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National Trust

The damage to the tree is being treated as criminal. (Image: Getty Images)

Police issue update on Sycamore Gap as fundraising set up for area Jason Button

Evie Numan, 10, picked the piece up at a National Trust estate in Surrey, thinking it was a rock.

Girl on National Trust site walk discovers 6,000-year-old artefact Sophie Wills

Get out into the great outdoors this Father's Day

Going Green: ​Go back to nature with your dad on Father’s Day Green campaigner and consumer expert Angela Terry

Proposals to improve facilities for disabled visitors at the tourist attraction have moved a step closer

Plans submitted for next steps to establish ‘Changing Places’ toilets at Souter Chris Binding

100 cows deployed to reserve 50,000 acres of land Dennis Morton

Between March 18 and 26, anyone who presents a National Lottery ticket or scratch card will be able to access their favourite National Trust venues across the UK for free or at a discounted price.

National Lottery Open Week 2023 venues announced Rahmah Ghazali

Coastal Conservation Centre plan artist impressions Picture: National Trust/MawsonKerr.

Latest on work at coastal conservation centre and Souter Lighthouse site

Volunteers taking part in the National Trust annual bird race.

Bird watching 'race' reveals worrying trends Neil Fatkin

Heart Arch Walk is a star of the show at Christmas at Gibside 2022

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Christmas at Gibside 2022 opens Graham Walker

Christmas At Gibside set to wow in 2022

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Christmas At Gibside returns to wow in 2022 Graham Walker

Winston Churchill carrying out some brick work at his home in Chartwell, Kent, in 1928 (photo: Getty Images)

Chartwell: Where you get to know the man who is behind the myth Andrew Southam

Seaton Delaval Hall

Applications are now open for the 2022-23 North East Emerging Artist Award Hayley Lovely

Neon tree by Culture Creative mychristmastrails 2020 photo by Richard Haughton

Win a family ticket to see Christmas at Gibside festive trail Katy Wheeler

An artist's impression of what the planned Coastal Conservation Centre could look like.

Next steps for planned Whitburn Coastal Conservation Centre Chris Binding

The allotment project which is under way at Souter Lighthouse.

How Souter Lighthouse is cultivating a new allotment project Chris Cordner

The allotment project is a link-up between Age Concern Tyneside South (ACTS) and Explore SeaScapes with backing from the National Trust.

A chance to grow veg in a stunning location

Kittiwakes. Picture by Simon Hulme

Warning after bird flu found in dead kittiwakes at Marsden Bay Ross Robertson

East Boldon Infant School supervisory assistant Hazel Carr retires after 31 years at the school.

School bids farewell to lunchtime assistant who is retiring after 31 years Sam Johnson

Crook Hall Gardens.

National Trust reveals opening date and details for Crook Hall Ross Robertson

Looking forward to getting out and about during the half-term week? Take a look at some of our most popular reader recommendations.

15 North East tourist spots to visit with your family this half term Debra Fox

The annual puffin census returns to The Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast

See rangers carry out puffin census on the Farne Islands Katy Wheeler

Let children get out and about

7 half-term hacks to keep your kids entertained on a budget Chris Page

Steven Lomas captured the image of the young seal resting on the pier wall at South Shields. Picture: Steven Lomas.

South Shields photographer snaps young seal enjoying spring weather Ryan Smith

The section of the A183 Coast Road in South Shields that will be realigned.

Decision looming on next steps in plans to move A183 Coast Road Chris Binding

'Changing Places' toilet facilities are coming to Souter.

'Changing Places' toilet facilities to be created at Souter Lighthouse Chris Binding

Davy Robson captured the sinkhole in Whitburn on his drone.

Everything you need to know about the 40ft sinkhole on Whitburn's coast Georgina Cutler

The annual bird race returns to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas on January 9.

Popular annual 'bird race' returns to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas Ross Robertson

Readers have been sharing some of their favourite places to go for a winter walk. Is yours included?

13 North East places for a New Year walk Debra Fox

A festive weekend is in store at the lighthouse.

Christmas craft fair and family events at Souter Lighthouse Ross Robertson

The Coast Road is being realigned due to coastal erosion.

Next steps agreed for Coast Road realignment

Chapel and Fire Garden at Christmas at Gibside 2021

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Christmas at Gibside 2021 dazzles with more than a million lights Graham Walker

Christmas At Gibside

Ad Feature Christmas At Gibside: Make everlasting memories on magical trail Graham Walker

Neon tree by Culture Creative 2020 photo by Richard Haughton Sony Music

Win family ticket to Christmas at Gibside to see light spectacular Katy Wheeler

Christmas Cathedral by Mandylights. Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

Ad Feature Christmas at Gibside trail to sparkle with more than a million lights Graham Walker

Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall closed this weekend as staff and volunteers self-isolate

Vandals have sprayed graffiti onto the side of a cliff face at The Wherry in Whitburn. Photo by John Short.

Sadness and anger after coastal beauty spot in blighted by graffiti Sophie Brownson

Easter is just around the corner, but with Covid restrictions still in place across the UK, festivities may look a little different this year (Photo: Shutterstock)

5 Easter ideas for kids: fun activities, crafts and games for children during th... Helen Johnson

Souter Lighthouse will mark its 150th anniversary in January 2021

Lonely Souter Lighthouse prepares to mark 150th anniversary in lockdown Ross Robertson

The Ignite Trail runs through December at Gibside

11 pictures as stunning Ignite Trail light installations illuminate Gibside Georgina Cutler

Dazzling lights, lanterns, fantasy and fire - Ignite Gibside, selective dates from December 11 to 30, 2020.

Ad Feature WIN Ignite Gibside opening night family tickets Graham Walker

Top right, Marsden Bay steps before the project started. Left and bottom right, the now demolished steps as captured by reader Gary Rivers.

See the new photos of Marsden Bay as steps demolished Sophie Brownson

Savour the splendour of autumn’s colours with a National Trust day out Peter Ormerod

Chartwell in Kent is one of the properties featured in the report (Photo: Peter King/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

93 National Trust properties have links to historic slavery and colonialism - ac... Sarah Wilson

An after-dark lights spectacular is coming to Gibside.

Gibside gardens to light up this winter Ian Smith

Vandals have sprayed graffiti on The Wherry cliffs at Whitburn.

See the shocking graffiti spoiling Whitburn coastline Sophie Brownson

Entries will close on 9 September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Your child could win a year’s supply of free Lego sets this summer - here’s how ... Claire Schofield

Penshaw Monument near Sunderland.

National Trust plans 1,200 job cuts Dominic Scurr

The Farne Islands.

Hopes for Farne trips raised Ian Smith

Does this photo really show a bat the size of a human? (Photo: @AlexJoestar622)

This photo of a human sized bat in the Philippines is confusing everyone - but i... Rhona Shennan

South Tyneside councillors have warned that there is ‘no excuse’ and leaving litter ‘will not be tolerated’, as crowds of people are expected to head to the coast to the this summer.

Councillor slams 'careless' litter louts leaving rubbish in coastal beauty spots Sarah Sinclair