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Dominic Cummings buys rare Holy Island home but not all locals are welcoming

Boris Johnson's former senior advisor is reported to be renovating a £161,000 cottage on Lindisfarne

almost 2 years ago

northumberlandgazette.co.uk

Autumn festival to mark the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels on Holy Island

A season of celebrations is taking place to mark the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels on Holy Island around 1300 y...

almost 2 years ago

northumberlandgazette.co.uk

Six people and a dog rescued from stranded vehicles on Holy Island causeway

Six people and a dog were rescued in little over 24 hours after getting stranded on the Holy Island causeway.

almost 2 years ago

northumberlandgazette.co.uk

Holy Island community voices opposition to proposed fishing ban with fears of social and economic...

The Holy Island community has voiced its opposition to a proposed fishing ban in the waters around Lindisfarne.

almost 2 years ago

northumberlandgazette.co.uk

Princess presents Holy Island man with award in recognition of his wildlife work

A Holy Island man has received an award from the Princess Royal in recognition of his wildlife work.

about 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Ann Cleeves marks Vera anniversary with 'most explosive' case to date set in Northumberland

Author's new novel The Rising Ride takes Vera to Holy Island on a mission to crack a disturbing case

about 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Two lifeboat crews rescue yacht trapped in 'difficult situation' at Holy Island

Seahouses Lifeboat Station came to the aid of a boat after its anchor became stuck

over 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Lindisfarne Festival announce headline acts Madness and Rudimental with tickets on sale now

Madness will be turning festival site into a House of Fun alongside drum and bass band - and fellow headliners - Rudi...

over 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Maria Cassidy

999 crews called to Holy Island after 'medical emergency'

An ambulance crew were taken aboard the lifeboat and were then transported to Holy Island.

over 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Lindisfarne Gospels in Newcastle - the countdown starts to 'home' visit by a world treasure

Here's when the Lindisfarne Gospels will be on display at Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle and exactly what viewers wil...

over 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Katie Dickinson

Garden designer inspired by Holy Island raises cash for children with cancer at BBC Gardeners' Wo...

Ben Stubbs, from Whitley Bay, included a range of star sculptures to represent the courage and resilience of children...

over 2 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Behind the scenes on the Vera set as series 11 airs on ITV

Here's exactly where the action at Vera's home and police station happens and what viewers - and location-spotters do...

almost 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Holy Island meeting called as over 7,000 people stand against 'tacky' land train

The proposed train operator argues the open-sided vehicle proposed for Holy Island is safer in the aftermath of Covid-19

almost 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

'Holy Island isn't Disneyland': Lindisfarne locals lead backlash against land train plan

The land train has been proposed as a Covid-friendly alternative to the bus which currently takes people across the i...

almost 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Four stunningly secluded Northumberland beaches to avoid the crowds

Heading out to the coast? Stray off the beaten track, to some of Northumberland's quieter stretches of shoreline

almost 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Maria Cassidy

Two people rescued from Holy Island causeway after car was cut off by the tide

The Coastguard received a call after a car was stranded on the causeway

about 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Lindisfarne Festival announces huge new headliner for rescheduled event

Many of the artists who were set to appear at the independent Northumberland festival in 2020 will return this year a...

over 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Katie Dickinson

Inside six-bed holiday let for sale just five miles from Holy Island

This self-catering holiday home in the small village of Fenwick, between Berwick and Bamburgh, is on the market for £...

over 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Elderly woman airlifted to hospital after fall at Holy Island

The RNLI transported an ambulance crew to the island but it was decided that it wasn't safe for the patient to travel...

over 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

'Idiots' block Holy Island causeway to watch tide come in

The local coastguard are often called to rescue people who've ignored tide times while trying to reach Lindisfarne an...

over 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Four stunningly secluded Northumberland beaches to avoid the crowds

Heading out to the coast? Stray off the beaten track, to some of Northumberland's quieter stretches of shoreline

over 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Lucy Bronze: The Lyon Champions League superstar who hails from Northumberland

The England and Lyon right back has been described as "the best player in the world", and she's hoping to prove her c...

over 3 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Paramedics taken to Holy Island by lifeboat after man has suspected heart attack

The lifeboat crew had to transport paramedics to Holy Island as the causeway was closed

almost 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

How to cross to Holy Island without ending up under water

Check and double check the tide times if you're heading across the causeway to enjoy Lindisfarne in Northumberland

about 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Kenny Atkinson and North East cuisine have star role in James Martin' s TV show

James Close's The Raby Hunt and the Northumberland coast also enjoy a share of the spotlight in chef James Martin's c...

about 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Holy Island crossing warning system had been vandalised when cars were trapped

Five people, including a three-year-old, had to be rescued after their cars became trapped on the causeway in Northum...

about 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Child, 3, and parents rescued as two cars get submerged by tide at Holy Island

An elderly couple in another car were also rescued in the major operation on Sunday

over 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Lindisfarne Inn offers unique Valentine's Day dish

Diners are offered local oysters from beds established centuries ago by Holy Island's monks

over 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

How many drivers get stuck in rising tides on Holy Island Causeway?

Fast-rising tides often strand drivers who haven't checked the safe-crossing times posted at each end of the causeway

over 4 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Katie Dickinson

Thunderstorms and strong winds expected to shift for sunny spells this weekend

Forecasters are predicting 'sunshine and showers' on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as strong blustery winds

almost 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Cathedral's Viking 'invasion' brings Norsemen to life for visitors

The Viking invaders who attacked Lindisfarne in 793AD - and had a profound impact on the history of the North East

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

How to take part in Holy Island Cycle Ride over Bank Holiday weekend

Here's how you can take part in what promises to be one of the most spectacularly scenic bike rides around

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Ian Johnson

Duo rescued from Tynemouth rocks after 'becoming stranded by the tide'

Volunteers were called three times in under four hours on Easter Sunday

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Chris Knight

Two vehicles stranded on Holy Island causeway

Rescue teams were dispatched to the causeway on Friday afternoon to two stranded vehicles

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Couple await rescue on roof as ANOTHER car caught out on Holy Island causeway

Two people were handed into the care of the ambulance service after becoming stranded on the road to Lindisfarne

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

RNLI transport firefighters to Holy Island after blaze breaks out

A chimney fire had broken out in a terraced house on Holy Island shortly after 3am on Sunday morning

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Hadrian's Wall wins Countryside Award and there's success at Holy Island too

Northumberland basks in national spotlight with wins for Landmark of the Year and Garden of the Year - and there's al...

about 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

Lindisfarne Castle reopens - with the scaffolding gone

Forgotten what it looked like? With the building work finally over, the Holy Island landmark is revealed unencumbered...

over 5 years ago

chroniclelive.co.uk

It's the 'North East's best holiday cottage' - and we can see why

The Old Farmhouse at Lowick, Northumberland, has been named by holiday cottage in the North East by Sykes Holiday Cot...