Northumberland County Council3 days agoCould AI help councils protect against floods?Northumberland County Council is testing how AI can speed up flood planning decisions.3 days ago29 Dec 2025Bus lane fines generate £2.1m across regionNewcastle City Council came out on top with the highest number of fines issued this year.29 Dec 202528 Dec 2025Rural councils say new funding plan falls shortCouncillors in County Durham and Northumberland say the plans short-change their communities.28 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Businesses 'open as usual' after chimney collapseShoppers are urged to support businesses in a market town, as building repairs could take months.23 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Gormley backs out of fire station gallery plansThe sculptor, who wanted to turn the Hexham site into a gallery, says he is disappointed.17 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Formal bid to extend railway lineThe council wants funding for Newbiggin-by-the-Sea to be added to the Northumberland Line.15 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Thousands axed from council house waiting listA Northumberland councillor says the change removes people with "no chance" from the register.10 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Gormley-linked fire station plans on holdAngel of the North artist Sir Antony Gormley wants to turn the disused station into an art studio.3 Dec 20252 Dec 2025First phase of data centre works given go-aheadUS firm QTS eventually plans to build 10 data halls, which it says will create thousands of jobs.2 Dec 2025...
