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Bike trail revives adventure on Storm Arwen anniversary
The iconic Lonesome Pine Mountain Bike Trail, a beloved feature of Forestry England’s Kielder Forest since 2009, reopened on the third...
Nov 28, 2024


Northumberland Line on track for December 2024 opening
The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 – with the opening date set to be announced...
Nov 22, 2024


Main works starting on two new active travel schemes
Construction work is getting underway on major schemes to improve cycle lanes and pedestrian routes in Bedlington and Tynedale. ...
Nov 19, 2024


Rural projects to share £3.5m for raft of improvements
Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are...
Nov 7, 2024


Major clean-up getting underway to cut road flooding issues
A major clean-up of the county’s drains is getting underway - to help combat problems caused by last winter’s extreme wet weather and...
Oct 10, 2024


Young wizards share their magical ideas for International Walk to School Month
Pupils in Cramlington came up with some magical ways to inspire families to get more active during International Walk to School Month. ...
Sep 30, 2024


Next phase of Blyth cycle improvements getting underway
The next phase of improved cycle links in Blyth is getting underway, to create stronger, safer and greener links for work, education and...
Aug 29, 2024


New bus services to improve public transport in Northumberland
Northumberland residents and visitors will soon benefit from two significant improvements to the local bus network. Starting Monday,...
Aug 27, 2024


Council progresses with urgent repairs on B6343 landslip
Northumberland County Council has made significant steps in addressing the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road, which remains a top...
Aug 13, 2024


New pedestrian and cycle bridge installed in Blyth
A major piece of infrastructure on the Northumberland Line has been installed over the A189 Spine Road in Blyth. A new pedestrian and...
Aug 5, 2024


County’s latest active travel corridor open for all
Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. The Council has transformed...
Jul 10, 2024


Action Plan updates aim to tackle climate change in Northumberland
Northumberland County Council is to consider its updated Climate Change Action Plan for 2024 to 2026. T he Council’s Cabinet will be...
Jun 3, 2024


Investigation works getting underway on Morpeth landslip
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth. An emergency closure will be...
May 13, 2024


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 10, 2024


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 27, 2024


A189 foot and cycle bridge taking shape
The new foot and cycle bridge to take Northumberland Line customers over the A189 between Chase Meadows and Blyth Bebside station is...
Oct 24, 2023


Final phase of new cycling and walking route getting underway
The final phase of a new cycling and walking route connecting Ponteland with Callerton is getting underway this month. Cabinet members...
Oct 10, 2023


Latest works in Blyth for the Northumberland Line
Residents and drivers are being advised of the latest works to be taking place in Blyth in connection with the Northumberland Line. The...
Sep 26, 2023


Pioneering solar car port launched at Council HQ
Northumberland County Council is celebrating the launch of its new state-of-the-art solar car port array - one of the biggest of its kind...
Aug 11, 2023


New rapid EV (Electric Vehicle) chargers for Northumberland towns
Town centres in Northumberland are set to benefit from new rapid EV (electric vehicle) chargers. Northumberland County Council has been...
Jul 13, 2023
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