James Robinson
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Councillor claims Northumberland roads being 'destroyed' by utility companies
A Northumberland councillor said poor quality repairs rather than potholes were the source of many issues on the county's roads → Read More
Councillor blames 'Greggs diet' for high level of childhood obesity
The Conservative councillor also said there was a constant queue of cars at his local McDonalds → Read More
Dentists could be offered cash incentives to fill north Northumberland shortfall
Two practices in Berwick have closed since the pandemic → Read More
Transport secretary tight-lipped on dualling of the A1 in Northumberland
Questions remain over the future of plans to dual the A1 in Northumberland after the Transport Secretary declined to commit to the project. Speaking at Newsham in Blyth on Monday, secretary of state Mark Harper said the Government would not be commenting before it was ready - but added he was well aware of the campaign to dual the road and that Berwick MP Anne Marie Trevelyan had been making the… → Read More
Opening of Northumberland Line railway link delayed until 2024
As part of the project, six new stations will be built at Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Delaval and Northumberland Park → Read More
Blyth councillor resigns as chair of licensing committee after drink driving
The Northumberland County Councillor has issued an apology after admitting the charge in court → Read More
Increase in the number of children cared for by Northumberland County Council
There has been a slowdown in the number of children exiting the care system → Read More
First pictures of plan to build affordable flats at 19th century chapel
Plans to bring new life to a historic Methodist chapel have taken a step forward → Read More
Councillor expelled from Labour joins independent group
The Bywell councillor was kicked out of Labour after liking posts on social media → Read More
Taxi fares in Northumberland could increase by 5% for second year in a row
The increase applies to the maximum fee hackney carriages would be able to charge → Read More
Council commit to doubling council tax on second homes
Around 75% of the homes in one popular coastal village are classed as second homes → Read More
Uncertainty sees farmer facing £30,000 loss in income
It follows the Future of Farming inquiry launched by the council last year → Read More
Town set for new mechanics despite objection from town council
Residents had raised concerns about noise and road safety → Read More
Ex-council leader slams successor over budget consultation
The Lib Dem leader felt opposition councillors should have been more involved in the process → Read More
School hoping to replace 'temporary' classrooms in place for decades
The school is calling for public support as the mobile classrooms are no longer fit for purpose after being built 40 years ago. → Read More
Man handed restraining order after being found guilty of harassing MP
The man appeared in court on Wednesday and was found guilty by magistrates → Read More
Clubhouse plans hit with major setback after plan to remove trees refused
The plans had received widespread support from local residents because each tree would be replaced with another two → Read More
Children missing school as parents can't afford to dry uniforms or pay for lunch
Attendance levels have still not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the cost of living crisis is having an impact → Read More
Council tax in Northumberland set to rise by 4.63% alongside £17 million in cuts
The leader of the council had previously promised to "look very hard" to avoid such an increase → Read More
Construction of state-of-the-art 'energy hub' in Blyth to start this month
The site will deliver science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education → Read More