The Council has welcomed extra carriages on a number of peak time trains on the Northumberland Line. The rail project has been a phenomenal success, with around 700,000 passenger journeys already made since the line opened in December 2024.  The weekly passenger numbers are set to go higher with the opening of the fourth station – Blyth Bebside, on Sunday, October 19th – with the remaining two stations at Bedlington and Northumberland Park due to open in the coming months.Â
Northumberland County Council’s free tree scheme is back again with individual saplings and packs up for grabs. The Council is once again inviting, businesses residents, schools, community groups and town and parish councils across the county to take part in this year’s free tree scheme and this year more businesses are being encouraged to apply.  Apply for your free trees at Northumberland Net Zero In a bid to help protect and enhance the natural environment the Council is
A brand new station on the Northumberland Line will be completed as planned after funding was agreed by the North East Combined Authority. In a major boost for passengers, North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and Cabinet have approved £10.9m of funding to deliver a brand-new station at Northumberland Park, connecting people in North Tyneside directly to the national rail network for this first time in decades as well as creating a seamless link with Metro and local bus services.Â
A new initiative to encourage people of all abilities to try cycling is being piloted in Hexham. Funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and co-ordinated by the County Council, Wheels for All (WFA) is an inclusive cycling initiative that provides adapted bikes and supportive environments so that people of all abilities can enjoy the benefits of cycling.  It’s designed to be accessible to individuals with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities, as well as those who m
