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Northumberland just became the UK’s most exciting food destination – and here’s how to taste it

From their family to yours: the secrets behind award-winning meats at Nicholson’s Butcher

From wild art sessions to circus workshops: Seaton Delaval Hall is the place to be this summer

Yoghurt flatbreads with crispy chorizo eggs

I cut back on ultra-processed foods: these are the six biggest changes I noticed

Calling all beer lovers: the new Baltic Beer Festival is set to be one of the North East’s biggest

Team High Life North’s summer bucket list

The expensive-looking high street buys nobody will believe are under £50

Half a million children are hungry this summer – here’s how we can help

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