as search efforts continued following catastrophic floods that killed at least 1,118 people and left more than 3,900 missing. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said 324 foreign nationals had been rescued…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (551+ words) Rescue teams with search dogs combed through mud, rocks and debris on Tuesday in Nepal and China looking for thousands of people still missing after catastrophic flooding tore through communities across the Himalayas, leaving more than 1,000 dead. Nepal’s disaster agency…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (181+ words) ONE of Northumberland's best-rated farm shops has confirmed the return of its popular pumpkin-picking event, with Brocksbushes promising its "biggest and best" Pumpkin Experience yet. Brocksbushes, near Hexham, will welcome visitors back to its pumpkin patch throughout October, with dates…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (649+ words) One person has died and about 15 people are missing or unaccounted for after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon. The flood in Arizona forced evacuations, pushed large boulders into the Colorado River and knocked out the sole water…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (197+ words) Specialist firefighters from Northumberland have helped tackle major wildfires in South Wales as part of a National Resilience mobilisation. A five-person team from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s Burns Capability Team, including a National Wildfire Tactical Advisor, was deployed to…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (190+ words) Visitors are being urged to park responsibly to help keep Northumberland moving this summer. As part of its 'Love It Like It's Yours' campaign, Northumberland County Council is reminding drivers that parking choices can have a big impact on local…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (233+ words) A pollution incident has led to ongoing restrictions at a popular Northumberland beach. The Environment Agency, Northumberland County Council and Port of Blyth are investigating contamination at Blyth beach, including investigations into historic industrial land use in the area to…...