Second £4bn Data Centre Planned in Northumberland
Plans for a second multi-billion pound data centre in Northumberland have been submitted, with an estimated cost of £3.84 billion, promising hundreds of jobs.
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Northumberland Hits Record 11M Visitors in 2025
Northumberland welcomed a record 11 million tourists in 2025, the first time visitor numbers exceeded pre-pandemic levels, boosting the local economy to £1.58 billion.
Northumberland Council Balances Budget Despite £9M Overspends
Northumberland County Council balanced its budget despite £4.25M overspend in adult social care and £4.98M in children's services, driven by rising demand and costly placements.
Northumberland Council OKs £130k Consultancy for Debt Review
Northumberland County Council's cabinet has agreed to spend £130,000 on consultants to reassess the restructuring of £80 million debt owed by its development company, Advance Northumberland, citing geopolitical changes.
Three Options for Northumberland Crash Blackspot Upgrade
Northumberland County Council has unveiled three options to upgrade Swinhoe Crossroads, a notorious crash blackspot, after years of collisions and a petition with 1,000 signatures.
Blood Scandal Compensation 'Still Falls Short', Says MP
Ian Lavery MP warns that the infected blood compensation scheme still falls short, citing cases like constituent Sean Cavens who would lose out on lump sum payments.
Former Labour Minister Knighted in Northumberland Honours
Former Labour minister Christopher Mullin is knighted for political and public service in Northumberland's King's Birthday Honours, alongside other notable recipients including NHS leader Samantha Allen.
North East Chef Wins National Sustainability Award
Ian Waller, head chef at Michelin-starred Restaurant Pine in Northumberland, has won a national sustainability excellence award at the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2026.
National Trust Urges Visitors to Avoid BBQs at Hadrian's Wall
The National Trust warns visitors against portable barbecues and campfires after two fires at Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO site, risked damage to archaeology and wildlife.
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