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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

A prestigious golf course at Matfen Hall proposed to expand its car park and offer an adventure golf facility.

Turkey’s Marmaris has been ranked the cheapest short-haul holiday destination for UK families. The port city has the lowest prices out of 16 popular locations for a basket of 10 tourist items, Post ...

A former set designer who worked on some of the biggest tours in the 1980s is appealing for information on 'irreplaceable' tour keepsakes he lost.

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.