Bin wagon on summers day

August Bank Holiday bin collections

27 Aug 2021

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

Football at the corner of bright green pitch

Firefighters kick off charity football match

26 Aug 2021

Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service went head-to-head in their first footballing derby at the weekend to raise money for charity.

Duchess of Northumberland presenting the award to Mrs Hannah Crackett

Queen's posthumous bravery award for tragic coach driver  

16 Aug 2021

A coach driver who died in the French Alps trying to save the passengers on board has received a posthumous Queen's Commendation for Bravery. 

Cllrs Sanderson and Wearmouth seated on the special train

First trains travel on proposed Northumberland Line route

12 Aug 2021

Special rail services have run between Newcastle and Morpeth, as plans to reintroduce passenger trains on the Northumberland Line gather pace.

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Appeal launched to shut down illegal tobacco dealers 

10 Aug 2021

Locals in Northumberland are being urged to help shut down criminals dealing illegal tobacco this summer as new figures show “tab houses” and shops are the two main sources for children and adults in the region. 

Photo of signal box on Northumberland Line

Rail line major contract awarded

04 Aug 2021

The contractor to build six new stations on the Northumberland Line has been confirmed. 

Computer design of a new play area in Newbiggin by the Sea

Council funding approval gives green light to Newbiggin play area 

03 Aug 2021

Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has approved £50,000 of funding towards a high-quality new play area in Newbiggin by the Sea, which will enable the scheme to commence. 

Two people jumping in the air with Active Northumberland t-shirts on

Mams on the Move Summer Roadshow

02 Aug 2021

Active Northumberland’s Mams on the Move Roadshow is coming to south-east Northumberland this summer to help ease new mams back into being active.  

Tape saying counterfeit products

Firm prosecuted for selling counterfeit car parts  

02 Aug 2021

An independent company based in Northumberland has been prosecuted and fined over £15,000 for supplying counterfeit car parts.