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Latest designs for a regeneration of Northumberland Street in Newcastle. Photo: Newcastle City Council. Free to reuse for all LDR partners

New images reveal regeneration vision for Northumberland Street

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt expanded free childcare across England in the spring budget. (Photo by Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool via Getty Images)

'Hundreds more' childcare providers needed in Northumberland

County Hall in Morpeth

Ombudsman awards care home resident 'symbolic payment'

Hobbit Village.

Middle Earth coming to Berwickshire as Hobbit Village approved

An artist's impression of the scheme.

Plans lodged to convert farm buildings into craft workshops

Houndwood Crematorium. (Facebook)

Plans lodged for improvements at crematorium

The Redburn is no longer trading, and plans for its demolition have been submitted. (Photo by Google)

Concerns voiced about petrol station proposal

A previous bid for restoration funding was rejected in 2018. (Photo by Craig Buchan)

Lighthouse will undergo major refurbishment

There are over £80m worth of maintenance issues in Northumberland schools. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

£80m backlog of maintenance issues at council's schools

Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group (Druridge Bay)

Government criticised over cut to support fund for vulnerable households

The cost of a new campus for Astley Community High School and Whytrig Middle School has risen. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Cost of carbon neutral school's construction soars
The cost to build a new joint campus for Astley Community High School and Whytrig Middle School has risen by nearly 36%.

The proposal was for a unit at Ennerdale Court in Riverside Business Park, Blyth. (Photo by Google)

Indoor sports pitch refused planning permission

A CGI rendering of the cinema and restaurant complex set to be built in Ashington. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

'No detriment' to Ashington redevelopment project

The Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council office on Marygate.

Town Council apologies for audit issues

An artist’s impression of parts of the planned third phase of the Morpeth scheme.

Major housing scheme in Morpeth gets the green light from planners

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson. Picture: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive

Council leader refuses to rule out compulsory redundancies ahead of budget

Upper floors of the building on the corner of Union Street and Bridge Street have been vacant since 2017. (Photo by Google)

Future of vacant building remains uncertain

White Cottage and The Joiners Arms. Picture: Google

Plan to convert cottage into serviced accommodation for pub is refused

Cllr Wendy Pattison.

Council pilots new digital service to extend online support for carers

Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre. Picture by Michael Gant.

New provider to run council leisure services in Northumberland

The Maltings in Berwick.

Concerns raised that some Borderlands projects will be "unaffordable"

Middle Farm would see over 2,000 homes built on land south east of NSECH. (Photo by Google)

Proposals unveiled for massive new development project

Network Rail working on the Northumberland Line in Bedlington. (Photo by LDRS)

Construction setbacks at Northumberland Line stations

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Council has funded the provision of CCTV in the town centre since 2015.

Town Council to stop funding CCTV equipment

Langdale Drive in Cramlington, where the proposed access would be built. (Photo by Google)

Vote on Cramlington estate access road plans deferred

Northumberland County Council headquarters at County Hall, Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

Calls for more resources for council's planning enforcement team

Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service raise the White Ribbon flag at the start of the campaign. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

White Ribbon flag raised for anti-domestic abuse campaign

Objectors to the plans protested at the Wansbeck Road site last year. (Photo: Submitted)

Decision on planned development delayed by council
The date that a controversial planning application will be decided on by councillors has been pushed back.

North Tyneside Council building at Cobalt Business Park. (Photo by Google)

War of words over North Tyneside budget

North Tyneside Council building at Cobalt Business Park. (Photo by Google)

Council plans to make cuts to reduce budget gap

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Andy Brown with highways officers at the Swinhoe junction.

Calls for mini-roundabout at notorious junction

The matter has now been referred to Northumbria Police by the council. (Photo from archives)

Unlawful exit payments scandal referred to police

Miller Homes is building the 500-home Longridge Farm development in Bedlington. (Photo by Google)

'Significant negative impact' from Bedlington construction

Bedlington Terriers FC wants to lay an artificial pitch, which would allow more community use of their ground. (Photo by Bedlington Terriers FC)

Football club's 3G pitch plans at risk from council 'stalling'

Guy Renner-Thompson.

Bamburgh councillor chosen as Tory candidate to be North East mayor

Redevelopment work has so far built a new Aldi supermarket and a Greggs shop. (Photo by Google)

Update on current and future projects in Bedlington

Cllr Wayne Daley is unhappy with proposals to close the slip road. (Photo by Wayne Daley)

Slip road closure to be reconsidered

SEND teacher and deputy mayor of Bedlington Victoria Thompson called for an increase in SEND funding for schools. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Parents of SEND children have ‘hands forced’ to homeschool

The B1331 running outside Bedlington West End Primary School. Photo: Google Streetview.

'Someone is going to die' - Call for action to deal with speeding drivers

Bedlington.

Council leader faces criticism over level of investment in town

A CGI rendering of the cinema and restaurant complex set to be built in Ashington. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Council leader says 'no delay' to Ashington Hole project

Story Homes.

Detailed plans for Alnwick housing development get the green light

Northumberland County Council's community initiative will provide much needed support over winter. (Photo by archives)

Council announces winter support events

Berwick Workspace.

Christian Climate Action prayer vigil in county in relation to climate change

Anna Gardiner (Sle), Jamie Hudson, Housing Minister Paul Mclennan, Sarah Jane Laing (Ceo, Sle)

Minister visits pioneering rural housing development in Coldstream
A Government minister visited a pioneering housing development in Coldstream as he looks to increase the supply of new homes in rural Scotland.

Over 40 of the compounds have now been installed. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Over 40 controversial bin compounds installed

Seahouses public toilets.

Praise for revamp of Seahouses public toilets

Planning permission has been refused.

Village housing plans refused by council

Pictures of the Castlegate War Memorial by Alan Hughes.

Restoration work set to continue at War Memorial in town

Aln Valley Railway has lodged plans for larger storage facilities.

Plan for new storage shed lodged by Aln Valley Railway

Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group (Druridge Bay).

Shocking number of families hit with no fault evictions

The former care home is now overgrown and has been a victim of fire and vandalism. (Photo by Google)

Former care home to be partly demolished

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Northumberland awarded millions to improve roads

The area where Alpaca Encounters is based. Picture by Google.

Cabin at alpaca farm will be torn down after holiday lets plan is refused

The proposed glamping site is on land behind Lindisfarne Services. Picture: Google

Plans lodged for new glamping site a short cycle ride from Holy Island