Rothbury7 days agoTyneside stories you might have missed this weekA woman who wore a ballgown every day in 2025 and an unusual Christmas gift make headlines.7 days ago1 Jan 2026Attenborough sparks global support for estate bidThe BBC speaks to those inspired to donate even though some have never been to Northumberland. 1 Jan 202630 Oct 2025Attenborough plea hands estate bid £580k boostSir David Attenborough inspires a surge in backing for a £30m campaign to create a nature haven.30 Oct 202529 Oct 2025Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy estateWildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.29 Oct 202525 Sep 2025Timber worth £5m stuck in roadless remote forestUswayford is only accessible via forest tracks and a public road, but has £5m of timber waiting.25 Sep 202512 Sep 2025Steve the Great Escape beaver: Poster boy of wild EnglandAs England begins wild releases of beavers, some animals just cannot wait for freedom - or love.12 Sep 202529 Aug 2025Farming families finally get mains electricity after 50 yearsGenerations campaigned for mains power in the Upper Coquet valley and now, at last, they have it.29 Aug 202516 Jul 2025Beaver births recorded for second consecutive yearThe beavers impact on the environment has been "astonishing", the National Trust says.16 Jul 20256 Mar 2025Wildlife Trust raises £6m towards estate purchaseNorthumberland Wildlife Trust needs to raise £30m to buy the huge estate.6 Mar 2025...