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The Hemp Garden Community Association (HGCA) has been caring for Elvet Green in Durham since 2017
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Pony fancy dress among the competitions held at the Slaley Show in Northumberland
The traditional country show returned for the 164th year this weekend
Gateshead man known as the 'The Geordie Joiner' creates Greggs themed bar in his back garden
Brad Botcherby visits the Newcastle bakery chain daily and wanted to bring its spirit into his home
Former Newcastle United star's Jesmond mansion hits market for £4m
The six-bedroom detached house in Jesmond has been home to several Newcastle United players in recent years and boasts an indoor swimming pool, sauna, gym and games room
North East paedophile who searched for 'boys in Speedos' dies in Northumberland prison
Robin Jackson had a long record of sexual offences against children, including indecent assault and making indecent images — the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman is investigating his death at HMP Northumberland
North East faces scorching temperatures as UK braces for fifth heatwave
The North East is getting a healthy dose of sunshine as areas of the UK are expected to bake in record-breaking heat
Postman buys WW1 Victory Medal on eBay and traces family of soldier with distant Tyneside link
Adam Simpson-York, 41, bought a WW1 Victory Medal for £40 on eBay - but rather than simply adding it to his collection, he decided to find out who it belonged to and reunite it with the soldier's family
People in North East 'right to expect strong co-ordinated response' to nurdle spill, Marine Minister says
Stephen Morgan will visit the North East this week
Newcastle woman becomes first international winner of US beauty pageant
Juliette Taylor has become the first non-American to win International United Miss in Orlando, Florida
Wallsend drug-driver 'rugby-tackled' to ground while trying to run from police
Martyn Rootes was over the limit for cannabis and amphetamine when officers pulled him over in Newcastle
Look out for this HMRC letter over payments into bank accounts
HMRC is looking over old records to identify those affected
North East Wetherspoons among establishments banning Meta Glasses
The popular pub chain has taken a firm stance against the new tech hitting the UK's streets
Bishop of Newcastle's cat among candidates for UK's next 'Purr Minister'
Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley hopes that Ebba will be crowned parliament's top mog
He racked up a huge hotel bill after staying for weeks – then was jailed for not paying
The 54-year-old was sentenced to one year in prison by the Provincial Court of Castellón after being found guilty of aggravated fraud
Missing Sunderland man, 46, last seen wearing a rucksack found safe, confirm police
Northumbria Police were carrying out enquiries to locate Kenneth
Health experts issue sunglasses warning for watching solar eclipse on August 12
People are being told that looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyes
North East solar eclipse forecast as region awaits major astronomical event
The eclipse is an event eagerly anticipated by astronomers, with the North East skies clear for the event
Tyneside in 1991: 10 photographs showing scenes around the region 35 years ago
From Gazza watching the Toon from the terraces, to rioting in North Shields and Newcastle