The Latest Breaking News from Northumberland

King Charles sand art appears on Bamburgh Beach to mark coronation

Claire Eason has done a number of sand art projects on beaches across the North East and her latest marks the King's coronation

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023

Huge shake-up in electoral map of Northumberland proposed with new councillors for Blyth and Cramlington

The review has been carried out to ensure each ward has a similar number of voters

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023

British Museum launches research into Vindolanda Tablets on 50th anniversary of Northumberland discovery

The finds at the Northumberland Roman fort have been voted as Britain's greatest archaeological treasure

Chronicle Live · May 3, 2023

Helicopter and lifeboat called out to search for fishing boat missing for six hours off Northumberland coast

The Coastguard raised a concern for the vessel's safety after all contact was lost for several hours

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Hundreds descend on Northumberland coast as rare bird spotted in UK for first time

The grey-headed lapwing would usually be nesting in China or Japan at this time of year

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Man denies murdering ambulance worker hit by van outside pub

Sheldon Flanighan, 55, died after being run over outside the Bay Horse pub in Cramlington, Northumberland.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Public warned to 'remain vigilant' after Asian Hornet sighting in Northumberland

The invasive species was also spotted in Kent and Dorset last month, with the British Pest Control Association urging people to 'take action immediately' if they spot one

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Council to take action on 'scary' Military Road in Northumberland after 19 accidents in three years

Safety signage will be improved in a bid to reduce accidents

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Warning reducing hours at Prudhoe tip will lead to increase in fly-tipping

Leading councillors said they believed any problem would be short-lived

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023

Seasonal bus service linking Newcastle with three Northumberland beauty spots returns this summer

The X75 will connect Newcastle city centre with Belsay Hall and Wallington with four return services every Saturday until September 2

Chronicle Live · May 2, 2023