Northumberland's council leader vows to persist in campaigning for A1 dualling after a Labour minister calls the project 'weak value for money' in a Commons debate, following six deaths in accidents.
Northumberland County Council reports £4.5M overspend on external residential childcare, with average weekly cost per child rising to £6,592. Officials accuse private providers of 'morally reprehensible' billing practices.
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition backing a campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland after recent fatal accidents, with political and business leaders joining calls for safety improvements.
Politicians from Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and independents unite to demand funding review after six deaths in crashes on single-carriageway stretches.
Marion Dickson, an NHS director, supports the Journal and Chronicle campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland after six deaths in a month, citing increasing traffic and safety concerns.
A petition to dual the A1 in Northumberland gains hundreds of signatures, backed by Mayor Kim McGuinness, after six deaths in recent crashes. Locals say 'saving lives is more important than saving money'.
A coalition of leaders demands dualling of the A1 in Northumberland after six deaths in three crashes in weeks. Petition launched to urge government action.
ChronicleLive has launched a petition calling for the dualling of the A1 in Northumberland after six fatalities in weeks. Over 50 have died in 20 years on the road, which also hampers economic growth.
ChronicleLive launches campaign to dual the A1 in Northumberland after 49 fatal accidents in 20 years and six more deaths in recent crashes, urging government to reconsider scrapped upgrade.
Former Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan claims civil servants opposed the A1 dualling scheme, delaying progress despite £60m spent on prep work before Labour scrapped it.
Nearly 1,500 Northumberland residents were overcharged council tax due to a calculation error in a new support scheme, sparking fears of pushing vulnerable people into poverty.
Northumberland councillors warn Government plans to transfer taxi licensing to the North East Mayoral Authority face unique geographical challenges, favouring a hybrid model.
The A1 in Northumberland is closed in both directions near Earsdon and Acklington after a collision, causing heavy traffic and delays since 4:30pm.
Khaled Hassan was found unresponsive in his cell at HMP Northumberland after inhaling synthetic cannabinoid Spice, a report found. He was serving nine and a half years for setting a rough sleeper on fire.
Barry Churchill thanked Nexus operations managers Louis Meach and Alan Hudson for safely returning his Rhodesian Ridgeback Bobby after he escaped onto Metro tracks in Gosforth.
A woman in Northumberland received a fraudulent letter claiming she won £800,000 in a FIFA World Cup lottery. Authorities warn residents to be vigilant.
Police are investigating two burglaries in Northumberland: a farm near Wooler where a motorbike and tools were stolen, and a mountain biking shop in Rothbury where cycles and e-bikes were taken.
Barry Churchill felt a 'wave of relief' after Tyne and Wear Metro staff found his Rhodesian Ridgeback Bobby, who escaped from a dog sitter's home in Gosforth on June 19.
A woman in her 50s died after a grey BMW 5 Series collided with a white Mercedes HGV on the A1 near Causey Park, Northumberland. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
A police car was damaged after a suspected stolen van reversed into it in Northumberland. The van was later found abandoned near Widdrington Holy Trinity Church; occupants fled on foot.
Northumberland schools' cash reserves fell from £4.7m to £2.1m in 2025/26, a drop of over 50%, due to inflation, pay rises, and falling pupil numbers, putting pressure on finances.
Restaurant Pine in Northumberland has been shortlisted for Best Restaurant of the Year outside London at the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2026, after earning praise from Gary Lineker and Jodie Comer.
More than 140,000 reports have been made via Northumberland's Fix My Street system since its launch in 2023, with three-quarters logged by the public.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been selected as one of five national wildfire response teams, part of a £100 million government investment following record wildfires that scorched 47,879 hectares last year.
Golden eagle Squeagle was found with 17 shotgun pellets in her body and wings after travelling through Northumberland. Police appeal for information.
Northumberland County Council shares image of wildfire devastation at Druridge Bay and warns public as high temperatures and dry conditions keep wildfire risk high.
Northumberland is 'extremely vulnerable' to wildfires due to the ongoing heatwave. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid barbecues and campfires to prevent devastating blazes.
Over the Dunes, the North East's first completely alcohol and drug free festival, takes place at Druridge Bay in July, with fewer than 50 tickets remaining.
Matfen Hall in Northumberland has opened The Douglas, an 18-hole championship golf course, as part of a multi-million-pound redevelopment. The course debuted alongside The Himalayas putting green.
British troops trained for potential conflict with Russia in Northumberland forests, using drones and advanced tech in Exercise Viking Strike, reflecting lessons from Ukraine.