Northumbrian Water warn lives are being put at risk during UK heatwave The public are being reminded of the dangers of open water swimming as hot weather continues to sweep the country. Environment
Council at cutting edge as verge works start This year’s programme of verge cutting is now under way as the county gears up for the main tourist season. News
Strong winds set to hit the North East on Thursday as Met Office issues warning Gusts of up to 60mph are set to batter the North East later this week. News
First 2018 Kielder osprey chicks hatch This year's first Kielder osprey hatchlings have arrived. Environment
Support for swifts to nest in various town locations A Morpeth resident’s efforts to help one of our fast-flying summer visitors are progressing well. News
Thousands of tree problems reported each year to council Northumberland County Council does not have the resources to tackle all of the thousands of tree complaints it receives each year, a meeting heard. Environment
North East set for sunshine as week-ahead forecast reveals warm temperatures Ditch the big coat and grab your sunglasses - the North East is about to get a dose of sunshine. News
North East warned to prepare for snowfall over Easter bank holiday as temperatures set to drop We're all familiar with the age-old joke about damp and dreary British bank holidays. News
Good news for protecting our environment The last few weeks have brought some fantastic news for the environment of our beautiful area. News
Banks Mining hits out at 'absolutely perverse' Highthorn decision The boss of Banks Mining has slammed the Communities Secretary for his decision to ignore the planning inspector's recommendation and refuse a surface mine in Northumberland. News
REACTION: Northumberland surface mine refused Politicians and groups react to this morning's news that the proposed Highthorn opencast mine on the Northumberland coast has been refused. News
Suspected palm oil found on Northumberland beaches Suspected palm oil has been found on two Northumberland beaches. News
Trees replaced at homes site after poisoning A row of mature lime trees, which were poisoned, have been replaced in order to restore the wooded approach to a Morpeth development site. Environment
Images highlight how flood defences worked The Environment Agency has released pictures to show Morpeth’s flood defences in operation last week. News
New flood alerts for Northumberland coast The Environment Agency has issued a new flood alert for the Northumberland coast today (Saturday, March 3). News
Decision on controversial Northumberland surface mine is DELAYED The announcement of the decision on a proposed surface mine near Druridge Bay in Northumberland has been postponed. Environment
Snow showers set to hit North East as Met Office predicts freezing week Spring may be on the way according to our calendars - but the weather doesn't quite agree with the North East set for a freezing start next week. News
Northumberland sightings in National Whale and Dolphin Watch The results of the 2017 National Whale and Dolphin Watch are in - as viewers of BBC Countryfile will have seen last night. News
Thousands of dead fish found in Northumberland lake An investigation has been launched after thousands of dead fish were found in a Northumberland lake. News
Online sales help boost donation to wildlife charity A wildlife charity is celebrating a cash boost, thanks to an online site. News
