It's no secret that the North East is the best place to live in the country.
The buzzing metropolis of Newcastle upon Tyne, the wild beaches of the Durham Heritage Coast, and the endless countryside and dark skies of Northumberland mean that the only downside to living up here is the weather - but even that's alright sometimes. And the Times has recognised this by naming two North East towns among the best places to live in the UK.
To be honest, it's a surprise that only two have made it. The 'comprehensive' guide, which was published this morning, is decided by expert judges who take a wide range of factors into account to come up with the 70 best locations to live in the country.
