Northumberland County Council3 hrs agoWork starts on £16m leisure developmentA five-screen cinema and restaurants are being built in Ashington as part of a regeneration scheme.3 hrs ago2 days agoYouths leave residents living 'in fear and misery'Bike-riding youths in a Northumberland park scare locals by throwing bricks and smashing windows.2 days ago3 days agoSecond home council tax doubling raises millionsLocal authorities with many second homes are boosting their income by charging double council tax. 3 days ago7 May 2026Port expansion plans could bring 'hundreds of jobs'The Port of Blyth expansion will enable it to handle larger offshore energy projects, bosses say.7 May 20265 May 2026More patrols at park hit by antisocial behaviourPolice say they have spoken to some of the children involved and seized e-scooters and e-bikes.5 May 20264 May 2026County's fight to secure Royal Navy ship's anchorA council leader says a request for HMS Northumberland's anchor was turned down.4 May 202630 Apr 2026Plea to report 'moron' electric motorbike pestsNorthumberland councillor Wayne Daley says nuisance electric motorbike riders should be reported.30 Apr 202622 Apr 2026School strikes called off after head steps downTeachers at the Northumberland school say strikes will resume if pupil behaviour does not improve.22 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Head teacher at troubled school steps downAn interim executive board will oversee the appointment of a new head at Haydon Bridge.21 Apr 2026...
