Landing access to the Farne Islands to be restricted in efforts to protect precious seabird colonies.

Regional bodies leading on the promotion, marketing and development of the North East’s visitor economy are the first to be recognised by VisitEngland in a government programme to establish a new structure.

Northumberland’s Jane Dixon, owner of Ranger Jane’s Beach School and champion of caring for Northumberland’s coast, has been shortlisted as England’s next tourism superstar.

NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) has been awarded a grant from VisitBritain’s GREAT Gateway Innovation Fund.

Radio Pride presenter Ophelia B will be the host of this year’s North East England Tourism Awards, being held in March.

The Vindolanda Charitable Trust has been awarded a £1.625m grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund towards the £2.5m Roman Magna Project.