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Visitors stand under Helios and take photographs of the sculpture at Seaton Delaval Hall. The Sun artwork is hanging in the old building, surrounded by stone pillars and sculptures.

Giant Sun sculpture lights up 18th Century hall

The artwork shows the star in great detail, including rare features such as sunspots.

Bradley Watson is standing next to his mother Amanda Watson at Newsham station. He is 20 years old and wearing a blue jacket with white t-shirt. She is wearing a white fleece and they are both smiling.

First rail passengers travel from delayed station

The station in Blyth begins operating three months after the Northumberland Line resumed services.

An aerial image of Newsham Station with a lift and passenger bridge in the foreground and a road bridge behind and a large carpark on the far side of the line.

Date announced for opening of new railway station

Newsham is the third station to open, with three more scheduled to be completed later in 2025.

A two carriage train crosses a railway viaduct with a river below. IT's an aerial shot with a town behind

Start date for 'groundbreaking' railway announced

Ashington and Seaton Delaval stations are finished, but four more will not open until 2025.

A large station carpark with lots of lights and a sign saying Ashington station.

Railway line to open with only two stations ready

Trains will begin running "before Christmas" but with only two stations completed.

A two-carriage passenger train is crossing a steel railway viaduct over a shallow river, with a town in the background

Campaign group urges clarity on railway start date

Part of the new railway line is due to open in December, but no actual date has been announced.

A court building reflected in a river.

Man sentenced for moving bikes after fatal crash

Connor Graham tried to thwart a police investigation as his best friend lay dying, a court hears.

A viaduct with a two-carriage train on it

Campaigners welcome 'affordable' fares on new line

Travellers will pay no more than £3 for a single fare to travel between Ashington and Newcastle.

Mugshot of a bald man with slight stubble.

Man jailed for box cutter attack with brother

Stewart Bestford joined in an attack started by his brother Steven.