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Kielder Forest in Northumberland has been given the stamp of approval by the Royal Mail. It features in a set of six special stamps of beautiful and inspirational views of forests across the UK. The stamps mark the 100th anniversary of the Forestry Commission. Founded on September 1 1919, the …

The majority of Geordies have a reputation for being hard workers by getting their sleeves rolled up and their hands dirty to earn a living. And our industrial background meant decades ago many of us left school and headed straight for the shipyards, mines and big named department stores that …