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Sue and Rich Hurst meeting customers at Kidland Hill in a recreation of the historic photograph. (Susan Barwood Photography)

Grocer honours its history with recreation of iconic photograph

Northumberland in 2004.

Flashback to 2004 with 24 fantastic pictures from around Northumberland

.Yule Gaderung celebrations in Wooler. (Photo: Phil Wilkinson)

Ad Gefrin announces festive weekend with whisky launch

Berwick's lighthouse was illuminated as part of the 200th anniversary celebrations.

Berwick comes together to celebrate 200 years of iconic lighthouse

Richard Nixon from Muckle LLP with Colin Heath from Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway.

Historic railway saved from closure

Dave Brewis filming at Whalton.

Crowdfunder to bring folklore film to big screen

ALWINTON SHOW 2006

20 years ago: 13 great pictures from Alwinton Show ahead of season finale

Metro drivers Rob Kitching and Michael Darling with the Stephenson Steam Railway's Ashington Number 5 locomotive.

Metro drivers step back in time to keep steam train era alive

Volunteers were recognised for dedicating their time to Northumberland National Park.

Volunteers recognised for a combined 1,000 years of service

DUKES MIDDLE SCHOOL BUGSY MALONE ALNWICK PLAYHOUSE

17 brilliant pictures of Alnwick's Dukes Middle School in 2007

Luminarium Arborialis by Architects of Air.

Woodhorn Museum gets set to mark 20-year anniversary
Woodhorn Museum in Ashington is celebrating 20 years since its landmark redevelopment.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Northumberland Gazette archive pictures from 1982.

Trip back in time to 1982 with 17 great pictures from the archives

Rapper sword maker Frank Lee in his workshop. Picture: Lonely Tower Film & Media

North East tradition with strong Amble roots at heart of new heritage project

Volunteers on the Cheviot hills in July 1993.

Forgotten volunteer stories brought to life in new exhibition

A photo of a Rutherfords Staff Dance, taken back in 1935

Iconic Morpeth shop celebrates 180th anniversary

Neil Rutherford, masonry operative, Derek Nicholson, commercial manager, Paul Robson, senior foreman/mason at Classic Masonry.

Chimney stack repair work underway at historic Cragside

Robbie Peel at the police station site. (The Bigger Picture Agency)

Historic former police station transformed into homes

Michael Kelly, site manager at Compass Developments, Jo Raw, Northumberland venues manager for North East Museums, Cllr Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council, Mark Handyside, senior quantity surveyor and Ian Simpson, director at Compass Developments.

Work completed on £2.5m restoration of former colliery heapsteads

Darren Mundy and The Dream.

Sculpture commemorating Sycamore Gap to be auctioned

RMS Olympic in New York.

Historic Titanic sister ship fittings to be auctioned

Grey Street Hotel's new breakfast lounge.

Newcastle hotel pays tribute to Earl Grey

Salt and Smoke cast: Freddie Barrett, Darcey Lauren, Micky Cochrane, Bob Nicholson, Melanie Dagg, Jackie Phillips, Matthew Bryant and Anna Mullak. (Photo: Novo Theatre)

Blyth history brought to life

There's a chance to see inside historic Alnwick properties as part of Heritage Open Days.

Familiar doors open onto unexpected stories in Alnwick

Northumberland school starters, 2008.

37 fantastic pictures of Northumberland school starters in 2008

The Duke of Northumberland's piper, Andrew Davison, at Alnwick Castle.

Alnwick Castle event to celebrate county's musical heritage

Ingram Show 2015. Pull! Tug-of-War fun.

Looking back on Ingram Show as plans put in place for scaled back 2026 event

An Atlantic grey seal on the Farne Islands in Northumberland.

Coastal treasures free to explore as part of Heritage Open Days

Roof repairs underway at Cragside. Picture: SWNS

Roof repairs underway to help historic Cragside cope with stormy weather
Cragside is racing to future-proof itself against increasingly extreme weather - with a £1.8m roof rescue launched ahead of forecasts of another storm-hit autumn.
Ian Smith

St Michael's Church in Alnwick is taking part in Heritage Open Days.

Historic graffiti on show at Alnwick church as part of Heritage Open Days

Salt & Smoke Blyth.

Full list of events coming to Blyth this September

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle building set with nine minifigures and Thanos

Huge LEGO Marvel set is now £60.99 on Amazon

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle building set with nine minifigures and Thanos

Huge LEGO Marvel set is now £60.99 on Amazon

The heated outdoor vitality pool is at the heart of the Moddershall Oaks spa experience, with countryside views and cocktails delivered straight to the water.

This luxury woodland spa is made for switching off

Huge crowds watched popstar Jessie J perform in the Pastures beneath Alnwick Castle on Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Jessie J at Alnwick: 39 flashbacks to 2012

Mike Moody, managing director of North Tyneside firm Classic Masonry.

Specialist local firm earns award for work on pier repair project

Alnwick Pubs, Past and Present.

New book uncovers the history of Alnwick’s pubs

Gallery of the crowds and bands at the 2014 Alnwick Pastures concert, starring Simple Minds, supported by Toploader and Ella Janes, on Saturday, August 16.

31 flashbacks to Simple Minds gig at Alnwick in 2014

The Neo three-piece hard shell luggage set is currently £50.99 in a limited time Amazon deal.

Amazon's number one bestselling luggage set is now just £50.99

Scenes from the 2014 Alnwick Pastures concert, with Simple Minds, Toploader and Ella Janes.

35 great memories of Simple Minds playing Alnwick

Hugo Intense Eau de Parfum for Men is now reduced to £51.84 for 125ml on Amazon.

Hugo fragrance deal makes the 125ml bottle cheaper than 75ml

Pupils at Warkworth First School test out their solar eclipse glasses.

Solar eclipse pictures from the past in Northumberland

There were dozens of riders at the event.

Big turnout of riders to commemorate the Battle of Flodden

Susan Collingwood-Cameron, the great, great, great niece of Vice-Admiral Collingwood, taking a close look at the flag alongside Kylea Little, Keeper of History, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.

Rare Battle of Trafalgar flag finds a permanent home in North East

The Canny Lass on the River Tyne.

New river boat aims to show off The Tyne from new perspective

Warkworth Show 2012.

Flashback to 2012 with 13 fantastic pictures from Warkworth Show
Warkworth Show is on the horizon with plans being put in place for the event on Saturday, August 22.
Ian Smith

Pictures from 1986 in Northumberland.

20 terrific pictures from north Northumberland in 1986

The tiny bone dice unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall. Picture: The Vindolanda Trust / SWNS

Roman dice carved from bone found by Hadrian's Wall

Frederick Douglass, seated, and his son Joseph.

Blue Plaque in North Shields for leading freedom campaigner

The sailing coble Providence, built in Amble in 1947.

Historic Northumberland boats to feature in national festival

Northumberland in 1986.

40 fantastic photos from 40 years ago in Northumberland

The H.yeed travel set includes a hard-shell cabin suitcase, matching duffel bag and cosmetic bag for organised packing.

Three-piece luggage set to get you ready for all travel on sale

The former church dates back to 1786.

Grade II-listed former church on sale with planning permission

James Palmer, Keith Newman, Richard Craig, Micky and Siobhan Sargeant. (Photo: The Bigger Picture)

Blyth charity launch fundraising ghost hunts

Why mums like me are turning to the Yoto Mini for magical story time adventures (aff)

Why mums love the Yoto Mini for screen-free story time

Celebrate birthdays with confidence by choosing bouquets from Bunches, the customer-voted UK's favourite family business.

This florist has won a major award if you're buying birthday bouquets

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