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There are over £80m worth of maintenance issues in Northumberland schools. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

£80m backlog of maintenance issues at council's schools

The cost of a new campus for Astley Community High School and Whytrig Middle School has risen. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Cost of carbon neutral school's construction soars

Alnmouth railway station.

More parking fees introduced to Alnmouth railway station

The proposal was for a unit at Ennerdale Court in Riverside Business Park, Blyth. (Photo by Google)

Indoor sports pitch refused planning permission

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

An artist’s impression of parts of the planned third phase of the Morpeth scheme.

Major housing scheme in Morpeth gets the green light from planners

Northumberland County Council leader Glen Sanderson. Picture: Craig Connor/ChronicleLive

Council leader refuses to rule out compulsory redundancies ahead of budget

Upper floors of the building on the corner of Union Street and Bridge Street have been vacant since 2017. (Photo by Google)

Future of vacant building remains uncertain

White Cottage and The Joiners Arms. Picture: Google

Plan to convert cottage into serviced accommodation for pub is refused

The CBS management committee in relation to The Forge Inn.

Strong support so far for bid to save pub at Ulgham

Cllr Wendy Pattison.

Council pilots new digital service to extend online support for carers
Northumberland County Council is piloting a new service to reach out to unpaid carers across the county.

The Maltings in Berwick.

Concerns raised that some Borderlands projects will be "unaffordable"

Hugo and Mia.

Rescue dogs to be calendar stars

Lilidorei.

Lilidorei's success celebrated as visitor numbers revealed

Middle Farm would see over 2,000 homes built on land south east of NSECH. (Photo by Google)

Proposals unveiled for massive new development project

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

Construction setbacks at Northumberland Line stations

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

Calls for more resources for council's planning enforcement team

Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service raise the White Ribbon flag at the start of the campaign. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

White Ribbon flag raised for anti-domestic abuse campaign

Objectors to the plans protested at the Wansbeck Road site last year. (Photo: Submitted)

Decision on planned development delayed by council

Alnwick Market Place. Picture: Google

Market Place plans approved

Anne-Marie Trevelyan and Andy Brown with highways officers at the Swinhoe junction.

Calls for mini-roundabout at notorious junction

The restored Union Chain Bridge.

Trio of accolades for Union Chain Bridge at award ceremonies

Miller Homes is building the 500-home Longridge Farm development in Bedlington. (Photo by Google)

'Significant negative impact' from Bedlington construction

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Bird flu outbreak discovered near Wooler

Chief Fire Officer Graeme Binning with Councillor Gordon Stewart, chair of the fire authority in Northumberland. (Photo by NFRS)

'Significant improvement' to fire service

Chris Brown says that lorries have been blocking his and other residents’ driveways.

'No regard for the residents living here' claim over work at new housing estate

Bedlington Terriers FC wants to lay an artificial pitch, which would allow more community use of their ground. (Photo by Bedlington Terriers FC)

Football club's 3G pitch plans at risk from council 'stalling'

Guy Renner-Thompson.

Bamburgh councillor chosen as Tory candidate to be North East mayor
A north Northumberland councillor has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for next year’s North East mayoral election.

Cllr Wayne Daley is unhappy with proposals to close the slip road. (Photo by Wayne Daley)

Slip road closure to be reconsidered

Coun Veronica Jones.

More locations for age group to access free NHS Health Checks

SEND teacher and deputy mayor of Bedlington Victoria Thompson called for an increase in SEND funding for schools. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Parents of SEND children have ‘hands forced’ to homeschool

Council officer Susan Wearmouth (left) and Hartley Court staff member Jacqui Fuller with the new defibrillator. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Sheltered housing residents fund new defibrillator

Bedlington.

Council leader faces criticism over level of investment in town

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

Story Homes.

Detailed plans for Alnwick housing development get the green light

Northumberland County Council's community initiative will provide much needed support over winter. (Photo by archives)

Council announces winter support events

Travelsure is closing due to retirement.

Bus and coach tour operator to close

Picture shows shoppers taking a look around the market at a previous event.

The Makers Market is returning to Morpeth this weekend

Over 40 of the compounds have now been installed. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Over 40 controversial bin compounds installed

Seahouses public toilets.

Praise for revamp of Seahouses public toilets

Planning permission has been refused.

Village housing plans refused by council

Pictures of the Castlegate War Memorial by Alan Hughes.

Restoration work set to continue at War Memorial in town

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

Progress on a new flyover in Blyth

The former care home is now overgrown and has been a victim of fire and vandalism. (Photo by Google)

Former care home to be partly demolished

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'
A ‘Parkrun takeover’ is planned to mark the start of an annual campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Coun Jeff Watson at the exhibition in County Hall.

World-changing scientist and Davy Lamp inventor's work on show in Morpeth

The local referendum will take place on Thursday, November 23. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Neighbourhood plan referendum to be held next week

Northumberland County Council's cabinet approved the funding. (Photo by archives)

Thousands spent on council's road materials testing lab

Cheswick beach.

New plans lodged for 52-space car park yards from stunning beach

A CGI of the proposed Lifetime Neighbourhood in Amble.

Northumberland Estates resubmits plans for major housing scheme

The Forge Inn is located in Ulgham. Picture by Google.

Residents fighting to save Northumberland pub

Morpeth Bus Station. Picture from Google.

Shop in Morpeth Bus Station receives license to sell alcohol despite concerns

Waste in the foreground was dumped illegally by Maughan. (Photo by Northumberland County Council)

Man fined for fly tipping waste he was paid to collect

The proposed site is located on the edge of Ponteland, off Western Way. (Photo by Google)

Affordable housing proposals quashed

Acklington.

Northumberland Estates refused permission for village housing development