Newsham Station in Blyth

Newsham Station opening date confirmed

28 Feb 2025

The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday, March 17th. 

Image demonstrating Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

26 Feb 2025

Work has started to refurbish the run down outdoor Multi Use Games Area on the welfare site, into a vibrant outdoor sport area with new floodlighting.  

Newsham rail station

Latest Northumberland Line station to open in coming weeks

21 Feb 2025

The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line is set to open mid March. 

Drummers performing in Ashington

Ashington lit-up as thousands flock to events

21 Feb 2025

More than 6,000 people attended the first two family-friendly events commissioned by the County Council in Ashington - with a host of other events set to take place in 2025. 

A calculator

Budget approved by council

20 Feb 2025

A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council. 

Young people elected to Northumberland's Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament

Young people in the county go to the polls

20 Feb 2025

Thousands of pupils from across Northumberland went to the polls to select their new Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members.

Image demonstrating Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time 

Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time 

19 Feb 2025

A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for a second time for failing to comply with the Private Water Supply Regulations which are in place to protect public health. 

The Blyth Celebrates logo

Blyth Celebrates: A year of festivals, events, and fun for all

17 Feb 2025

Blyth is set to embark on an exciting new chapter with the launch of Blyth Celebrates, a transformative year-long programme designed to bring the community together while showcasing the rich heritage and bright future of Northumberland’s largest town. 

Image demonstrating Blyth town centre apartment scheme takes a step forward 

Blyth town centre apartment scheme takes a step forward 

12 Feb 2025

Plans to convert an old and underused building in the centre of Blyth into one and two-bedroom rental apartments took another step forward this week. 

A picture of a girl on a bike

Blyth transport investment plans on the move

11 Feb 2025

Transport connectivity in Blyth is on track for major improvements over the coming years. 

Image demonstrating Share your thoughts on wheeled action sports in Northumberland

Share your thoughts on wheeled action sports in Northumberland

05 Feb 2025

  Northumberland County Council has put together a short survey to get residents thoughts on wheeled action sports including skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, rollerblading, and scooter riding.