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A Co-operative food store

Co-op switches to 100% British lamb and bacon to back UK farming

The Co-operative
10 hours ago

The move comes at the start of Love British Food Fortnight, which aims to boost domestic producers

Tributes paid to pioneering Northumberland farmer and entrepreneur Christopher Leyland

Northumberland
21 days ago

Christopher Leyland — Christopher Leyland was described as a 'talented entrepreneur with a great sense of humour' by close friends

Could the badger cull be extended to County Durham and Northumberland?

Northumberland
24 days ago

A wild badger — The Government has refused to deny reports that more badgers could be culled across the country

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A Co-operative food store

Co-op switches to 100% British lamb and bacon to back UK farming

The Co-operative
17 Sep 2016

The move comes at the start of Love British Food Fortnight, which aims to boost domestic producers

Christopher Leyland

Tributes paid to pioneering Northumberland farmer and entrepreneur Christopher Leyland

Northumberland
26 Aug 2016

Christopher Leyland was described as a 'talented entrepreneur with a great sense of humour' by close friends

A wild badger

Could the badger cull be extended to County Durham and Northumberland?

Northumberland
24 Aug 2016

The Government has refused to deny reports that more badgers could be culled across the country

The NFU's new regional director for the North East, Adam Bedford

Lynx introduction plan for Kielder must have independent consultation, farming bodies say

Kielder
12 Aug 2016

The NFU and the NSA say farmers concerns over plans for an introduction programme are justified and must be taken seriously

Shephard Richard Darlington who has trained his flock to take part in the Sheep Olympics

Durham farmer preparing to host Sheep Olympics as Rio 2016 gets into full swing

Lanchester
Video
08 Aug 2016

Durham shepherd Richard Darlington is bringing the Olympic spirit to Hall Hill Farm this weekend with his flock of star athletes

National Farmers Union President Meurig Raymond

NFU questions National Trust's take on subsidies post-Brexit

National Trust
05 Aug 2016

President says members don't relate to image of "damaged countryside" and that food production remains a priority

Kibblesworth Village Millennium Centre in Gateshead

Rural fund reopened to help North East countryside economy flourish

Gateshead
04 Aug 2016

The Rural Growth Network Fund is open until October and 10 firms are already taking advantage of the support

Minette Batters, NFU deputy president

NFU launches country's largest post-Brexit farming consultation

EU Referendum
08 Jul 2016

EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has confirmed no changes will take place for the time being

Farmers had called for bans on pesticides to be overturned

Bid by farmers to overturn pesticide ban is rejected

Environment
05 Jul 2016

National Farmers' Union loses out in bid to get emergency use of neonicotinoids on oilseed rape crops

The NFUs new regional director for the North East, Adam Bedford

Farming sector must work together for strong future outside of EU, says NFU's North East director

EU Referendum
29 Jun 2016

Adam Bedford spent nine years heading up organisation's Brussels office before returning to UK to take up current post

Quad Bike

Warning over quad bike thefts across farms in rural Northumberland

Northumberland
17 Jun 2016

Farming organisation is working to deliver crime prevention advice provided by Northumbria Police

The NFUs new specialist adviser for farmers in Northumberland and North Durham, Samantha Davies

Police to undergo training to help them tackle sheep rustling

Farming
10 Jun 2016

The NFU is to host events for police officers at Hexham and Darlington, after statistics revealed extent of problem in the North East

Lord Curry of Kirkharle

North East Farming and Rural Advisory network to host business support conference

Ponteland
10 Jun 2016

The Rural Business Conference 2016 will include a keynote speech from Lord Curry of Kirkhale CBE

Diane Harrison with her Herefords in the Grand Parade at the Northumberland County Show

North East farmers gear up for Northumberland County Show

Northumberland County Show
27 May 2016

Bywell-based event will include a number of new features this year, but agriculture remains at its heart

North East Rural Awards 2016

Two weeks left for people to enter the first North East Rural Awards

Business Events
13 May 2016

Awards set up by The Journal and The Chronicle to recognise the best of the people and businesses of the region's countryside

Acorn Dairy director Caroline Bell in the new luxury cow shed being constructed as part of a major expansion

Five star luxury cowshed being built for Acorn Dairy's herd

Farming
13 May 2016

It will have memory foam mattresses, foot-spa and automatic hairbrushes, to encourage cows to produce more organic milk

NFU Mutual backs bid to find the North East's Farmer of the Year

Farming
27 Apr 2016

Insurance company is sponsoring category in the North East Rural Awards

The Journal Taste tent at the Northumberland County Show

Taste of the County at the Northumberland County Show - All you need to know

Northumberland County Show
26 Apr 2016

The Journal's Taste of the County food and drink fair at Northumberland County Show has been feeding the public's growing appetite for top-quality local produce since 2009

Durham Walk Bearpark / Hill Top country walk. View across the valley

North East Rural Awards set to recognise the stars of the rural economy

Northumberland
20 Apr 2016

Awards set up by The Journal and The Chronicle have been backed by sponsors including Arch, the Northumberland development company

Cow

EU referendum: Staying in the European Union is best for farmers, says NFU

EU Referendum
18 Apr 2016

National Farmers' Union will not actively campaign in the EU referendum but says farmers are better off staying in

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Breakdown at slip road

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09:51

Bus service to Edinburgh

A replacement bus service is running for CrossCountry trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley due to engineering works today and tomorrow.

09:36

Car blaze on A167

Here’s the aftermath of the car fire on the A167 in County Durham this morning.

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Vehicle fire on A167

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17 arrests after 'firearm shot'

A total of 17 people have been arrested after a window was allegedly shot at in Sunderland.

09:01

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The home of Tahir and Victoria Mahmood in Great Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Family is at the heart of this beautiful Gosforth home

Homemaker
1 hour ago

Gateshead Millennium Bridge, opened to the public in 2001

On this day 15 years ago: Gateshead's Millennium Bridge opened to the public

Millennium Bridge
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