Wooler27 Jan 2026Danger driver's 98mph overtake crash injured womanRoss Jackson's dangerous driving was "unfathomable" with a crash inevitable, a judge says.27 Jan 202624 Dec 2025Farm tax change dubbed 'best Christmas present'The government says it has listened and raised the tax threshold on inherited farmland to £2.5m.24 Dec 202518 Nov 2025How a river was restored after years of re-routingA section of the River Breamish in Northumberland has been reverted to its original route.18 Nov 20256 Oct 2025'Relief' as squirrel's death not caused by poxExperts conclude the animal was killed by a disease which does not wipe out large numbers of reds.6 Oct 202529 Sep 2025Funding for new school build refused as costs riseNorthumberland County Council says it hopes Berwick Academy will be open to students in 2028.29 Sep 20254 Sep 2025Missing man rescued after three-day searchAn elderly man is found on a steep hillside in Wooler after going missing for three days.4 Sep 20252 Sep 2025Outbreak fears after squirrel with pox spottedAn infected red squirrel is spotted in Northumberland with fears the disease could kill many more.2 Sep 202517 Aug 2025Mystery trolley sparks mountain searchThere were concerns the owner could be lost and dehydrated following the hot weather, rescuers say.17 Aug 202515 Aug 2025He found a bomb under a playground - and there were 176 moreThe playground now offering children an explosion of fun without the threat of an actual explosion.15 Aug 2025...
