Blyth17 mins agoBathing resumes at part of beach after oil spillPeople can swim south of the Dave Stephens Centre, Northumberland County Council says.17 mins ago1 day agoPhotos show rare partial solar eclipseCrowds come out in force across Cumbria and the North East to witness the rare partial eclipse. 1 day ago2 days agoAdvice against bathing as oil spill investigatedThe Environment Agency says it is investigating a report of pollution at Blyth beach.2 days ago4 days agoThief stole £23k from disability transport charityHayley Smith "effectively stole from vulnerable members of society", a judge says.4 days ago3 Aug 2026Teenage kayaker's body found in seaPolice confirm the discovery of 19-year-old Michael Henry's body in the water off Blyth.3 Aug 202622 Jul 2026Why do only some beaches have lifeguards?Calls for more lifeguards are made following the deaths of two men in Seaton Carew.22 Jul 202618 Jul 2026Full wildlife rescue centre shut to new animalsBlyth Wildlife Centre temporarily closes to new arrivals as it is currently full to capacity.18 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Man decks out decking despite wife's disapprovalFootball-obsessed Alfie Patterson from Blyth, Northumberland, has gone England mad in his garden.11 Jul 202611 Jul 2026'We don't need a title to be a town of culture'Only Stockton in north-east England and Cumbria is still in the running for the inaugural title.11 Jul 2026...