Northumberland given night sky accolade
Northumberland has been named as home to the largest area of protected night sky in Europe
Northumberland has been named as home to the largest area of protected night sky in Europe
An area of Northumberland has been recognised as one of the best places in the world for stargazing.
It is the biggest Dark Sky region in Europe.
Lucy Taylor reports.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
Owners John and Irene Hays say there is ''light at the end of the tunnel'', after the pandemic forced them to close 650 UK stores.
There has been resistance to calls to dismantle memorials to the explorer.