The line in the hymn and anthem Jerusalem, celebrating England’s green and pleasant land, could apply to much of Northumberland. But there is one shade of lurid green which is not so welcome and is causing serious problems for one of the most valued areas of the county’s landscape. Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve (NNR) covers …
Funding has been awarded for emergency works to arson-damaged North East listed buildings which have a special place in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in England. Last July the Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens site near Durham was the target of an arson attack, with significant damage to the east wing of the Grade …
Passionate climate change campaigner Jamie Driscoll was in his element at the North East mayoral hustings held in Alnwick last night (Wed) to explore candidates’ views on environmental and rural issues. The event was organised by Alnwick Friends of the Earth specifically to discuss green talking points and especially those affecting the North East. And …
Tiny volcanic rocks used as fertiliser on North East fields can increase crop growth by more than 20%, Newcastle University scientists proved this week — in a process which also captures huge amounts of carbon. The landmark findings, officially published in an academic paper today (March 28), could have a major impact on British farming …
The National Trust’s Wallington estate is due for some valuable TV exposure when a new Channel 4 series starts on April 8. Over eight episodes of Our Dream Farm, hosted by Matt Baker, viewers will follow the fortunes of seven would-be tenants of a vacant farm on the Northumberland estate. Each will undertake tasks, present …
At the end of a 380km three-day bike ride from Newcastle to Birmingham, Dr Heather Lambert still had enough puff to conduct a series of interviews with journalists. Media duties completed, she then joined hundreds of cyclists in Ride For Their Lives — an annual event that sees healthcare professionals campaign for cleaner air by …
A 75-minute drive from Newcastle up the A1 and then the A697 will take you to Cornhill-on-Tweed in north Northumberland. There’s a roundabout on the outskirts of the village where the A697 and A698 meet. Take the first left and you’ll find yourself driving up Cornhill’s Main Street past the Collingwood Arms Hotel, the shop …
Nothing demonstrates the importance of transport to our region’s economy more than the bus strike which affected the North East at the end of last year. With limited options for alternatives, many people simply could not get to work, school or college. Rachel Anderson understands the need for better transport infrastructure more than most. As …
Is it a Post Office or is it a bank? The people of Newton Aycliffe seemed confused by the County Durham’s town’s latest addition to the high street. Situated in the old TSB branch on The Parade, the Banking Hub, complete with Post Office branding, is being hailed as a solution to the avalanche of …
A Northumberland astronomer is heading to the US next month to film a rare solar eclipse and beam it back live to the North East. Ellie MacDonald, 26, of Hexham, is travelling to Texas on April 8 on behalf of Kielder Observatory, the Northumberland attraction and educational charity. And clear skies permitting, she’ll capture the …
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