23+ hour, 45+ min ago   (401+ words) The First Ministers of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will discuss the future of independence for their respective countries when they meet on Monday (September 14). Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, Scottish National Party leader John Swinney and Sinn Féin…...

20+ hour, 58+ min ago   (613+ words) US President Donald Trump has doubled down on comments in support of Irish unity, stating it was “one of the naturals of all time”. Speaking on the second day of his trip to Ireland, Mr Trump also dismissed the diplomatic…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (574+ words) The Conservative administration at Northumberland County Council has put itself on a collision course with the North East Mayor over plans to introduce a tourist tax across the region. Kim McGuinness is among the regional mayors who will be allowed…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (334+ words) A funeral will be held on Thursday for a police officer who was killed in a horrific collision on the A66 and described as “giving everything to everybody”. The service for Pc Tom Clough, 38, in Redcar, Teesside, comes a day after…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (201+ words) A RARE lifelong collection of mining lamps will go under the hammer in a special auction. The late Bob Batey's personal collection, built over a lifetime of collecting, restoring, and researching mining artefacts, will be sold by Anderson & Garland on…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (151+ words) A 90 per cent rise in chimney fires has prompted a fresh safety warning from fire chiefs. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is backing Chimney Fire Safety Week by urging residents to take extra precautions as colder weather approaches and more…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (481+ words) A new commercial bakery has opened inside HMP Northumberland. The award-winning Oswin Project has converted a disused prison kitchen into new bakery facilities as part of a joint venture with prison operators Sodexo. The expansion is funded by Scottish Power,…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (226+ words) A NEW council-backed scheme is helping more people access privately rented housing. Launched by Northumberland County Council (NCC), the initiative is designed to support residents unable to secure rental homes due to a lack of a guarantor. The council has…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (555+ words) Harry and Meghan remain private citizens, the King has clarified (Jonathan Brady/PA) The King has reiterated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain private citizens despite their return to the UK. Charles instructed the Lord Chamberlain to contact…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (628+ words) A NORTHUMBERLAND charity dedicated to helping older people says it is "very concerned" about the impact of a looming energy price rise on households. From October 1, Northumberland households will face higher energy costs after energy watchdog Ofgem raised its price…...