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Northumberland.The brain child of the Duchess of Northumberland, Jane Percy, the play space will be themed around elves, fairies, dwarves and goblins.The project, called Lilidorei, will be a fairytale wonderland for kids to get stuck into. READ MORE: Disney announces new cruise ship 'Treasure' inspired by Jasmine and Aladdin And, it’s planned to be the biggest play structure in the world…Magical creatures like pixies and dwarves will live within their nine clan houses across the 40-acre land of The Alnwick Garden.This means little ones can explore fairy grottos, goblin hideaways and plenty of slides to scoot down.There are also treehouses, climbing areas and more…Food and drink will be available at a stall so kids can tuck into hot chocolate as they escape every day life for the world of magic.Due to be completed in early 2023, Lilidorei will add 50 new jobs to the garden as well as hundreds more in the wider community.And, it’s hoped that Lilidorei will get children away from the screens of smartphones or iPads for a while.Plus, the park will offer “Free Fridays” during term time allowing primary schoolchildren in the county and its surroundings areas to visit the attraction for free.The magical village will be lit up with Christmas trees and fairy lights among the nine houses that will sit in a forest clearing.The Duchess of Northumberland said: "Lilidorei has lived in my imagination for the past 12 years and I am delighted to bring my creative vision to life.“The saddest thing is when scientists disprove theories, and we are told that the Loch Ness Monster doesn’t exist or that the tooth fairy isn’t real or that Santa is make-believe."Lilidorei turns all this upside down. It exists and it is captivating.

King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, have flown to Edinburgh ahead of the late Queen's coffin procession.They boarded a plane to Edinburgh at RAF Northolt in Hillingdon, west London. Charles and Camilla waved at dozens of members of the public as they arrived in a Rolls Royce with a police escort at about 11.15am on Monday.The 96 year old Queen Elizabeth II passed away "peacefully" at Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire on Thursday, 8 September, before her coffin was taken to the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, where members of the public could come to pay their respects.

Officers investigating the alleged murder of former Scots teacher Peter Coshan, 75, have recovered a body in Northumberland. A man's remains were found on land close to the A696, near the village of Kirkwhelpington, on Sunday, September 4.

massive beast ” on Holkham Beach which was reportedly 15ft-tall and built “like Arnold Schwarzenegger ”. Chillingly, huge footprints – five times the size of a man’s – were also seen at the beauty spot sparking fears the elusive monster might have crossed the point.READ MORE: Bigfoot 'spotted' on Brit beach as terrified tourists report seeing '15ft-tall beast'As well as in Cannock Chase where reports of a hairy monster prowling the forests have cropped up since the 1800s, there have also been claimed sightings in Northumberland.

Incredible images of the last Supermoon of 2022 have been captured overnight. The rare lunar phenomenon occurs when there is a full moon while it is also at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit.

Jeanne Beker's DNA. As her legions of fans well know, the Fashion Television icon and mom of two - whose parents were both Holocaust survivors – counts her blessings more than most. MORE: How Michael Bublé found joy in singing again with new album HigherAnd so, when she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 70, rather than go into hiding, Jeanne set about finding the joy. With her signature positivity, she took to social media to share every aspect of her "new normal," from Friday chemo sessions to Saturday morning trips to the farmer's market near the Northumberland County retreat she shares with her partner, Iain MacInnes, and their dog, Gus. WATCH: Shannen Doherty opens up about having stage four cancerJeanne's older daughter, Becky, an artist, lives nearby, while musician Joey drove from the Yukon to be her mom as she embarked on a 12-part course of chemotherapy (she will have surgery to remove the tumour, which has already shrunk, this fall).A post shared by Jeanne Beker (@thejeannebeker)Jeanne's daughters have been right by her side during her chemotherapy Jeanne's ability to find the light in dark times, and her determination to help others in the process, made her the perfect person to kick off our new series, Women Who Inspire. MORE: Olivia Newton-John recalls terrifying moment she was diagnosed with breast cancerRELATED: Country music icon Toby Keith's fans pray for him amid cancer diagnosisJeanne Beker: I just went for my routine mammogram.

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LOOSE Women rolled back the years today as the panel revealed their childhood photos and what they were like at school. The ladies recalled their school reports and some admitted they were far star pupils.

A teenager who died in a Northumbria river yesterday has been named by police, as his family issue a heartfelt tribute to the youngster.

A tennager's body has been found following an extensive search by the force's marine unit, according to Northumbria Police.

killing' of his wife who was dying of blood cancer has pleaded to be let out of jail to put flowers on her grave.David Hunter allegedly smothered the face of his wife Janice with a pillow and failed to kill himself, saying that he and Janice had a "suicide pact".The 75-year-old, of Ashington in Northumberland, is facing a life sentence if found guilty of the pre-meditated murder of Janice, who had terminal blood cancer. Speaking from Nicosia Central Prison in Cyprus, David also revealed how police would not let him watch Janice’s funeral procession, the Mirror reported.Former mining colleagues Barry Kent and Kevin Barnfather visited him there last week, when his trial was adjourned until September.Barry told the Mirror: “When we talked about what he’ll do when – not if – he gets out, he said, ‘I’m doing nothing before I go and see Janice and put flowers on her grave’.“He tried to kill himself and was obviously in an incredibly bad way.“But he is is adamant he’s going to fight for a not guilty verdict.

beaten up his girlfriend after she threw a chicken burger at him in a row over his phone. Shurn Hall left the poor woman with permanent damage to her eye in the shocking attack that took place in his home on February 12 in Blyth, Northumberland.Newcastle Crown Court heard she was left with multiple facial fractures, a blood clot behind her eye and is likely to have permanent issues with double vision.Despite this, Hall refused to get her the medical help she needed, instead leaving the flat, Chronicle Live reports.Jessica Slaughter, prosecuting, said: "An argument began because she wanted to use his phone and he would not let her, which made her think he had something to hide." She left his home but it was snowing and cold so she returned and asked to use his phone to call a taxi, which he refused.Miss Slaughter said: "They continued to argue and she threw a chicken burger at him and slapped him across the face.

One of Channel 4's most popular programmes, house-hunting show Location, Location, Location headed to Newcastle and Northumberland for its latest episode - and revealed Kirstie Allsopp's bizarre hatred for a common household object.

the Geordie duo that have made this fantasy a reality, with a new show full of laughs and memorable moments.They already have a podcast together, Sh**ged Married Annoyed, that has proved very popular and their respective careers mean they can afford a beautiful £1.5 million property in Northumberland, bidding their native South Shields goodbye. Their combined net worth is not known, but Chris is believed to have earned around £5million from his comedy career and also his appearances on Strictly Come Dancing.

A walk on the beach can be just as much of a special treat for dogs as it is for their owners. But, some new rules are coming into place which will see dog owners receive a fine of up to £1,000 in court for taking their four-legged friends on a sandy stroll.

A Ukrainian family is trapped in a war-torn country after a "ridiculous" bureaucratic delay means they can't reach the safe haven they have been offered in Northumberland.

A warning for ice has been issued across Falkirk just days after the district basked in 18C sunshine.

dog so badly that she could not stand up have been jailed.An animal welfare officer described Tiggy the Lurcher's emaciated condition as the worst case he had ever seen.Kerry Patterson, 35, and Reece Milburn, 30, brazenly pretended they had found three-year-old Tiggy dumped by the side of a road and reported it to their local council.But after Northumberland County Council launched an appeal in December 2019 to find Tiggy’s owners, dozens of emails flooded in revealing she belonged to Patterson and Milburn in Blyth.Shocking photographs of Tiggy show she had barely any fur and her ribs were jutting through her emaciated body.She was also severely dehydrated and suffering from dermatitis and a mite infestation and was so weak she was unable to stand.The couple admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal when they appeared at North Tyneside Magistrates Court on March 3.They also pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the welfare of their Staffordshire Bull Terrier Enzo who also had a skin condition and mite infestation. The pair were jailed for 12 weeks, banned from owning and keeping animals for life and each ordered to pay a £120 victim surcharge.

A vile pet owner has avoided a ban from keeping animals despite repeatedly kicking her dogs and pushing their heads to the concrete ground.

A mum claimed there's "one rule for politicians and another rule for the public" after bailiffs turned up at her home over an unpaid lockdown fine.

EMMERDALE star Lisa Riley has shared a rare picture with her fiance Al on a romantic day out. The 45-year-old, best known for playing Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, grinned as she cosied up for a selfie as they walked around the Lambley Viaduct in Northumberland.