Bamburgh14 Jun 2026Test your news knowledge with our weekly quizA trove of Dr Who gems and some unexpected babies. Try your hand at the North East and Cumbria quiz.14 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Bruce the dog rescued from kayak lost at seaBruce the kayaking dog is now safe and well after he was blown out to sea near the Farne Islands.8 Jun 20268 Jun 2026Watch the moment Bruce is rescued from his kayakWatch the moment Bruce is rescued from a kayak blow out to sea off the Northumberland coast.8 Jun 202617 May 2026Second home council tax doubling raises millionsLocal authorities with many second homes are boosting their income by charging double council tax. 17 May 202626 Apr 2026Your snaps of changing skies from meteors to raysBBC Weather Watchers capture the ever-changing April conditions.26 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Crossing patrol saving more toads from road carnageVolunteers go out at night and ensure toads get across roads safely and to their breeding ground.30 Mar 202628 Feb 2026'Funding will help future generations stargaze'Some money will be used for tilted benches on the Northumberland coast for a better night-sky view.28 Feb 202626 Feb 2026'The second home ban has breathed new life into my village' A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism.26 Feb 202610 Jan 2026Your frosty snaps from brisk winter morningsFreezing temperatures and snow have set the backdrop for some wintry Weather Watchers pictures.10 Jan 2026...