The Latest Breaking News from Northumberland

40-year-old super spruce selected as Westminster Christmas tree

The 43-foot-tall tree is beginning its long journey from a remote corner of Northumberland to the capital.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Northumberland pensioner found lying on floor for whole day after fall rescued by firefighters

The resident was said to be suffering from hypothermia after lying on the floor for hours after her fall during Storm Arwen

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Northumberland mobile phone mast to have back-up generator after Storm Arwen chaos

Residents were left without communications following powercuts during Storm Arwen last year

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Plans for 75 new homes at Hadston approved despite fears over proximity to industrial estate

The area's ward councillor had said he was 'worried' about the plans

Chronicle Live · Nov 15, 2022

Skull of an extinct horned beast discovered on UK beach

Aurochs were wiped out in the 17th century, but a skull has now been found on Blyth Beach in Northumberland.

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Planning dispute victory for Tea in the Paddock café in Choppington after 12 months

Councillors went against the recommendations of planners to approve the expansion

Chronicle Live · Nov 15, 2022

Northumberland castle to hold Christmas market for Great North Air Ambulance after they helped save young farmer's life

The Christmas market will take place at Barmoor Castle Holiday Park and comes after the GNAA helped to save a young farmer following an accident at work

Chronicle Live · Nov 15, 2022

Paisley soldier shot dead in live training exercise after bullet pierced his helmet

An inquest into the death of Private Conor McPherson heard that he was one of five soldiers taking part in the exercise in Northumberland when the tragedy unfolded.

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

Soldier died from gunshot wound to head during Northumberland training exercise, inquest told

Private Conor McPherson was killed during a live training exercise at Otterburn Training Area in 2016

Chronicle Live · Nov 14, 2022

Map of inequality shows Blyth is one of the least healthy places in North East

England's top doctor has backed an innovative map which is going to help health authorities in Northumberland and North Tyneside target health support where it's needed most

Chronicle Live · Nov 14, 2022