IT'S UP TO US ALL TO ADAPT TO CHANGES
MIKE PRATT, chief executive of Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explains why new approaches to conservation will be essential in coming years as we experience the growing impact of climate change.
TAKING TO THE AIR WITH A GREEN AGENDA
You might expect the steady increase in Newcastle Airport's passenger numbers to have been achieved at the expense of the local environment, but that's far from the case, as STEWART BONNEY discovered.
BORN SURVIVORS
ALLAN POTTS profiles some winter residents who don't have the option of moving indoors out of the cold.
RUTH'S ARTISTIC FLAIR IS WILLOW PATTERNED
GRAHAME ANDERSON meets an enthusiastic ambassador for the ancient skill of willow art.
A THORN IN THE FLESH OF ITS NEAR NEIGHBOUR
GLEN LYNDON DODDS begins a look at the history of North Shields by charting its growth between the 13th and 18th centuries.
SOLD: A POCKET WATCH OWNED BY THE HERO OF TRAFALGAR
LOUISE MACKLIN from Bonhams Newcastle highlights items of local significance recently sold at auction. This is the first in a series of occasional features about art and antiques given by experts from Bonhams, the oldest and largest auctioneers of fine art and antiques still in British ownership.
LONELY RED OUTPOSTS IN A SEA OF GREY
The crucial fight to prevent the extinction of red squirrels is being spearheaded by the SAVE OUR SQUIRRELS project led by Carri Nicholson, who talked to STEWART BONNEY about the strategies being deployed to win this last-ditch battle.
THE ROMAN EMPIRE'S BEST KEPT SECRET?
JOHN SURGEY undertakes a circular walk from Bardon Mill, which includes the Roman remains at Vindolanda.
DON'T OVERLOOK THE HUMBLE BUMBLEBEE
SUSIE WHITE appeals on behalf of one of our most attractive garden insects, and meets a man who champions its cause.
THE POTATO GROWER'S TALE
Editor STEWART BONNEY has been growing potatoes in his garden for more than 25 years. He doesn't claim to be an expert but he is able to offer a few simple tips on how to take the hard work out of growing this essential vegetable.
SHAPING THE LANDSCAPE FOR FUTURE VISITORS
SUSAN BURKE finds out how the appearance of Kielder Water and Forest Park is being safeguarded for years to come.
IN SEARCH OF THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENCE
PHIL HUNTLEY travels from the Tweed to the Tyne, stopping en route to look for coastal fortifications.
A BOLD FRONT: SHAME ABOUT THE BACKING
IAN KERR introduces the county's two species of grebe, whose finely-feathered heads compensate for their disappointing tails.
A RETURN OF GRACE, WITH MORE TO ENJOY
KEITH GREGSON reports on Northumberland's latest museum initiative.
WHERE THREE COUNTIES MEET
ANTHONY TOOLE walks from the West Allen valley to the summit of the county's third highest hill.
THE INVASION DATE WE ALMOST FORGOT
Most Norwegians know the date of the Viking invasion of Lindisfarne, so why don't we? IAN KERR previews an exhibition intended to redress the balance.
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