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Drone images show Northumberland Line road bridge being …

Northumberland County Council[1] has confirmed its landmark project to bring passenger rail back to South East Northumberland[2] remains on track to open next summer.
It comes as the project hit the latest in a serious of major milestones with the inst…

Scepticism remains as Rishi Sunak promises Blyth relief road

A former council leader remains sceptical about a Blyth Relief Road project becoming reality despite the Prime Minister name-checking the route in a speech.
The Prime Minister announced £460m to guarantee the delivery of 21 road schemes and the launch …

Council confirm major road won’t be closed for 16 months

Northumberland County Council[1] has been forced to clarify that it will not be closing a major route in and out of Blyth[2] for 16 months.
Concerns were raised by local residents after a temporary traffic regulation order relating to Laverock Hall Roa…

Major track works complete in Ashington as work on …

Major track works on part of the Northumberland Line have been carried out.
Engineers have been replacing part of the track in Ashington[1], with a fresh set of points installed so trains can access the station platform. The team has been working in th…