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From left, Coun Isabel Hunter, Coun Georgina Hill and Coun Catherine Seymour.

Berwick councillors react to election results

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Council plans financial restructuring of Advance Northumberland

The meeting of the Ashington and Blyth Local Area Committee took place at Ashington Rugby Club. Picture by Google.

Councillors unhappy at roads funding for south east Northumberland

National Covid-19 Day of Reflection

National Covid-19 Day of Reflection

Emma Foody MP with representatives from Shiremoor Adventure Trust and Persimmon Homes.

Children’s attraction in North Tyneside Gets funding boost

County Hall in Morpeth.

Councillors clash over social housing need

Cllr Guy Renner Thompson.

Schools budget 'substantially less' than expected

Beadnell playground.

Playground fundraising appeal launched in village

Councillors Gill Castle (left) and Mayor Geoff Watson (right) present £3000 to HospiceCare North Northumberland Chief Executive Chris Orife, Fundraising Manager Emma Arthur, Registered Nurse Sarah Morey and Fundraising Volunteer Jill Clark.

Hospice receives £3,000 grant from town council

Northumberland County Council's headquarters at County Hall in Morpeth.

Call for more Government funding to support new food waste collection service

Northumberland County Council's headquarters at County Hall in Morpeth.

Council tax support for most vulnerable in county to remain at 92%

Councillors in Northumberland have agreed to continue a scheme that covers the majority of council tax bills for the most vulnerable.

James Robinson

County Hall.

Concerns raised over manner of scrutiny on key council decisions

Beadnell overflow car park.

Views wanted on parking issues and playground equipment in tourism hotspot

Annie Valentine is sick of people putting rubbish in the recycling bins.

'It grinds me down...it's not low-level crime when you live with it'

The pedestrianisation of Narrowgate has begun.

Pedestrianisation scheme will 'give a lift' to town centre

Northumberland County Council's headquarters at County Hall in Morpeth. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Councillors warned not to take their 'eye off the ball' on finances

New housebuilding targets have been introduced.

Councillors told to attach 'no weight' to Government's new housing targets

Gary Hough, 62, looks up to the skies outside his home surrounded in seagull

'Horrified' residents invaded by 'apocalyptic' swarm of seagulls

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

If it had been approved, the solar farm would have powered nearby holiday homes. (Photo by Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images).

Bid for solar farm turned down by councillors

The former Startastic dance studio in Whitley Bay would be demolished to make way for flats under the plans. (Photo by LDRS)

Councillors will decide on plans for new flats

Philip Waller, 65, returned from a shopping trip last week to find that a broadband firm had erected the pole outside his house in Barnsley, South Yorks. Lee McLean/SWNS

Watch: Broadband pole was put outside my home but I had it taken down

1000s of households to get direct payment worth £125 - how to apply

Councillors approved the designs for the new Northumberland College campus. (Photo by Bowmer & Kirkland)

New college buildings get planning approval

The proposals would see new stables built at the countryside site near Morpeth. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Equestrian centre plans recommended for approval

The Courtyard in Pegswood could open later this year if approved by councillors. (Photo by The Courtyard)

Bistro plans recommended for approval

The proposal would see an empty unit in Monkseaton turned into a micropub. (Photo by LDRS)

Plans for new pub receive boost from public support

Northumberland County Council has agreed further investment in infrastructure at Ashwood Business Park near Ashington. (Photo by LDRS)

Millions to be invested in business park infrastructure

Councillors in Northumberland have agreed a multi-million pound investment deal for an Ashington business park.

James Robinson

Michael Perkins is fighting for right to park on his own drive in Warndon, Worcester

Watch: Council ban owner of 'eyesore' motorhome from parking on drive

Ashington town centre. Photo: NCJ Media/Simon Greener.

Ashington still feeling the effects of coal mine closures, say councillors

Coun Alison Byard and Coun David Bawn.

Councillors react to Planning Inspector giving new homes bid the green light

A concept image of a QTS data centre, which could be built on what was once the Britishvolt site. (Photo by QTS)

Councillors vote to pave the way for data campus

Pothole on the B1340 Denwick to Longhoughton road. Picture by Jane Coltman

Roads minister calls for more long-term pothole fixes

St Nicholas Manor is being constructed by Bellway and Persimmon. (Photo by Google)

Mess left by footpath builders 'unacceptable'

Flooding on the A189 Spine Road was due to heavy rain and high tides, the council says. (Photo by LDRS)

Council offers explanation for Spine Road flood

The Blink Bonny at Christon Bank. Picture: Google

Pub expansion plans formally approved

Greg Stone. Photo: NCJ Media.

North of Tyne Combined Authority drops 'confusing' PR drive plan after criticism

A CGI of the new housing development in Amble. Photo: Tantallon Homes.

Plans for hundreds of new homes approved despite road safety concerns

Dunstan, near Craster.

Revised plans lodged for tourism venture in coastal village

Backworth Business Park. Picture: Craig Connor/Newcastle Chronicle

Northumberland Estates resubmits plans for housing development

A taxi rank at Marygate, Berwick.

Warnings taxi trade may not survive in county without fare increases

Horticulture in Newcastle wants to expand with a new location in Whitley Bay. (Photo by Horticulture)

First look at proposed Whitley Bay bar and restaurant

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness. Photo: Northumbra PCC Office.

Hike in police element of council tax bill approved

Plans to build hundreds of homes at Killingworth Moor in North Tyneside have been approved. (Photo by Pod Architects)

Decision on planning permission for hundreds of new homes

The site is controversial due to its proximity to Northumbria Healthcare's manufacturing facility. (Photo by Google)

Plans for 99 homes in Seaton Delaval

The next stage of plans for 99 new homes at a site in Seaton Delaval have been submitted to Northumberland County Council for approval.

Craig Buchan

Newbiggin Road in Ashington. Photo: Google Maps.

Petition calls for safe pedestrian crossing

Cllr Isabel Hunter.

Fears it could take 'years' to rectify impact of Covid on young people

The Redburn pub, on Waterville Road, circa 2017. Picture: Newcastle Chronicle

Petrol station plans approved despite over 100 objections

The Alnwick Mayor's Civic Carol Service. Pictures: Jane Coltman/Alnwick Town Council

Pictures: Mayor's Civic Carol Service held in Alnwick

Cramlington resident Karl McLean was concerned about the potential impact of the power outage on his life due to reliance on medical equipment. Photo: Karl McLean.

Planned powercut postponed after protests from vulnerable residents

A study began earlier this year into an autonomous transport link between NSECH and Seaton Delaval, which could be incorporated into this development. (Photo by Dromos)

Councillors vow to oppose Middle Farm

Spittal Boxing Day Dip 2022 participants head into the North Sea. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Councillors among those set to brave the North Sea on Boxing Day for good causes

Coun Georgina Hill and Coun Colin Hardy at last year's dip. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Councillors to team up for dip at Spittal in aid of charity

Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair was spotted cleaning her windows while on camera during a meeting of Highland Council's Inverness Area Committee Picture: Highland Council / SWNS

Councillor cleans her home's windows during live-streamed meeting

The solar farm will be over 79 hectares if approved. (Photo by Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images)

Solar farm recommended for approval

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