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May 22

Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens

An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their...

Apr 23

Little chicks need your help!

The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel...

Apr 22

First phase of work on recycling plant complete

A sneak preview's been given of progress on the UK’s most advanced wastepaper recycling plant currently under construction in Prudhoe....

Apr 16

Council welcomes rail timetable changes postponement

The Council has welcomed the postponement of timetable changes on the East Coast Main Line – which would have meant a reduced rail...

Apr 11

Signals are good for return of passenger trains

(Aerial image courtesy of OntrackImages Ltd) The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step...

Apr 3

Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for...

Mar 28

Entries open for this year's LOVE Northumberland awards

ENTER THE AWARDS HERE Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great...

Mar 27

Recruits swap shopfloor for the great outdoors

New recruits at Prudhoe’s largest employer swapped the shopfloor for the great outdoors to showcase their environmental credentials....

Mar 27

Council urging action over landslip road

The Council is urging the Environment Agency to provide urgent support in dealing with a landslip near Morpeth. The B6343 Mitford Road...

Mar 26

Student's environmental message set to do the rounds

A Morpeth student’s environmental message is set to be seen by thousands of residents in the county. It follows the County Council’s...

Mar 26

Council steps up its fight on flytipping

To report a fly-tipping incident click here Northumberland County Council is stepping up its fight against fly tipping in the county to...

Mar 25

Wet start to this year's grass cutting season

Preparations are well underway ahead of the Council’s annual grass cutting programme. Equipment has been serviced and the council has...

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