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Moor Farm roundabout.

Roundabout upgrades at risk after being deemed 'poor value for money'

A section of a document dated 1668.

Successful bid by council for centuries of Morpeth history

Classroom. Picture: Pixabay

SEND pupil numbers expected to continue rising

Berwick Academy. Photo: NCJ Media.

Council officers hit back at Berwick schools claim

Surplus places have increased in Northumberland. Picture: Pixabay

Surplus places in Northumberland schools now at record levels

Performance data for Northumberland's schools was discussed at the meeting. Picture from Pixabay.

Concern raised over outcomes for school pupils despite strong Ofsted performance

Cllr Scott Dickinson in Hadston.

Government funding to help tackle rough sleeping

Councillors John Riddle and Liz Simpson with council staff in the new car park.

New car park opens in Newbiggin

Views towards Holy Island from Fenham-le-Moor. Picture: Google

Planning approval granted for holiday chalets

Hundreds of farmers from all over Northumberland driving a convoy of tractors and farm vehicles through Morpeth town centre to County Hall. Photo: NCJ Media/Simon Greener.

Councillors back motion calling for reversal of 'family farm tax'

Coun Georgina Hill and Coun Colin Horncastle.

Councillor claims social housing tenants living in 'extremely poor' conditions

A councillor has claimed that social housing tenants in Northumberland are living in “extremely poor” conditions.

James Robinson

Cllr Guy Renner Thompson.

Schools budget 'substantially less' than expected

Berwick Railway Station.

Green light for passenger help point at railway station

Signage for Whitehouse Farm Centre. Picture by Google.

Trio of planning applications for new facilities at Whitehouse Farm Centre

David Smith MP with Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads.

MP raises A1 safety issues as council vows to continue campaign for dualling

Northumberland receives more pothole repair funding than the English average.

Northumberland receives more pothole repair funding than English average

Longstone House Hotel, North Sunderland.

Holiday lets plan lodged for coastal hotel

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Council leader insists Government funding deal is 'disappointing'

Belford Memorial Hall.

Homes plan approved after lengthy delay

Residents are consulted on options for the Blyth Relief Road.

Blyth Relief Road plans set to be submitted despite spiralling costs

The Maltings in Berwick.

Berwick residents invited to see The Maltings design proposals

County Hall in Morpeth.

Council house tenants to be hit with rents rise

Traffic on the single-lane section of the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Project to dual A1 estimated to cost over £500 million

Cllr Richard Wearmouth.

Councillor slams police commissioner's plan for council tax hike

Ian Lavery, Labour MP for Blyth and Ashington. Photo: Andy Commins/Reach PLC.

MP slams 'disgraceful' abuse after vote on grooming gangs inquiry

Coun Isabel Hunter.

Councillor says A1 dualling in county should be reconsidered on safety grounds

Berwick Barracks. Picture courtesy of English Heritage.

Next step for Living Barracks initiative in Berwick as application is lodged

Cllr Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council. Photo: Iain Buist/NCJ Media.

Tory council leader 'disappointed' despite £13 million funding boost

The Conservative leader of Northumberland County Council has slammed a Government decision to abolish the multi-million pound rural services delivery grant, despite the fact the local authority is set to receive a funding increase.

James Robinson

Traffic on the single-lane section of the A1 in Northumberland. Photo: NCJ Media.

Transport Secretary claims scrapped A1 project was 'poor value for money'

Solar panels. Picture: Pixabay

Plans approved for battery energy storage system on green belt land

Council leader Glen Sanderson by the A1 near Felton.

FOI request reveals millions spent on abandoned project to dual the A1

Apartments were proposed on a site north of Hartford Court Care Home in Cramlington.

Plan for 33 apartments refused by council

Ringway Primary School in Stakeford. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Plans for new school given go-ahead despite drainage concerns

The site of the homes that will be built to the east of Summerhouse Lane in Ashington. Picture by Google.

Green light from council for 95 new homes in Ashington

Simon and James Dunham, directors of South Meadows Caravan Park in Belford.

Plans approved for major expansion of caravan park

Deputy leader of Northumberland County Council, Richard Wearmouth.

Councillor calls on mayor to 'stand up' for county on housing targets

Susan Dungworth, the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner.

Police commissioner says 7.7% council tax precept rise needed to avoid cuts

Cllr Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council. Photo: Iain Buist/NCJ Media.

Council staff praised after parts of county hit by five inches of snow

The proposed new shelter will be located to the left side of the shop.

Plans for new community shelter next to village shop are approved

Bernicia Way in Beadnell. Picture: Google

Plans for new homes in seaside village approved despite concerns

Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Cramlington

New helipad for hospital gets the green light

Reform leader Nigel Farage. Photo: Simon Greener/NCJ Media.

Polling suggests Reform in the running for four council seats

South Meadows Caravan Park in Belford.

Caravan park in line for massive expansion despite objections

County Hall in Morpeth.

Council wins award for innovative use of data

The entrance to Plessey Woods Country Park. Picture by Google.

Bid to refurbish and extend the cafe and kitchen at country park

An application to improve facilities at Plessey Woods Country Park has been submitted by Northumberland County Council.

Andrew Coulson

Beadnell playground.

Playground fundraising appeal launched in village

Northumberland Council Leader, Glen Sanderson.

Council asks for residents' views in a budget questionnaire

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness celebrates Labour's victories in Northumberland at the general election count. Photo: Andy Commins/Reach PLC.

North East Mayor sets out to tackle housing crisis in 2025

Eshott Airfield, also known as Bockenfield Aerodrome. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Planning application for new operations building at airfield

Alnwick Castle. Picture: Jane Coltman

How Northumberland's electoral map will change at upcoming local elections

Cllrs Glen Sanderson and Scott Dickinson.

Young people in Northumberland encouraged to stand as county councillors

The filling station at Morrisons in Amble.

Plans lodged for improved electric vehicle charging facilities

Ponteland Memorial Hall.

Plans for solar panels at Ponteland Memorial Hall

A section of Berwick town centre. Picture by Jane Coltman.

Updated version of Strategic Plan agreed by town council

The bill could mean big changes for schools and families who home school alike

What parents need to know about Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

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