Anthony Toole recounts a walk in Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Bakethin Nature Reserve, a wildlife haven offering spectacular views and diverse wildlife

Newbrough, a little place 5 miles west of Hexham, picturesque, beloved of its residents if rarely at the top of the tourist’s list of must-visit Northumbrian destinations, has a rich social history passed down through generations to commend it, writes Rob Tindall.

Bill Maxwell takes a tour of St Mary’s Island.