Amble2 days agoHope for good season as puffins return to islandCoquet Island is home to about 45,000 breeding seabirds, including thousands of puffins.2 days ago22 Mar 2026Seagrass and kelp projects inspire artworkArtists work with Durham Wildlife Trust to learn about marine habitats for exhibitions.22 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Fears for rural libraries as consultation begins The council proposes reducing hours in some libraries but says there will be no closures.13 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Amble enters race to be Town of Culture 2028The fishing town of Amble in Northumberland is bidding to become the first UK Town of Culture.10 Mar 20269 Mar 2026Paedophile ex-sailor jailed for raping second boyJohn Henderson, who is already serving a prison term for raping a boy, has been jailed for longer.9 Mar 202613 Feb 2026Swimming spots that could become designated dipsThe government says the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464.13 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Ferocious waves strike north-east England coastPhotographers brave bad weather to capture the tall waves as they crash on to land.26 Jan 202617 Dec 2025Naughty elves' antics thrill school childrenElf toys have been making mischief at Amble Links Primary School in Northumberland since 2019.17 Dec 20252 Sep 2025Flags welcomed, but taxpayers 'foot removal bill'Councils in the north of England respond to the rise in flags flying on streets across the region.2 Sep 2025...