Eerie remains of WWII defences reappear on Northumberland beach more than 80 years after they were built to repel a Nazi invasion Remains unearthed on Blyth Beach, Northumberland after heavy rain and storms Photographer Keith Armstrong captured the eerie sight while walking his dog The sea defences were installed along the east coast of the … Read more
What have the Romans ever done for us? The roads, most obviously. Plenty of modern highways are on Roman alignments, including some motorways and many A-roads. However, back in the day, most Roman roads were topped with gravel. And for an 85-mile journey into Scotland along the Roman Dere Street with my son, Josh, we … Read more
What have the Romans ever done for us? The roads, most obviously. Plenty of modern highways are on Roman alignments, including some motorways and many A-roads. However, back in the day, most Roman roads were topped with gravel. And for an 85-mile journey into Scotland along the Roman Dere Street with my son, Josh, we … Read more
This is one sure-fire way to feel like royalty. Holidaymakers can now rent a newly opened and restored apartment within the medieval Clock Tower of Bamburgh Castle, which has played host to a succession of monarchs and has blockbuster views of the stunning Northumberland coast to Holy Island from its lofty position 150ft up on … Read more
This is one sure-fire way to feel like royalty. Holidaymakers can now rent a newly opened and restored apartment within the ancient walls of incredible Bamburgh Castle, which has played host to a succession of monarchs and has blockbuster views of the stunning Northumberland coast to Holy Island from its lofty position 150ft up on … Read more
Alnwick Castle, a 150-room, heavily crenellated, many-towered magnificence perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Aln in Northumberland, is the second-largest privately inhabited castle after Windsor — and it bears the scars of centuries. There are musket pockmarks, made by Oliver Cromwell’s army, in the yellow sandstone. In the main entrance, a maroon board … Read more
There are an extraordinary 15 National Parks in the UK and as wonderful as the likes of the Lake District, New Forest and Snowdonia decidedly are for walkers, they can get rather busy. If you prefer more serenity during a hike, head instead to one of the UK’s six less famous National Parks. Not only … Read more
Geordies’ teeth left chattering! People in Northumberland and South Tyneside are most reluctant to go to the dentist, NHS survey reveals Six per cent of people across England admit to feeling an aversion to the dentist But the figure was the highest in Northumberland and in South Tyneside Results emerged from GP patient survey of … Read more
Geordies’ teeth left chattering! People in Northumberland and South Tyneside are most reluctant to go to the dentist, NHS survey reveals Six per cent of people across England admit to feeling an aversion to the dentist But the figure was the highest in Northumberland and in South Tyneside Results emerged from GP patient survey of … Read more
Flipping marvellous! Pod of dolphins puts on incredible acrobatic display by leaping out of the sea off the UK coast Pod of at least three dolphins were spotted in sea in Berwick, Northumberland Dolphins put on a wonderful display for group of tourists just feet from their boat Sheila Ivison was able to capture the … Read more