Rothbury21 Mar 2026Migrant shearers ban 'risks sheep welfare'As restrictions on international shearers near, the government says farmers should find UK staff.21 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Rothbury Estate purchase fundraiser secures £5mThe bid to buy the Northumberland estate secures money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.19 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Drug dealers caught due to suspicious drivingRichard Bathgate and Emma Todd are jailed for supplying cocaine and heroin.25 Feb 202615 Feb 2026'Bid to buy Rothbury Estate as divisive as Brexit'Funds are being raised to buy the Northumberland estate - but the plans have split opinion.15 Feb 202612 Feb 2026'Bad potholes are taking cars off the road' One pothole had been reported 20 times before it caused crashes, a councillor claims.12 Feb 20264 Jan 2026Tyneside stories you might have missed this weekA woman who wore a ballgown every day in 2025 and an unusual Christmas gift make headlines.4 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Attenborough sparks global support for estate bidThe BBC speaks to those inspired to donate even though some have never been to Northumberland. 1 Jan 202630 Oct 2025Attenborough plea hands estate bid £580k boostSir David Attenborough inspires a surge in backing for a £30m campaign to create a nature haven.30 Oct 202529 Oct 2025Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy estateWildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.29 Oct 2025...