Morpeth4 days agoThief blew up cash machines with homemade bombsDespite the explosions, Kristofer Follos failed to get any cash out of the machines, a court hears.4 days ago28 Dec 2025Rural councils say new funding plan falls shortCouncillors in County Durham and Northumberland say the plans short-change their communities.28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Sally the sloth relaxes into her new zoo homeSally, a seven-year-old sloth, moves to Northumberland Zoo from her former home in Cambridgeshire.27 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Long nights lead up to winter solsticeYou share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria ahead of the winter solstice.21 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Tyneside and Northumberland stories from this weekStories include a comeback for an arson victim and people share hardships of off-grid living.14 Dec 202514 Dec 2025New rail timetable 'poor deal' for some passengersRail campaigner Dennis Fancett fears some will be "lost to rail travel" because of LNER's changes.14 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Postwoman took life after office sexual assault A coroner says bosses failed to take action after Carly Wealleans complained of being assaulted.11 Dec 20259 Dec 2025'Web of deceit' fraudster plundered Covid schemeA judge says the £1.5m fraudster and cannabis grower is the "most dishonest" man he has come across.9 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Call for police probe into daughter's poison deathGrace Nevens died having previously visited an online suicide forum, a pre-inquest review hears.9 Dec 2025...
