WATCHING ALL THE GULLS GO BY

They are among the most commonly seen birds throughout Northumberland every autumn and winter but, as IAN KERR explains, some species of gull are far harder to find than others.


IN THE LOOP OF THE RIVER WANSBECK

GLEN LYNDON DODDS follows Morpeth’s development from medieval times to the present day.


A PRICKLY CUSTOMER WITH A SLOE TIPPLE

BRUCE FERGUSON continues his exploration of the natural history, myth, folklore and uses past and present of the trees native to Northumberland, with a look at the blackthorn.