THE FORTRESS AT THE CITY’S HEART

For nearly 1,100 years a castle has been one of the dominant landmarks at the centre of Newcastle. GLEN LYNDON DODDS highlights some of the most important dates in its history.


ATMOSPHERIC AUTUMN

ALLAN POTTS makes the most of photographic opportunities offered by the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.


MY FINAL CALL: A PAIR OF ACERS

BRUCE FERGUSON concludes his exploration of the natural history, myth, folklore and uses past and present of the trees of Northumberland with a look at the field maple and the sycamore.