Campaigners were celebrating after Banks Mining's application to work a site at Highthorn near Druridge Bay in Northumberland was turned down by Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick.

Government rejects planning application for open cast mine near Druridge Bay

Anyone planning on visiting the beach or riverside is being urged to take extra care.

Public in the North East urged to stay safe near water over Bank Holiday weekend

Michael Scott, a volunteer Special Constable, has been hailed as a hero for saving several animals who became trapped in the lorry.

Police volunteer hailed hero after saving livestock trapped in overturned lorry

The two women had been making their way back down the Cheviots when they got lost.  

Two people helped back to safety after late night rescue on the Cheviots 

Joint anti-poaching patrols by North Yorkshire Police and Humberside Police on the Ryedale / Humberside border in May 2019.

Police are warning poachers to stay out of North Yorkshire, as the force ramps up a new anti-poaching operation. 

Police join forces to crack down on poaching in North Yorkshire

A woman from Northumberland is heading to Antarctica to swim amongst the ice. 

Swimming in Antarctica: The frozen challenge of a lifetime

Police officers are working with Forestry England to tackle under age drinking, littering, off-road motorbikes and illegal camping.

Police tackle anti-social behaviour in Kielder

Screenshot from the Take a Moment at Whitburn, South Tyneside

With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outdoors to in, by encouraging you to 'take a moment' to relax and unwind.

Soak in the summer flowers at Whitburn

Screenshot of Take a Moment filmed by the River Wear

With many of us stuck indoors during the coronavirus lockdown, we've been bringing the outdoors in and encouraging you to 'Take A Moment'.

Watch wonderful wildlife on the River Wear

Screenshot from the Take a Moment filmed in Richmond, North Yorkshire

With many of us on lockdown and stuck indoors self-isolating, we've been bringing the outdoors in with stunning scenes from the region.

Relax with the rush of water at Richmond Falls

Screenshot from Hadrian's Wall Take a Moment

 With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outdoors to in, by encouraging you to 'take a moment' to relax and unwind.

Head to the haven around Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland

Screenshot of the Supermoon Take a Moment

Gaze at the pink supermoon - featuring your photos!

Screenshot of the Take A Moment filmed in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

Discover the medieval charm of Knaresborough

Screenshot of Take a Moment filmed at Urpeth Burn in County Durham

Discover the beauty of Urpeth Burn in County Durham

With the coronavirus lockdown keeping many people indoors, we've been bringing the outside in, to encourage people to 'take a moment'.

Tyne Tees Countryside