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A CGI image of how the new Berwick Academy will look. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Council remains committed to Berwick school rebuild despite funding concerns

Walltown Crags, Hadrian’s Wall. Photo by Roger Clegg.

Borderlands Partnership approves £5.7m funding to reinvigorate Hadrian’s Wall

Part of the Whitehouse Farm Centre site.

Farm centre granted alcohol licence for Christmas events

The approach to Lowick from the east.

Bid submitted for 35 new homes in north Northumberland village

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Political row as tourist tax on Northumberland holidays moves a step closer

Glendale Engineering in Wooler.

Firm submits bid to improve its operational facilities

Northumberland will get 36 additional EV charging points.

Northumberland gets new electric vehicle chargers

A site at Lanercost Park in Cramlington will be turned into affordable homes for rent.

Funding approved for new affordable homes in Cramlington

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Council approves £1.25m investment at Ashington school

David Smith, Labour MP for North Northumberland.

MP calls for long-term action to protect people from rising heating oil costs

Changes are coming to the way children's social care is provided. Picture: Pixabay

Council bosses vow to put prevention first in children's social care shake-up
Bosses at Northumberland County Council say a planned revamp of the children’s social care service will make prevention of issues a key priority.
James Robinson

Northumberland County Council's cabinet member for finance, Cllr Nick Oliver. Photo: Claire McKie/NCJ Media.

Decision on future of council's development company expected in new year

Northumberland County Council's cabinet member for finance, Coun Nick Oliver. Photo: Claire McKie/NCJ Media.

Leading councillor warns of ‘challenging’ financial position ahead of budget

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and county council leader Glen Sanderson on a bridge overlooking the A1.

New A1 study identifies dualling could bring millions more in benefits

Members of the County Council's Winter Services team with Newcastle Cabinet Member Peter Lovatt and County Council Cabinet Member Mark Mather.

Northumberland gritting team prepares for winter

The Badger pub in Ponteland.

Plans submitted for various refurbishment works at pub

The animal memorial in Ridley Park and the bottom section of the memorial.

Friends group to lay a purple wreath at newly commissioned animal memorial

The site of the new Berwick hospital.

Group to look at public inquiry potential for new hospital in Berwick

The Willow Bean Play Café is already becoming a popular destination for local families.

Popular play café in Bedlington combining coffee and creativity

A section of Newgate Street in Morpeth. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Road closure in Morpeth town centre due to 'structural issues with a building'

Starbucks in Berwick.

Bid for electric vehicle charging stations at Starbucks in Berwick

David Smith MP at Berwick Academy.

Berwick’s children deserve a new school; not more excuses

Alnwick Round Table event lead Rob Hughes and fellow member and Town Councillor Andy Hunt.

Town council backs fireworks display with £1,646 grant

A CGI of how the new Berwick Academy could look.

New Berwick Academy project gets formal planning green light

Oak Drive in Alnwick.

Amended parking restrictions approved on Alnwick industrial estate

Padgepool Place in Wooler.

New parking restrictions approved in Wooler town centre

Cllr Nick Oliver.

Thousands face council tax bill increase under latest support scheme changes

Council tenants may be eligible for home energy efficiency upgrades.

Council tenants urged not to miss out on free improvements
Council tenants are being urged to respond to invitations for free home improvements that could make their homes warmer, more energy efficient and save money on fuel bills.
Ian Smith

Alnwick's Christmas lights switch-on. Picture: Jane Coltman

Road closures for festive lights switch-on and landslip repair works

Residents and visitors will access the site via the existing residential access from Reiverdale Road.

Bid for 13 new homes in Ashington gets the green light

The former Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth has now been fully demolished.

Former leisure centre demolished as parking spaces project enters final stages

Glebe Mews. Picture: Google

Proposed new children’s home in Bedlington approved by council

Morpeth Golf Club.

Fresh bid for two padel courts in Morpeth gets the green light

Knocklaw Park, Rothbury.

Rothbury housing plan gets the green light despite concerns

A pedestrian crossing is to be introduced on the main road through Wylam.

New pedestrian crossing planned to alleviate safety concerns in village

The Maltings site in Berwick.

Residents invited to support Berwick Heritage call for a Maltings re-think

The event will take place at the Rothbury United Reformed Church.

Rothbury residents invited to help reshape the future of their high street

A publicity image for Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight.

Council advice on protecting yourself from bogus waste collectors

A section of the former Benfield Motors site in Morpeth.

Company aims to demolish derelict Benfield buildings in Morpeth before Christmas

Plans have been approved on appeal for 180 new holiday lodges and a leisure hub in Swarland.

Golf course set to be reduced to 12 holes after developer wins planning appeal

The pertly built house on Runneymede Road, Ponteland.

Planning appeal over partly built home in Ponteland is dismissed

Ellingham Hall.

Council planners refuse wedding venue's spa and leisure plans

A view of the proposed development site in Amble.

Plans for up to 300 new homes to be discussed at public consultation event

It is a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the 3km protection zone to house or net all poultry and captive birds to keep them separate from wild birds. Photo: Getty Images.

Public urged to follow rules to help contain bird flu outbreak in county

Photos of gas boilers from Pixabay.

Residents encouraged to apply for gas safety checks
Northumberland County Council is encouraging eligible residents in the county to apply for a free gas safety check.
Andrew Coulson

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson.

Council considers ending free school transport for faith choices

The A1068 Fisher Lane, near Cramlington.

Speed limit to be reduced following series of crashes on busy road

North Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Developer fined over drainage at housing development

The A1 near Felton.

Politician voices 'deep frustration' after fatal crash on single carriageway A1

Most of the building has now been knocked down.

Progress being made on the demolition of former leisure centre

Coquet Community School.

Amble school evacuated and pupils sent home after safety threat

The Joiners Arms in Morpeth.

Plans lodged for pub with revamped outdoor seating area proposed

The new chess boards on Berwick's Quayside.

Berwick launches new outdoor chess tables

Northumberland County Council has launched a 'Recycle Right' challenge.

New campaign aims to reduce contaminated waste in county

A Northumberland County Council refuse wagon.

Labour leader calls for fair deal for key council workers amid union talks

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