Fun on the tyne

Enjoy vibrant city life, a beautiful coastline and lashings of northern charm

THE area where the River Tees approaches the sea has been largely industrial in recent times, but the upper stretch of the river is very different in character. Here, while the villages, hamlets and r

Barnard Castle is famous for its stunning castle ruins towering over the beautiful River Tees. In recent times, though – during the pandemic – this charming market town became far more widely known as

If you’re after some inspiration for your next city break, Barcelona surely ticks all the boxes: sun, sea, history and culture, along with everything you expect from a modern city – and all just a cou

Amy McPherson explores an interesting stretch of our coastline, where nature is recovering from the region’s industrial past

A stay in market town Alnwick provides top dining and unexpected brushes with fauna and flora, says Fiona Gibson