Like any other parents, we are always looking for ways to entertain our little one at weekends and during holidays. Beaches, parks, museums, farms, cinemas, soft play areas - we are forever searching ...

The Farne Islands are quite simply a North East treasure. The protected wildlife haven is one of the best places in the UK to see nature in all its glory. Puffins - often far smaller than people ...

Boat operators who take passengers on trips to the Farne Islands claim their livelihoods are under threat from proposed changes to visitor bookings. The National Trust, which owns the islands off the ...

The first time we visited the Farne Islands six years ago, we saw puffins and terns, enjoyed sunshine and a calm crossing. On the journey home, Geoff, the grandfather of my partner, Matthew, and the ...

A boat skipper, who has spent 23 years ferrying visitors to and from the Farne Islands, says the business has seen the one of its "quietest" seasons. The Northumberland islands have been closed since ...

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