More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on ...

Russia and the US agreed on Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and ...

The brooches were bought at auction from Dreweatts with a grant from the Art Fund, and a contribution from the Wolfson ...

Rick Buckler, known for being the drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69, his former bandmate Paul Weller said. Buckler died after a short illness and was a founding member of the mod punk band in 1972.

The National Cancer Audit Collaborating Centre said prostate, kidney and colon cancers were the worst affected with variations in care.

Central Cee has become the joint most-decorated rapper in Mobo Awards history after winning best male act at the 2025 event. The 26-year-old is now tied with Stormzy on seven awards, after winning the ...

The Hexham-based Samling Institute for Young Artists has brought opera to three schools in the area through free workshops.

Transition Tynedale's Just Fix It repair café is launching a new jewellery pop-up service. The first event will be at Wentworth Café, Hexham, on Tuesday, February 25 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. A ...

A map designed to promote Hexham's independent businesses has been distributed to shop keepers in the area. The double-sided map was created by town councillors. It aims to highlight the many small ...

Tommy was diagnosed with bladder cancer just before his 60th birthday. Now, thanks to a Cancer Research UK trial, he’s enjoying playing ...

APPROVAL to demolish a two-storey house extension has been sought in Northumberland National Park. Giles Arthur Architects submitted a planning application to demolish an existing two-storey extension ...

Vera star Brenda Blethyn and writer Ann Cleeves were honoured at the Royal Television Society awards. The pair were recognised for their "outstanding contribution" to TV for their roles in the popular ...