LIBRARY ALERT: Morpeth Library will close at the earlier time of 5pm today

Morpeth Library will be unstaffed after 5pm on Fri 9th Oct. Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 4:45pm. The self service kiosk will be available to issue and return items after 5pm.

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HWRC (TIP): Prudhoe Household Waste Recovery Centre (Tip)

We are sorry to inform our residents that Prudhoe HWRC are unable to accept fridges until Monday 12th October 2026.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed bin collections at Choppington Bedlington and Cramlington

Due to operational issues today (Wednesday 7th) we have been unable to service bins in the following areas: Marlborough Terrace, Windsor Terrace & Glebe Terrace in Choppington and in the Northburn and Shankhouse areas of Cramlington as well as the Hartlands & Hartford Court areas of Bedlington. Residents are asked to leave bins out and we will return to service them as soon as we are able to. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed bin collections at Ashington and Lynemouth

Due to operational issues today we have been unable to service bins in Sea View, Church Sq, Market Sq, Dalton Ave & Albion Terrace in Lynemouth and also at Priary Dunes, Cruden Bay Close, Porthcawl, Waterville Grove, Saunton Way, Carnoustie Close in Ashington. We will return to service them as soon as we are able to and residents are asked to leave bins out please. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed bin collections at Ashington and Bedlington

Due to operational problems today (Monday) we have been unable to empty bins at Epsom Drive, Jubilee Estate and Black Close Bank areas of Ashington and in Bedlington at The Oval, Elenbel Avenue and Tomlea Avenue. We aim to return as soon as we can so residents are asked to leave their bins presented for collection. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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LIBRARY ALERT: Morpeth Library will close at the earlier time of 5pm today

Morpeth Library will be unstaffed after 5pm today (Fri 2nd Oct). Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 4:45pm. The self service kiosk will be available to issue and return items after 5pm.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed bins - parts of North Seaton Road, Ashington

Due to operational issues, parts of North Seaton road, Ashington were unable to be collected on Thursday. A team will return this morning to collect those properties affected. We apologise for any inconvenience, and thank residents for their patience and understanding.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed Recycling collections

Due to a vehicle breakdown we have been unable to complete refuse collections in the south east part of Prudhoe. Northumberland County Council would like to apologise to all households affected, and ask that they leave their bins out or present them for collection from 7am on Friday the 2nd of October.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Garden Waste Collection Delays

Due to technical issues, the garden waste collections on Runnymede Road, Ponteland numbers 1–78, have been delayed. Residents are advised to leave their garden waste bins out for collection. We aim to complete the outstanding collections tomorrow, Thursday 1 October. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank residents for their patience and understanding.

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CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: The Wildings, Bridge Street, Morpeth

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr B Ladhar has applied for The Wildings, Bridge Street, Morpeth to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended) and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004. A copy of the application and the plan accompanying it may be inspected at County Hall, Morpeth from Monday to Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within 21 days from the date of publication. Any such objection should be sent or delivered to the Proper Officer for Registration (ref. Heather Farrar) at the address given below: K. Lounton, Proper Officer for Registration, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed bins - Park Villas area of Ashington

We have been unable to complete one of our bin collection rounds today (Tuesday 29th) due to operational problems in Ashington (Park Villas area) we aim to return to complete these first thing tomorrow morning (Wednesday 30th). Apologies for any inconvenience.

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LIBRARY ALERT: Hexham Library will be closing at the earlier time of 5pm today

Hexham Library will be closing at the earlier time of 5pm today (Mon 28th Sep). Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 4:45pm. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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LIBRARY ALERT: Morpeth Library will close at the earlier time of 5pm today

Morpeth Library will be unstaffed after 5pm today (Fri 25th Sep). Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 4:45pm. The self service kiosk will be available to issue and return items after 5pm.

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SCHOOL ALERT: Queen Elizabeth High School - School Closed from 1pm Friday 25th September 2026

Queen Elizabeth High School will close from 1pm on Friday 25th September 2026 due to no water on site.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION CENTRE ALERT: ALNWICK REGISTRARS ALERT

Our registrar office at 27 Fenkle street, Alnwick will be closed for new appointments from 16:30pm 24th September 2026. Registration appointments will be available at our new location within Alnwick Playhouse from 29th September 2026 and at other locations throughout Northumberland as normal. If you have any queries, contact our registration team: 01665 602870, alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk

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ROAD ALERT: Works on Newbiggin Beach

The next phase of Newbiggin Beach profiling will take place from Monday the 28th of September for a period of 5 days. We advise that members of the public exercise caution during this time whilst in the area, and some parts of the beach will be inaccessible while work is undertaken with the use of heavy plant and machinery. We appreciate your patience during this time

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LIBRARY ALERT: Morpeth Library will be unstaffed after 5pm today

Morpeth Library will be unstaffed after 5pm today (Mon 21st Sep). Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 4:45pm. The self service kiosk will be available to issue and return items.

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LIBRARY ALERT: Haltwhistle Library will be closing at the earlier time of 4pm on Thurs 24th Sep

Haltwhistle Library will be closing at the earlier time of 4pm on Thurs 24th Sep. Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 3:45pm. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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LIBRARY ALERT: Hexham Library will be closing at the earlier time of 5pm on Mon 21st Sep

Hexham Library will be closing at the earlier time of 5pm on Mon 21st Sep. Public PCs and printing facilities will be available till 4:45pm. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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SCHOOL ALERT: James Calvert Spence College - School closed Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Coquet Community School (formerly James Calvert Spence College) will be closed on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September 2026 while the school moves to its new site.

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HWRC (TIP): North Seaton Household Waste Recovery Centre

North Seaton Household Waste Recovery Centre has opened.

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BIN COLLECTION ALERT: Missed Recycling Collections Thursday 17th September 2026

Unfortunately due to a vehicle breakdown we have been unable to complete recycling collections in the following areas: Gilsland, Greenhead, Haltwhistle and properties along the Military Road. We apologise to all of the residents affected, and we ask that they present their bins for collection from 7am on Friday 18th September. If we are unable to clear the bins in your location tomorrow, please present the bins again from 7am on Saturday 19th September 2026

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HWRC (TIP): Bebside Household Waste Recovery Center (Tip) Closed

Bebside Household Waste Recovery Centre (Tip) is currently closed due to high winds in the area. Please see our website for details on affected permits and other alternate sites that can be used. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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HWRC (TIP): North Seaton Household Waste Recovery Centre (Tip) Closed

North Seaton Household Waste Recovery Centre (Tip) is currently closed due to high winds in the area. Please see our website for details on affected permits and other alternate sites that can be used. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: 32 Bondgate Without, Alnwick

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr Damian Cruden has applied for 32 Bondgate Without, Alnwick to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended) and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004. A copy of the application and the plan accompanying it may be inspected at County Hall, Morpeth from Monday to Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within 21 days from the date of publication. Any such objection should be sent or delivered to the Proper Officer for Registration (ref. Heather Farrar) at the address given below: K. Lounton, Proper Officer for Registration, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF. Dated 17/9/2026

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CIVIL MARRIAGE PREMISES APPLICATION: 32 Bondgate Without, Alnwick

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL The Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Miss Nicola Hall has applied for 32 Bondgate Without, Alnwick to be approved for the solemnisation of civil marriages and the formation of civil partnerships in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended) and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004. A copy of the application and the plan accompanying it may be inspected at County Hall, Morpeth from Monday to Thursday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. and Fridays between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Any person may give notice in writing of an objection to the grant of approval, with reasons for the objection, within 21 days from the date of publication. Any such objection should be sent or delivered to the Proper Officer for Registration (ref. Heather Farrar) at the address given below: K. Lounton, Proper Officer for Registration, Northumberland County Council, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF. Dated 16/9/2026

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HWRC (TIP): Alnwick Household Waste Recovery Centre

Alnwick Household Waste Recovery Centre is unable to accept engine oil at the moment.

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HWRC (TIP): Hexham Household Waste Recovery Centre (Tip)

Hexham Household Waste Recovery Centre is unable to accept engine oil at the moment.

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PARKING ALERT: Newmarket West Car Park

Works are being undertaken adjacent to Newmarket West Car Park from the 7th September. The car park will initially be closed for 3 weeks and will gradually reopen to regular use.

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LIBRARY ALERT: Wylam Library will be closed on Tues 15th Sep

Wylam Library will be closed on Tuesday 15th September. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

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