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The Morpeth Litter Group on their most recent blitz on May 25.

Litter group report a big drop in rubbish levels during their most recent blitz

Fly-tipped rubbish and waste is seen beside a road in Colnbrook, near Heathrow, west of London on May 11 2020.

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There are many locations in Northumberland in which to enjoy the great outdoors – including the 14 parks in the county that have Green Flag Award status.

Great outdoors: Parks in Northumberland with Green Flag Award status

Some of the litter pickers.

Another successful litter blitz as Morpeth group continues to grow

A promotional image for this year's Great British Spring Clean.

County council backing this year's Great British Spring Clean

A photo of some of the team – not everyone is in the photo since many litter pickers had already departed to start their routes, wanting to finish early to get back for Newcastle United's FA Cup match.

Litter blitz results in 50 bags of rubbish and other items being collected

Some of the Morpeth Litter Group volunteers who took part in the recent blitz.

More than 70 bags of rubbish and other items collected by volunteers in Morpeth

There are many locations in Northumberland in which to enjoy the great outdoors – including the 14 parks in the county that have Green Flag Award status.

Winter walk ideas: Parks in Northumberland with Green Flag Award status

22 bags of detritus were collected during the litter pick.

More than 20 bags of rubbish collected by members of the Morpeth Litter Group

County councillors, county council staff and Morpeth Town councillors supporting the new campaign.

New campaign to target smokers dropping cigarettes down drains

By the end, the volunteers had 27 bags of rubbish, with the litter being collected around the town centre, plus three bags from the station front/Coopies Lane road area.

A lot of rubbish collected by the Morpeth Litter Group
A total of 19 people came along to the latest Morpeth Litter Group blitz on October 27 and all of the eight planned routes were able to be covered.
Andrew Coulson

Some of the participants in the Litter Blitz on Sunday.

Group says latest blitz in Morpeth was much needed

Cllr Glen Sanderson and Cllr Paul Ezhilchelvan have praised Friends of Valley Park volunteers. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Friends group praised for efforts to win Green Flag

Alexandra Park in Cramlington is one of 13 Northumberland County Council-managed parks to receive a Green Flag. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Green Flag Awards for parks and volunteer groups

Some of the participants in the Litter Blitz on Sunday.

Another successful blitz by the Morpeth Litter Group

A team of about 20 cubs, and four adults, recently cleared up the Morrisons underground car park in Morpeth.

Morpeth Litter Group receives formal Keep Britain Tidy praise

Tynemouth Longsands is among English beaches to be given a Blue Flag for 2024. (Photo by Jane Coltman)

Blue Flag awards handed out to North Tyneside beaches

David Cassidy leaf at the Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre.

Entertainer’s lasting link to Druridge Bay

Volunteers after collecting rubbish in Ashington. (Photo by Ashington Town Council)

Litter picks collect dozens of bags of rubbish

The litter blitz made a big difference to the town. Picture by Richard Nash.

Excellent turnout for Morpeth Litter Group's March blitz

The campaign is encouraging people to get outdoors and take pride in their communities. Picture: Pixabay

Council urges communities to participate in the Great British Spring Clean

Litter pickers from Blyth Community Volunteers, from left, Claire Young, Christine Wallace, Vivienne Morgan, and Peter Malone. (Photo by National World)

Litter pickers help keep town clean

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

13 Northumberland parks won a Green Flag Award.

13 parks in Northumberland given Green Flag Award

Longsands Beach in Tynemouth.

Beaches in North Tyneside receive Blue Flag awards

Cllr John Riddle out picking litter ahead of this year's campaign.

Join the Great British Spring Clean and do your bit for Northumberland

Pictured in Morpeth Market Place are Dai Richards, Barry Swan and Julie Stephenson (Morpeth Rotary), Richard Nash (Morpeth Lions), Sheila Clark and Coun Alison Byard,

New posters to reinforce anti-litter message

Carlisle Park in Morpeth.

More Green Flags for county parks
Eleven Northumberland parks have once again been given prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
Andrew Coulson

Are you looking for a different park to visit? The North East has a great choice of sunshine spots.

Love Parks Week: 10 North East parks and green spaces to visit

Marcus Jackson with Sandra Graham, Cabinet Member for the Environment, and staff celebrate the latest Blue Flag awards for North Tyneside.

Blue Flag success for North Tyneside's beaches

LitterBug volunteers proudly displaying their 20 sacks of litter.

Amble's 'LitterBugs' clean up the town

Kielder Water.

Northumberland holiday park wins environment award

Household waste figures

Household waste increases in Northumberland

Carlisle Park, Morpeth.

Prestigious awards for 11 of Northumberland's popular parks

Rubbish collected at the Street Blitz covering the lane that runs to Hebron from the Morpeth-Longhirst B1337 road.

Pickers wanted for litter blitz

Concern over Northumberland waste figures

Action call over Northumberland domestic waste figures

Litter picking in Amble last year.

Socially-distanced litter picks encouraged

Rubbish in the Willow Burn at Alnwick. Picture by Ronald Murray.

Residents asked to take part in spring clean

Amble Town Litter Pick

Hope for the next generation?

LitterBugs

Paws on Plastic takes lead in litter campaign

Riverside Leisure Park, Wooler.

Keeping Wooler’s countryside tidy

Litterbugs

An opportunity to play your part

Coun Glen Sanderson, cabinet member for environment and local services, right, with Greg Gavin and Jasmine Boulton, from Neighbourhood Services.

Clean up your community this spring

Druridge Bay Country Park. Picture by Jeff Catling

Love Parks campaign catches judges' eyes

Keep Britain Tidy is running the Big Give Christmas Challenge.

Cut out the waste this Christmas
Christmas is coming and I am desperately trying to declutter my home to make room for new clutter.
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Make a firm commitment to go plastic-free

Cigarette butts are causing a litter problem.

No ifs or butts '“ it's toxic littering

County Hall in Morpeth.

Council wins prize for parks campaign

An Amble litter-pick last year. Picture by Bartle Rippon/The Ambler

Get involved in big spring clean

Coronation Park in Berwick

Northumberland shortlisted for its Love Parks campaign

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