It comes as Israel and Hamas have been holding ceasefire talks in Qatar, but international mediators say there have been no breakthroughs.

Police and courts will be given powers to deal with suspects believed to be planning mass killings, according to the Home Secretary. Yvette Cooper said the new tools will enable the criminal justice ...

A boat carrying tourists has capsized during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, killing 34 people. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying ...

Counterfeit versions of the collectible Labubu dolls have been found for sale in shops across Northumberland. The council's Trading Standards team has issued a public warning after fake versions of ...

Plans to open a new national centre for writing are set to take a major step forward next week with plans for £2 million in funding.

The campaign, Go WILD for Hedgehogs, is run by Hedgehog Street, a partnership between the People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS). It ...

A 19th-century Methodist chapel in Sparty Lea has been restored and converted into a four-bedroom home with views over the Allen Valley.

Peppermint oil sold at Savers and Superdrug could be key in helping keep rats away from entry points in your home and garden.

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A planning application for two wooden cabins has been lodged with National Park's planning authority on behalf of Land of Joy Buddhist Retreat Centre at Greenhaugh ...

Hexham Town Twinning Association, the society behind Hexham's international relationships with Noyon and Metzingen, aims to 'foster international friendship and understanding'. He ...

A number of planning applications were submitted to Northumberland County Council for the Hexham area this week, including proposals for ...