Hexham Abbey, one of the North East's most important sites of Christian heritage, is to close for up to eight weeks for restoration work. Essential timber and stone conservation works costing between ...

Swedes from across the north-east of England have celebrated the traditional Scandinavian festival of Sankta Lucia. The event returned to Hexham Abbey for the first time since 2019, after a hiatus ...

Beautiful floral arrangements have been placed in Hexham Abbey as a flower festival opened in the town. People visiting the Abbey today were able to enjoy displays celebrating a regional business ...

Lit only by twinkling candles arranged in dazzling patterns, Hexham Abbey was transformed by flame on Friday night. Visitors got to experience the 12th century abbey as people would have seen it for ...

5,000 origami stars are suspended as part of an art project to mark Hexham Abbey's 1,350 anniversary year. Credit: Hexham Abbey A Festival of Flame is kickstarting the 1,350th anniversary year of one ...

If you’re starting to plan your holidays, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg travelling overseas, why not take a break somewhere closer to home? Hexham, a small market town in Northumberland, ...

Mourners gathered in Hexham today for the funeral of 15-year-old Holly Newton - who was described as just 'a popular girl, who was loved by so many people.' Hundreds of people joined a procession ...

One of Northumberland's oldest religious sites has received support for a £1.8m regeneration project. The Heritage Lottery Fund said it backed a plan to carry out work on some former monastic ...

Athletics hero Steve Cram joined other Hexham residents in extolling the virtues of the town that has been named Britain’s happiest place to live for the second time in three years. The well-appointed ...