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The Landing at Beadnell.

Beach cafe expansion plans approved

Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island. Photo: NCJ Media.

Concern raised that Island 'saturated' with holiday lets as application approved

Model little terns made for the Long Nanny reserve

Life's a Beach

Limestone grooves at Cocklawburn

Fossil Hunting at Cocklawburn Beach

The proposed development site in Beadnell. Picture: Google

Plans for new tourism development set to get the green light

The proposed development site in Beadnell. Picture: Google

Holiday cabins decision delayed

A view across Embleton Bay to Dunstanburgh Castle. Picture: Gavin Duthie

New name for Northumberland Coast AONB

Cheswick beach.

New plans lodged for 52-space car park yards from stunning beach

The Links car park on the outskirts of Bamburgh. Picture: Google

Car park to be extended with automatic barriers installed

Planning applications to Northumberland County Council.

Plans submitted for six holiday cabins on site with sea views

Coun Guy Renner-Thompson at the site where nine new affordable homes will be built in North Sunderland.

New homes approved despite 'Trojan horse' concerns
Nine new affordable homes are set to be built in a popular coastal community.
James Robinson

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson acknowledged the difficulties of building afforable housing. (Photo by LDRS)

'Challenges' with building affordable housing in rural areas

Matthew and Jeannie Scott enjoy their helicopter wedding experience. Picture: Helen Burt. iXO stories.

Helicopter weddings take off in Northumberland

Beadnell Towers.

Hotel faces defeat in bid to keep shipping container

Looking from Church Hill across to Alnmouth. Picture by Jane Coltman

Alnmouth becomes latest Northumberland community to seek levy from holiday home ...

Picture by Gavin Duthie

Call for new sustainable tourism model for Northumberland to prevent areas reach...

Puffins on the Farne Islands. Picture by Jane Coltman

Puffins' major food source could 'vanish from Northumberland' in coming years du...

Traffic calming measures on the road into Bamburgh.
Picture by Jane Coltman

Traffic calming options explored in bid to curb speeding in Northumberland villa...

Picture by Gavin Duthie

New coastal plan launched for Northumberland - here's how to have your say

Holy Island causeway.

Proposed new sign at Holy Island causeway receives consent after initial concern...

Bamburgh beach and Bamburgh Castle
Picture by Jane Coltman

New survey to assess level of holiday home ownership on Northumberland coast

Holy Island causeway.

Changes to proposed new Holy Island sign near causeway after concerns raised

Parking in Bamburgh.

Calls for more parking in popular Northumberland coastal village

Toilets in Beadnell car park

Call for year-round opening of public toilets at tourist hotspot

Dr Ian Kille at Cocklawburn.

Learn about Lindisfarne's fascinating geological past

The location of Link End Caravan Park at Alnmouth. Picture from Google

Artists' retreat bid back after councillors' site visit

The Northumberland Coast AONB visitor guide for 2019.

Get your hands on the latest AONB guide

Looking up towards Mount Pleasant Farm from the bottom of the hill out of Alnmouth.

Fresh plans to convert north Northumberland farm site
Fresh plans to convert a farm on the north Northumberland coast into housing have been lodged with the county council.
Ben O'Connell

FUND-RAISING: Supporting three charities

The location of Link End Caravan Park at Alnmouth. Picture from Google

Decision delayed on bid to use coastal caravan site all year round

The location of Link End Caravan Park at Alnmouth. Picture from Google

Bid for artists' retreat on contentious coastal site goes before councillors

The junction of the access track and Dunstanburgh Road. Picture from Google

Road-safety fears lead to rejection of home on Northumberland coast

The junction of the access track and Dunstanburgh Road. Picture from Google

Will second bid for new house on Northumberland coast go same way as first?

Andy Craig's winning image of footsteps in the sand.

Andy walks away with the top prize in AONB photography competition

Andy Craig's winning image of footsteps in the sand.

Andy walks away with the top prize in AONB photography competition

Volunteers in Beadnell. Picture by Coast Care

GET DRASTIC WITH PLASTIC: Turning the tide on beach litter in Northumberland

Volunteers in Beadnell. Picture by Coast Care

Turning the tide on beach litter

Haggerston Castle

Haggerston Castle expansion approved

The junction of the access track and Dunstanburgh Road.

Planning permission refused for new Craster house

Beadnell. Picture by Susan Dawson

New homes on holiday park approved

John Grundy, North Northumberland Coast AONB chairman Coun Jeff Watson and previous chairman Pat Scott cut the 60th anniversary cake, made by The Farm Bakery.

Diamond celebrations for AONB

Hedge restoration in the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Money available for projects in Northumberland coast AONB

Having fun at the beach.

Exploring the natural wonders of the coast

Planning applictions submitted to Northumberland County Council.

Divided views on bid for new housing site

The front cover of this year's Visitor Guide.

New visitor guide will be hot off press at North Tourism Fair
This year's Northumberland Coast AONB Visitor Guide will be hot off the press in time for the North Tourism Fair next week in Alnwick.
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The Northumberland Coast AONB team.

Funding scheme for north Northumberland coast open for bids

Volunteers clearing litter from the beach at Alnmouth.

Major project on Northumberland coast lands Â£500k

Magna Carta celebrations at Warkworth. Picture by Jane Coltman

Warkworth Parish Council round-up: Erosion, flooding, parking and Magna Carta

Beadnell

Dormer plan on the coast makes '˜best of a bad job'

A previous AONB annual forum

Registration opens for the coast's annual AONB forum

Archie McNaughton on the banks of the River Coquet with the rubbish he and his dad collected.

Young Archie helps to clean River Coquet

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Bid to tackle village parking problems continues

Gary Turner, Berwick town councillor Gordon McLean, Berwick North councillor Gavin Jones, Alnwick councillor Gordon Castle, and Jude Leitch, from Visit Northumberland.

Welcoming guests on two wheels is key goal for inn

PLANS: Return this site to nature

Lindisfarne Inn.

Inn invites Northumberland businesses to cycle tourism event

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