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6 hours ago
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'Secret' swimming spot in North East coastal village goes 'unnoticed' by visitors
The North East coast has endless serene swimming spots to take a dip in during the summer months. But did you know there is a 'hidden' rock pool in Northumberland? Located in the small fishing village of Craster, and along the coastal path on the way to Dunstanburgh Castle, lies a 'crazy' swimming spot that 'goes mostly unnoticed'. @ who is an outdoors and travel enthusiast content creator on TikTok, detailed: 'These incredible rock pools are one of the North East's hidden gems and are located just an hours drive from Newcastle. 'To get to them you can park up in the small fishing town of Craster and follow the coastal walk up to Dunstanburgh Castle. 'About 10 minutes into the walk, you can drop down onto the rocks and you'll find this crazy swimming spot which goes mostly unnoticed by the tourists walking to the castle up above. 'As a bonus, you can head into Craster to try some of the amazing kippers which the town is famous for and I'd recommend going to a little takeaway spot called Piper's Pitch after you've had a swim in the rock pools for some amazing kippers.' One TikTok profile responded: 'Geordie here. Walked to the castle many times but never knew about the rock pool!' Another shared: 'One of my favourite walks, park up breakfast butty, Walk to the castle, get some smoked haddock soup in the cafe.' A third commented: 'Wow, I did not know about this, thank you for telling us!' As @ mentioned above, Craster is famous for its delicious kippers (and the Royal Family are even fans) as Visit Northumberland explains: 'Follow your nose to L. Robson & Sons kipper smokehouse, and embark on a delicious visit to the Northumberland coast. 'The kippers here are a delicacy which is exported to food lovers across the country, and it is reputedly popular with the British Royal Family.' The tourism website adds: 'Once you've taken in the charcoal scent of the traditional Craster smokehouse, wander towards the magnificent Dunstanburgh Castle. 'Though there is only a pocket-sized chunk of the castle remaining, it gives such an insight into what was once a grand fortress. Have you been to see the remains of Dunstanburgh Castle? (Image: Getty) 'Seeing this little gem as it stands today makes it almost impossible to believe that it was originally built to an impractically magnificent scale.' Visitors can also go bird spotting at the Arnold Memorial Nature Reserve, owned by the Northumberland Wildlife Trust, or browse seaside-inspired arts and crafts at The Mick Oxley Gallery. Plus, you can sit and watch fishing boats peacefully floating near the picturesque Craster harbour with the 'beautiful' Dunstanburgh Castle as the backdrop. Recommended reading: Secret North East beach known for 'stunning' scenery among UK's best (and remote) 'Pretty amazing' North East coastal spot crowned England's best hidden gem North East seaside town with 'treasure' of a beach crowned UK's best for 5 years It's important to note this 'hidden' rock pool is surrounded by a rocky area, so take extra care when approaching. You should also visit the RNLI website for wild swimming/open water safety advice before you get into the water and follow these swimming safety tips: Be prepared. Check the weather and tides, choose your spot, go with a buddy, have the right equipment If in doubt, don't go out. No matter how much preparation you do, or how experienced you are, if a swim doesn't feel right there is no shame in getting out of the water straight away, or not entering Make sure you acclimatise to avoid cold water shock Be seen. Wear a bright coloured swim hat and take a tow float Stay within your depths Float to live. If you get into difficulty in the water and are in shock, turn onto your back and tilt your head back in the water, submerging your ears. Relax and try to breathe normally, using your hands to helps you stay afloat. Wait until the shock passes then call for help or swim to safety Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency Visit the RNLI website for more information.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Housing association backs national crackdown on anti-social behaviour
A housing association is backing a national crackdown on anti-social behaviour. Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) will mark Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week 2025, from June 30 to July 6. This will be done by bringing in agencies, including the police, during estate walkabouts in 12 towns and villages across Cumbria and the North East. CCHA staff will hand out leaflets to residents informing them of how to report ASB. The walkabouts will take place on their properties in Penrith, Harriston, Carlisle, Cockermouth, Kendal, Washington, Cramlington, Longframlington, Workington, Temple Sowerby, Hetton Le Hole and Maryport. Anna Bates, head of housing at CCHA, said: 'Everyone deserves to feel safe in their home and in their local community. ASB can really blight neighbourhoods, so we're committed to working with our partners, residents and our local communities to tackle it. "ASB Awareness Week is a chance to raise awareness, support victims, and build stronger partnerships to prevent anti-social behaviour before it escalates." For more details on the events, you can visit
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
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Johnston Carmichael appoints tax director in Newcastle
Johnston Carmichael, a UK-based accountancy firm, has named Adrienne Paterson as Tax Director in its Newcastle office. Paterson brings expertise in transaction tax, having started her career at KPMG in the early 1990s in corporate tax prior to joining EY. In 2004, she joined a 'leading regional firm', where she managed transaction-based work for the past 15 years, advising on business sales, acquisitions, reorganisations, mergers, and demergers. In her new role at Johnston Carmichael, Paterson will collaborate with the firm's Transaction Tax team to enhance its profile and presence in Newcastle. Her focus will be on building relationships with business owners, entrepreneurs, and professional advisers across the North East looking for specialist support. Paterson said: 'Johnston Carmichael has an excellent reputation, both in terms of its technical capability and its culture. What attracted me was the firm's collaborative ethos, its investment in people, and the depth of tax expertise already here. 'My focus will be to strengthen our profile in the North East, particularly around Transaction Tax. 'If a business is looking to sell, restructure or expand, I want Johnston Carmichael to be the first name they think of when it comes to expert tax advice.' The appointment underscores Johnston Carmichael's ongoing investment in specialist tax services. Johnston Carmichael Tax Partner Suzanne Brownie said: 'Adrienne is a highly capable and likeable expert in Transaction Tax. She prides herself in supporting clients with clear and pragmatic advice - allowing clients to make confident and well-informed decisions. 'With a wealth of commercial experience and long-standing relationships across the North East, she is a fantastic addition to strengthen our senior tax team.' In May 2024, Johnston Carmichael expanded its Newcastle tax team with three senior tax experts. "Johnston Carmichael appoints tax director in Newcastle" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Ball and Bolton make fans' cut for Sunderland hard men
We asked for your views on former Sunderland player Martin Smith's top-five list of Black Cats hard men after Kevin Ball was handed top are some of your comments:Lee: Bally was solid! Great leader and gent. Played against him in training for an under-16's Sunday League club match (his son was part of it). Five of us couldn't get the ball off him when we were messing around after bothering him to join Kevin Ball was always going to be number one. He tackled someone on the halfway line during the derby with such force the ball hit our own bar! John Kay breaking his leg and paddling off his stretcher, and Gary Bennett's handling of David Speedie are real moments of Sunderland folklore Raw meat Joe Bolton used to leave his bite on many good wingers, and pretty much anyone else that came near Joe Bolton should be in the top five hardest players - a local lad who was left- back from 1972 to 1981. Absolutely as hard as Joe Bolton, left-back who played 300+ times for Sunderland over 10 years from 1972-3 was solid in the tackle and tough player for They were before Martin's time, but Billy Whitehurst and Mick Harford would be in my top five. I can verify what Martin says of Vinnie Jones. I was staying in a hotel in Guildford, at the bar having a pint before dinner when in walks Vinnie Jones. We got chatting and I asked him who was the hardest he had ever faced. Vinnie didn't know that I was a Mackem. He said a guy at Sunderland, Kevin Ball, I just burst out Dave Watson must be on the list. Further back Len Ashurst used to put wingers on the gravel!
BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Tyne and Wear Metro fares to rise next week after postponement
Fares on the Tyne and Wear Metro and the Shields Ferry will rise next price increases had initially been due in April but were postponed earlier in the year by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness following the travel disruption caused by the closure of the Gateshead 1 July, the cost of a single journey on the Metro using a Pop card will go up from £1.80 to £2.00 for one zone, £2.70 to £2.90 for two zones and £3.40 to £3.60 for Nexus said the fares needed to rise to help address the "challenges of higher operational costs". But Nexus official Helen Matthews said fares for people aged 21 or under would remain frozen at £1."We are freezing fares for young people, which meets region-wide ambitions to make public transport more affordable for them and support the mayor's plans to tackle child poverty," she said. Paper ticket fares for the Metro are also set to rise as Nexus encouraged more people to use its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) smart card system next week, the cost of a single journey paper ticket will go up from £2.80 to £3.00 for one zone, £3.80 to £4.00 for two zones and £4.50 to £4.70 for three zones."If customers switch to PAYG this year, they will be paying the same prices as paper ticket holders were paying in 2020," said Ms average all fares are going up by about 4.6%, she said, even though Nexus' operational costs had increased by more than 5% over the last year."Metro is a public service and doesn't make a profit, so we require financial support from both central and local government, alongside the revenue that we generate from fares, to operate the system," she said.A single journey on the Shields Ferry using a Pop card will rise from £1.50 to £1.60 next Tuesday.
