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Latest phase of Mitford landslip works to get underway
The latest phase of works are getting underway to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth. It follows a depression...
Jan 21, 2025


New ambitious Air Quality Strategy for Northumberland
Northumberland County Council has given the green light for an ambitious new Air Quality Strategy to improve both public health and the...
Jan 16, 2025


Trail project approved as part of £3.5m Cramlington regeneration scheme
The green light has been given for a new activity trail at a popular Cramlington park. The County Council’s Cabinet approved £150,000...
Jan 15, 2025


Campaign cuts county fly-tipping
A County Council campaign to reduce fly-tipping across Northumberland, and in particular the hot-spots of Ashington and Blyth, is reaping...
Dec 23, 2024


£3.5m Cramlington Regeneration Programme gets underway
Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is underway – with the town’s cycleways and footpaths the first to...
Dec 17, 2024


A new dawn for travel - as Northumberland Line opens to passengers
For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line. The first train rolled...
Dec 15, 2024


Shop local, shop Northumberland this Small Business Saturday
Northumberland County Council is proud to stand behind Small Business Saturday on 7 December 2024, a national initiative dedicated to...
Dec 6, 2024


Opening date announced for Northumberland Line
The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday, December 15th 2024. Teams have been working tirelessly...
Dec 2, 2024


Controlling damp and condensation in your home
Northumberland County Council’s environmental health team are offering some simple top tips on how to prevent condensation and damp in...
Nov 29, 2024


Northumberland pupils debate climate change at mini COP29 event
On Friday 22 November, five schools from across the county came together to discuss global climate action in a mock UN summit hosted by...
Nov 28, 2024


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
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