These gladiators are taking time out for a brew ahead of a bank holiday extravanganza at Corbridge Roman Town.

The English Heritage property is hosting live gladiator displays and other Roman-themed activities on Sunday and Monday.

Jon Hogan, events manager at English Heritage, said: "For one weekend only, an army of brave Gladiators and courageous Romans will take back rightful control of the streets of the ancient Corbridge Town with exciting displays of strength, stamina and skill.

"English Heritage's Romans and Gladiators event is set to be one of the most dramatic performances yet and we are encouraging people to cheer on their champion at one of the last events to take place in the school holidays."

Go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/hadrianswall for more details.

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Poppies in the fields near Corbridge are proving a popular subject for local photographers, with this latest picture sent in by Gordon Tinsley.

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Anne Lawson took this picture of the spectacular display of poppies in fields near Corbridge this summer.

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By Hexham and Tynedale NCT

On June 21st we are launching our first ever 'Speed Bumps' event for parents-to-be.

Speed Bumps is a fun, informal affair, with a chance to hear about what the NCT does in and around Tynedale, what other support is available in the area, and most importantly, for you to meet other parents-to-be who are due babies at the same time.

The night includes an opportunity to hear about Hexham hospital maternity unit, general antenatal care, breastfeeding, a talk by one of our mums and demos of products, such as cloth nappies, the award winning Breast Vest, slings and assisted feeding products.

Gordon Tinsley sent in this picture of a colourful field near Newcastle Road, Corbridge.

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Photos shared by members of our Northumberland group on the Flickr photo-sharing website. Click on a photo to see the caption and to view it in a larger size.

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David Ford shared this picture in our Northumberland Flickr group.

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Gordon Tinsley sent in this picture of Hawthorn bushes in bloom on Newcastle Road in Corbridge.

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Ray Purvis added this friendly face, photographed at the Highland Cattle Centre near Stocksfield, to our Northumberland Flickr group.

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Michael Halliday took advantage of some afternoon sunshine to take this picture when passing through Bywell recently.

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