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A vibrant wildflower meadow in Corbridge has reached peak bloom this month, showcasing the success of England’s mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) planning laws. The environmental project has transformed a lowland meadow that was in poor condition into a thriving, colourful haven for local pollinators, birds, and wildlife. Wildflowers such as pignut, yellow-rattle, bird’s-foot trefoil, and ox-eye daisy are now well-established across the site, providing a rich and continu

Northumberland is celebrating after achieving a fantastic 14 prestigious Green Flags – the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Presented by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the award, now in its 30th year, honours parks and green spaces that meet the highest standards of environmental management, maintenance, and community involvement. The 14 Northumberland parks have been awarded Green Flags in 2026 are: Alexandra Park (Cramlington) Astley Pa

Cabinet Members at Northumberland County Council have approved additional funding for the A193 seafront travel corridor for walking, wheeling and cycling. Members welcomed the recommendation for an additional £3.8m investment into the scheme to enhance the link between Kingsway in Blyth and Old Hartley and improve the A190 from its junction with the A193 towards Seaton Delaval Hall, improving safety, accessibility and connection to the wider area. The revised £13.5m scheme

Community groups across Northumberland have been showcasing how a funding boost has improved the sustainability of their projects. Nine community groups which were awarded funding from the County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund gathered at Morpeth County Hall for a morning of presentations, networking and idea sharing. Blyth Riverside Resource Centre, Queen’s Hall in Hexham, Felton Climate and Nature (CAN), Coquet River Action Group (CRAG), Cramlington and District