A CONVICTED Cumbrian paedophile posed as a 15-year-old girl so he could use a social media messaging app Snapchat to prey on girls as young as eight.

Pub chiefs have demanded urgent tax relief to help avoid widespread closures and job cuts after holding an emergency meeting. Industry leaders have said they are “petrified” over the impact of ...

A new video resource has been launched with the aim of supporting domestic abuse victims. Developed by the Northumbria Local Criminal Justice Board (LCJB), the video aims to help victims feel more ...

A sapling from the iconic, felled sycamore tree has been planted in a school playground less than three miles from the site, ...

A historic building in Hexham has been bought by a national consultancy firm. The Grade II-listed property at 26 Hallgate was purchased by people and leadership development consultancy Mosaic Partners ...

Hadrian’s Wall has been named one of the UK's most scenic winter destinations. The historic Northumberland site ranked eighth in a new list compiled by photography retailer Jessops, which analysed ...

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has confirmed that bus fares will remain capped at £1 for young people and £2.50 for adults until March 2027.

A section of road in Heddon-on-the-wall is scheduled to close for sewer cleaning early next year. U9041 The Towne Gate will be shut to vehicles from its junction with the road from Towne Gate to ...

A project aimed at combating anti-social behaviour (ASB) achieved a 32 per cent reduction according to recent data.

The North East’s key role in offshore wind has been celebrated in a national report on the industry’s 25th anniversary.

Christmas wreath-making workshops are set to take place in Hexham this weekend. Liz Beech, willow weaving expert, is hosting a two-hour Christmas wreath workshops at 10am and 1.30pm on Saturday, ...

THE owner of a 'traditional' and 'community' Northumberland pub has reflected on their first six months in business. In Spring, Joanne Flatman ...