The whale could be carrying up to 7,500 whale lice, which are now looking for a new host and could attach themselves to people.

Dead humpback whale washes up on Northumberland coast

Oliver Howlett missed on-coming traffic 'by millimetres' when he headed south on the wrong side of the A189 in Blyth, Northumberland.

Van driver in high-speed police chase ends on wrong side of dual carriageway

Claire Neal, 39, allowed her Staffordshire bull terrier to escape and attack a playground full of children in a terrifying attack.

A stretch of coastline which is one of the most important sites in the UK for many seabirds has been declared a protected area.

Conor McPherson, 24, was killed during a training exercise.

A romantic hopeful proposed to his girlfriend by flying her over a field where a farmer had mowed the words "will you marry me".

A worker has been killed after a tractor apparently plunged 50ft into a quarry before bursting into flames.

A £26 million flood defence scheme will open today in a small market town devastated by widespread flooding in 2008.

Sky watchers say the latest incredible display of the aurora borealis was the best in years.

Clear skies have given an incredible rare view of the Aurora in Northumberland, here is a look at some of the best pictures.

The moment a seal surprised two surfers by joining them in riding the waves has been captured on camera.

Stargazers could soon be flocking to a remote corner of England that will today get official recognition for the quality of its night sky.

A 26ft (8m) minke whale has been put down after it stranded on a North Sea beach. 