John James Munroe (JJM) is 90 years of age.

World Environment Day can be traced back to a warm June in Stockholm, Sweden 50 years ago.

TOWN COUNCILLOR - SEATON WARD

An election has been called for the vacancy in the Seaton Ward.

Nominations are invited from today until 4:00pm on 10th June 2022. If more than one person is nominated, an election will be held on Thursday 7th July 2022.

For more information, please contact Northumberland County Council Elections Office on (01670) 624811.

Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland has benefitted from a £4 million investment from one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers, EG Group.

Hirst Park (Flower Park). Join us on Saturday June 4th 10am - 3pm

A new Starbucks Drive Thru is set to open in Ashington, creating more than a dozen jobs.

The Ashington & District Male Voice Choir’s Annual  Concert held at Holy Sepulchre Church had a marvellous audience of about 120

Ashington Town Council has been left sad and dismayed by the vandalism of young trees in Paddock Wood at Seaton Hirst.

The trees were planted in 2020 as an extension to the commemorative project marking the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. A total of 75 trees were planted around the town, and the five planted at Paddock Wood have been destroyed, in what can only be described as wilful and mindless vandalism.

Cllr Jim Lang, Chair of the Climate Change group and ward Cllr for the area was at a loss as to why anybody would do this, he said:

 “An individual or group sadly went to some effort to break these young trees and to try and destroy the hard work that is being put into this community. Paddock Wood is there to be enjoyed by people of all ages.”

The incident has been reported to the Police and the Council’s CCTV is being checked. However, if anyone saw anything or knows who was responsible, please contact the Police or email the Council at clerk@ashingtontowncouncil.gov.uk

Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors at Northumberland College has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal.

The Civic Head of Ashington, Cllr Bob Walkinshaw attended the Male Voice Choir’s Annual Concert on Saturday 21st May 2022.