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A CGI image of the housing scheme.

Housing scheme to support veterans at risk of homelessness

An image for the ‘Love it Like it’s Yours’ campaign.

Council's 'leave no trace' message for campers in Northumberland

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service are urging water safety.

Fire service urge safety ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day

Council Leader Glen Sanderson cutting the ribbon with pupils from Bedlington Station primary School. Also pictured (at the back) are Alex Hornby from Northern, Olivia Perkins from Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Ashington and Blyth MP Ian Lavery and Cllr John Beynon, Civic Chair of Northumberland County Council (wearing chains)

Northumberland Line complete as Bedlington Station officially opened

Commodore Tom Knowles VR ADC RN, Council Leader Glen Sanderson and Lady Anne Kerr with the ship's bell.

Ceremony marks handover of historic piece of maritime history

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The Bailiffgate Museum will expand and move into the Northumberland Hall in the Market Place.

Further boost for Bailiffigate Museum move

County Councillors Trevor Cessford and Nick Oliver trying one of the adaptive bikes at Wentworth Leisure Centre.

Council encourages cycling for all with new inclusivity initiative

One of the diseased trees felled in Ridley Park.

Blyth trees felled due to disease as part of safety works

A graphic from the 'Super Spud' campaign by Kaleidoscope Creative Film Agency.

New campaign aims to reduce youth anti-social behaviour this summer

Caption: From left to right: Steven Harrison, CEO at Advance Northumberland, Cllr (L-R) Colin William Horncastle and Paul Errington, Director of Ascent Homes.

Ascent Homes breaks ground on Longhorsley development
This week, Northumberland-based housebuilder Ascent Homes broke ground on its newest development in Longhorsley, marking its seventh scheme in the county.
Jodie Balmer

An official opening for Alexandra Park's new activity trail.

New activity trail up and running

The Greens Haven public toilets in Berwick.

Council takes action after public toilets in Berwick closed due to vandalism

A polling station in Berwick, Northumberland.

Key information for voters ahead of May 1 council elections

Winners of LOVE Northumberland Awards at The Alnwick Garden forming a heart shape.

Annual awards open celebrating local environmental efforts

One of the entrances to Longhorsley. Picture by Google.

County council approves £9.7m arrangement to build 55 new homes in village

County Hall in Morpeth.

How much Northumberland residents will pay in council tax after latest rises

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

Council approves bid for more than 100 new homes in the Ashington area

Cresswell.

Referendum date set for Neighbourhood Plan

King Edward VI School in Morpeth.

County council approves £6.48m for sports hall project at school in Morpeth

The current Maltings on Eastern Lane in Berwick.

Council accused of 'threatening viability' of theatre regeneration project

Coun Richard Wearmouth.

Council holds event for organisations to help boost the county's economy

The current Maltings on Eastern Lane in Berwick.

Council 'fully committed' to Berwick Maltings scheme after funding fears raised

Northumberland County Council headquarters in Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

County council failed grandmother according to Ombudsman

Berwick Museum and Art Gallery has attractions for all ages.

County council set to confirm museum staying at Berwick Barracks

Councillor Mark Swinburn in Cramlington town centre, which is backed up with traffic at peak times due to long-running roadworks.

Council apologises for Cramlington traffic jams

There will be better broadband for parts of rural Northumberland under Project Gigabit.

Faster broadband set for parts of north Northumberland

Volunteers are being sought by the county council for a Berwick area project.

Volunteers needed for new Berwick area heritage project
Northumberland County Council is seeking volunteers for a new project to gather information about the character of buildings in Berwick, Tweedmouth and Spittal.
Charlie Watson

The former Storey Park community centre has been demolished.

End of an era as community centre is knocked down

The Durham Miners Gala parade will take a different route this year.

Photograph: Rich Kenworthy

Route change announced as Durham Miners' Gala makes welcome return

David Barrass questions whether the development at Acklington is ethical.

OPINION: Too much unsustainable development in Northumberland village

The Drive is described by the Netherton Park Residents’ Association as ‘a beautiful tree-lined avenue’.

County council ‘has ignored us’

Craster. Picture by Jane Coltman

Coastal community makes progress with plan to tackle holiday homes issue

Northumberland County Council chief executive Daljit Lally.

County Council's chief executive returns to post

Northumberland County Council

County council saved Â£2m in counter-fraud operations

Bin collections have been severely disrupted due to the weather.

County council issues bin collection update

Berwick fire engine.

Residents have their say on future fire service plans

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