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.
THE FADING OF THE YEAR
ALLAN POTTS explains why autumn is his favourite season for a photographic foray into the countryside.
VALLEYS WHICH ECHO WITH A MINING PAST
ANTHONY TOOLE looks at work being carried out to preserve the landscape and heritage of the Allen Valleys.