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‘I’d love...’ - Newcastle transfer plans revealed after £125m boost Dominic Scurr

The 15th Century gold ring Matthew Hepworth found buried in a farmer’s field.

Watch metal detectorist unearth find of a lifetime - a rare gold ring Sophie Wills

Pilgrims celebrate Easter by carrying wooden crosses as they walk over the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne during the final leg of their annual Good Friday pilgrimage.

Good Friday - the meaning behind the Easter Bank Holiday explained Sophie Wills

Flying kites and massive omelette - Easter traditions from around the world Sue Wilkinson

Is fresh fruit your first-choice pancake topping? Let us know what you have on yours when Shrove Tuesday rolls around.

Why we eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday - and eight toppings to try on yours Debra Fox

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles? Benjamin Jackson

The common House Spider lurks in our homes (photo: Adobe)

Spiders that invade our homes as months turn colder and damper

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7 Isabella Boneham

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day? Chris Page

This is what you take down your Christmas tree according to tradition. Photo: Pixabay.

This is when you should take down your Christmas tree Ryan Smith

Shepherds Ted, Chip and Eric

Pets tell the story of Christmas with unique ‘Pawtivity’ Sam Johnson

The strong aroma and lovely taste of the sage plant make it a handy herb to have around

Seven herbs to grow this winter and use in your festive dishes Sue Wilkinson

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky - and triskaidekaphobia explai... Rhona Shennan

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb... Helen Johnson

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent Helen Johnson

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate Matt Brooks

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean Chelsea Rocks

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes Chelsea Rocks

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad... Finlay Greig

Justin Bieber has teamed up with an NHS choir on his new Christmas song Chelsea Rocks

This is when you should make your Christmas pudding or cake - and the best recip... Rosalind Erskine

This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it... Jenna Macfarlane

Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi... Alex Nelson

Ascension Day, also known as, Holy Thursday, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, commemorates the moment Jesus ascended into heaven (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when Ascension Day is celebrated - and what it signifies Helen Johnson

This is what you need to know about the second May bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about the spring bank holiday 2020 Rhona Shennan

This is what you need to know about chocolate Easter eggs (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people eat Easter eggs - the chocolate tradition explained Rhona Shennan

Here’s why Friday 13th is considered unlucky - and unfortunate events that have ...