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North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and county council leader Glen Sanderson on a bridge overlooking the A1.

New A1 study identifies dualling could bring millions more in benefits

Illicit tobacco and vapes found during police and trading standards raids in Newcastle. Photo: Northumbria Police.

Drone now in use to combat illegal tobacco trade

A design image for the new Maltings venue.

Council agrees additional funding for theatre regeneration in Berwick

The spaces offer a safe and friendly environment.

County opens its doors to Warm Community Spaces this winter

A council tax bill. Photo by Naomi Corrigan.

Vote drama as councillors in deadlock over council tax support scheme

The Acredale Industrial Estate in Eyemouth.

Housing association facing financial burden submits demolition bid

A section of Whitley Bay beach's promenade has fallen down. Photo: North Tyneside Council.

Council investigates Whitley Bay promenade damage

The M1 section of Morpeth, which includes St James Terrace, is an example of an area where existing permits expired at the end of October.

Council sets out why it has moved to digital parking permits

Quixwood Moor Wind Farm.

Decade-long wind farm extension gets green light

The Badger pub in Ponteland.

Plans submitted for various refurbishment works at pub

The site of the new Berwick hospital.

Group to look at public inquiry potential for new hospital in Berwick
A group of county councillors will be looking into the potential for making a formal request to the Secretary of State for Health for a public inquiry into the new Berwick hospital that has been delayed until 2028.
Andrew Coulson

David Smith MP with Baroness Hayman.

MP shares local farming concerns with ministers

Starbucks in Berwick.

Bid for electric vehicle charging stations at Starbucks in Berwick

Ian Lavery MP.

The Royal Mail's delivery problems need to be sorted urgently

St Mary's Lighthouse and causeway.

Council earmarks £1.7m for reconstruction of causeway to St Mary's Lighthouse

John Lamont MP and Kezz Petronelli-Stone delivering an A1 dualling petition to Downing Street.

Campaigners deliver A1 dualling petition to Downing Street

Blyth and Ashington MP Ian Lavery.

MPs call on Chancellor to end £1.2bn pension 'injustice' facing ex-miners

Joe Morris, MP for the Hexham constituency.

County MP welcomes new Warm Homes Loan Scheme

North Northumberland MP David Smith.

MP welcomes Budget support for families but Tories claim farmers let down

A CGI of how the new Berwick Academy could look.

New Berwick Academy project gets formal planning green light

Th A1 between Morpeth and Alnwick.

A1 dualling 'step closer' as Government pledges to change investment rules

A CGI of the QTS data centre in Cambois.

Chancellor promises new tests for data centres after 'pincer movement' fear

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Apprenticeships plan must be 'just the start' of push to end NEET crisis

Oak Drive in Alnwick.

Amended parking restrictions approved on Alnwick industrial estate

Padgepool Place in Wooler.

New parking restrictions approved in Wooler town centre

Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson and David Smith MP.

Government's pledge to support Rothbury Estate bid questioned by Tories

Cllr Nick Oliver.

Thousands face council tax bill increase under latest support scheme changes

The proposed development site in Newbiggin.

Plans approved for 53 new homes in Newbiggin
Plans for 53 new homes in Newbiggin have received the green light.
Ian Smith

Council tenants may be eligible for home energy efficiency upgrades.

Council tenants urged not to miss out on free improvements

Residents and visitors will access the site via the existing residential access from Reiverdale Road.

Bid for 13 new homes in Ashington gets the green light

The former Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth has now been fully demolished.

Former leisure centre demolished as parking spaces project enters final stages

Glebe Mews. Picture: Google

Proposed new children’s home in Bedlington approved by council

A public consultation event for the Blyth Relief Road.

Mayoral authority to work with council on relief road funding

North East mayor Kim McGuinness.

Mayor branded 'megalomaniac' as tourist tax feud erupts

Morpeth Golf Club.

Fresh bid for two padel courts in Morpeth gets the green light

Knocklaw Park, Rothbury.

Rothbury housing plan gets the green light despite concerns

Dashcam footage has shown a string of near misses on the A1 in Northumberland.

Dashcam footage shows shocking near misses on A1 in Northumberland

Campaigners walking the length of Northumberland to gather support for the petition to dual the A1. Photo: James Robinson/LDRS.

A1 dualling campaigner joined by Instagram star in epic hike

North Northumberland MP David Smith.

MP welcomes crackdown on unfair parking fines

A pedestrian crossing is to be introduced on the main road through Wylam.

New pedestrian crossing planned to alleviate safety concerns in village

Part of the Whitehouse Farm Centre site.

Centre bids for festive cabins and snack hut

Cllr John Harrison and North Tyneside’s Elected Mayor, Karen Clark, at the new homes in Wallsend

Derelict site projects provide 16 new homes in North Tyneside

The Maltings site in Berwick.

Residents invited to support Berwick Heritage call for a Maltings re-think

Cllr Carl Johnson. Picture: North Tyneside Council

Council forecasting 'significant' £11.6 million overspend on budget

A publicity image for Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight.

Council advice on protecting yourself from bogus waste collectors
As part of Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight, Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the simple steps they can take to make sure their household waste is disposed of safely and legally.
Andrew Coulson

Susan Dungworth, the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner.

Police boss issues A1 safety plea after 11th fatal crash of year

The former Stanton Lodge Care Home, Shiremoor. Picture: Chronicle

Council launches compulsory purchase proceedings on derelict sites

Plans have been approved on appeal for 180 new holiday lodges and a leisure hub in Swarland.

Golf course set to be reduced to 12 holes after developer wins planning appeal

The pertly built house on Runneymede Road, Ponteland.

Planning appeal over partly built home in Ponteland is dismissed

Ellingham Hall.

Council planners refuse wedding venue's spa and leisure plans

A view of the proposed development site in Amble.

Plans for up to 300 new homes to be discussed at public consultation event

It is a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the 3km protection zone to house or net all poultry and captive birds to keep them separate from wild birds. Photo: Getty Images.

Public urged to follow rules to help contain bird flu outbreak in county

Photos of gas boilers from Pixabay.

Residents encouraged to apply for gas safety checks

Jamie Driscoll.

Former North of Tyne Mayor to appear in Alnwick with new report

A computer generated image of how the site might look.

Bid for a new housing development close to Metro station

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