Oak Tree in the College Valley, Northumberland National Park

News

25 November 2008

Ivan Hewitt and Tom BurstonIvan Hewitt and Tom Burston£2.1m investment for Northumberland’s rural communities

Communities in Northumberland will decide how a £2.1m budget of rural funding is used to promote economic development in the county over the next three years.

21 November 2008

Hadrian's Wall in winterHadrian's Wall in winterAerial survey reveals hidden history of Hadrian's Wall

A new survey of the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site has revealed over 2,700 previously unrecorded historic features, including prehistoric burial mounds, medieval sheep farms and 19th century lead mines.

13 November 2008

Project partnersProject partnersRoman wall repairs will help wildlife

Conservation work to protect a stretch of Hadrian’s Wall that runs through Great Chesters Farm near Haltwhistle has started thanks to funding from Natural England.

13 November 2008

River Aln and Castlewalter holmesRiver Aln and Castlewalter holmesThink green, buy local - National Park supports the Christmas Art Tour 2008

Northumberland National Park is supporting Northumberland’s Network Artists in a seasonal open studio tour which enables customers to purchase unique and lasting gifts direct from some of the region’s best-known talents, and helps the environment and the local economy at the same time.

12 November 2008

Roe DeerRoe DeerBorder residents to discover the wildlife of the Cheviot Hills

A fascinating evening of discovery about the wildlife and habitats of the Cheviot Hills is taking place on Wednesday, 26th November 2008 at the village hall, Oxnam, 4 ½ miles southeast of Jedburgh.

12 November 2008

White-tailed bumblebeeWhite-tailed bumblebeeNational Park awards top marks for bumblebee friendly B&Bs

B&Bs in Powburn, Harbottle and Simonburn have achieved Northumberland National Park B&Bs for Bumblebees 2008 Awards for their friendliness to the natural environment and their welcome to six native bumblebee species in particular.

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