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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

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

Construction setbacks at Northumberland Line stations

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

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

The structure of the new bridge over the railway in Newsham has been installed.

Progress on a new flyover in Blyth

Young leaders from Leading Link join Northumberland County Council in supporting a campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Parkrun events in Northumberland set for 'takeover'

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Northumberland awarded millions to improve roads

Deputy leader of Northumberland County Council, Richard Wearmouth.

Tory councillors hit out at Labour over council tax support

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

Climate change action plan is not 'Big Brother' watching, says council leader

County Hall, in Morpeth, with, inset, the Advance Northumberland logo. Photo credit: Newcastle Chronicle/Advance Northumberland.

Boss of council-owned development company resigns

Coun Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council.

Council reminding residents about support available in county this winter
Northumberland County Council is highlighting the support available to help people with the cost of living.

Groups can apply for up to £5,000 to help with projects that enhance nature and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Funding for environmental projects in county

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses delegates at the annual Conservative Party Conference. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Confusion around funding for Network North projects in Northumberland

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson. (Photo by LDRS)

Cabinet announces 'diverse range of activities' on climate

Some preparations for the Blyth Relief Road, such as a consultation on the route, have already taken place. (Photo by LDRS)

Scepticism and praise for Blyth Relief Road promise

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the northern leg of HS2 would be scrapped in his Conservative Party Conference speech, with the money spent elsewhere. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Sunak promises funding for road projects, including A1

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at The Conservatives party conference in Manchester. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

New funding for regeneration in Blyth

Coun Seymour thanked everyone that took part and helped prepare for the service.

Berwick Parish Church holds special civic service

A special event was held for Jack at County Hall in Morpeth. (Photo by Helen Smith/NCC)

War veteran and judo teacher turns 100

The current state of the site that will be restored. (Photo by Malcolm Robinson)

Memorial garden set for refurb and QEII memorial

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

Concerns raised about 'bizarre' new meeting format at County Hall

The Nursery Gardens housing estate in Stannington, pictured in July. Photo: Google Streetview.

Housebuilder accused of 'taking the mickey' over unfinished development

The A1 near Felton.

A1 in Northumberland 'must be dualled'

Graeme Binning is the new chief fire officer of Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service.

Search is on for county's new deputy chief fire officer

Stephen Watson chairing a meeting of Northumberland County Council's audit committee. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Council audit committee chairman to stand down after 'tough' time

A rear yard photo of the site on Palace Street East.

Charity set to withdraw from youth housing project

Cllr Glen Sanderson, Northumberland County Council leader, with David Mitchell, director of UK Power Networks Services.

Pioneering solar car port launched at council headquarters

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

Council's £1m of 'unlawful' exit payouts won't be referred to police
More than £1m worth of ‘unlawful’ exit payments to former council staff in Northumberland will not be referred to the police.

Council leader Glen Sanderson with Pieter Esbach from Morgan Sindall outside the old Bedlington Station. (Photo by NCC)

Construction to start on three Northumberland Line stations

Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson.

Council leader hopes audit reports will close the door on difficult period

Morpeth Railway Station.

'Stations need staff' - concerns over proposals that affect railway stations

Cllr Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council.

Council purchase extended Keel Row's life, leader says

Coun Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member with responsibility for children’s services.

New school buildings promised to be 'world class' as change to two-tier approved

North East politicians and transport bosses celebrate the launch of the new bus partnership. Photo: Transport North East.

Cheaper fares in region from £50m bus upgrade

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Advance finance review to ensure the company is fit for the future

Funding will enable 10 rapid EV chargers to be installed in Northumberland.

New rapid electric vehicle chargers for Northumberland towns

Coun Gordon Stewart on Prudhoe Front Street. Photo: Gordon Stewart.

Council increases fines for littering, graffiti and dog fouling

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Northumberland takes first step towards low-carbon 'heat networks'

Coun Glen Sanderson believes the ticket office at Berwick Railway Station should remain open.

Council leader criticises plans to close Berwick Railway Station ticket office

Industrial pollution along the coast near Lynemouth started in the 1930s and has caused environmental problems.

Start date set for Lynemouth pollution clean up work

Cllr Glen Sanderson.

New podcast aims to help farmers plant more trees

Port of Blyth chief executive Martin Lawlor, North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll and Northumberland council leader Glen Sanderson

Construction now underway on Energy Central Learning Hub

The Maltings in Berwick.

Site investigation works taking place ahead of Berwick redevelopment

Coun Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council.

Next round for county council's community grant scheme

Party leaders Scott Dickinson (left), Jeff Reid (centre), and Derek Kennedy (right) have criticised the redundancies.

'Heartless' redundancies for council youth workers criticised
Opposition councillors are calling for Northumberland County Council plans to make 12 youth workers redundant to be reversed.

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson.

County council could declare 'ecological emergency' this summer

A picture of signage for the N1 Golf Centre near Morpeth by Google.

Councillors turn down plans for 20 micro holiday cabins

Coun Georgina Hill.

Warning female councillors 'left in tears' as they struggle to have voices heard

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has announced that current deputy chief fire officer, Graeme Binning, will be the new chief fire officer.

New chief fire officer chosen for fire and rescue service

Underpass work in progress.

Major milestone for the Northumberland Line

Paul Hedley.

Tributes to Northumberland's outgoing chief fire officer

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Council agree £50,000 loan to Northumberland Community Bank

Northumberland’s highways teams have to deal with around 40,000 potholes every year on more than 3,500 miles of roads across the large county.

County council to trial new method of fixing potholes

Classic cars pictured during the 2022 Morpeth Fair Day parade. Picture by Anne Hopper.

All you need to know about 2023 Morpeth Fair Day and local history exhibition

Barrowburn in the Cheviot Hills.

Northumberland told to follow tourism example set by the Lake District