This short film, created by Luk-Luk Productions, features Wansbeck Wanderers Walking Football, a thriving local group that welcomes players from age 18 right through to over 80.

Northumberland County Council has announced an election for one Parish Councillor position in Ashington (Hirst Ward). Nomination Deadline: Friday 19th September 2025 at 4pm

Prospective candidates must hand-deliver their nomination papers to:

Elections Office, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF Office hours: 9am - 4pm (working days only, excluding bank holidays)

This short film, created by LukLuk Productions, was filmed during a Wellbeing Wednesday session at the Hirst Welfare Centre, run by Wansbeck Community Links.

Ashington Town Council is delighted to share in thanks alongside the Ashington Community Litter Project to SUEZ recycling and recovery UK for their generous donation.

Northumberland County Council have provided us with the following update on the building on our High Street that was previously occupied by Quay Furniture.

Following the sad passing of Councillor Victor Bridges, a casual vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for Hirst Ward.

Local youth organisations and Ashington Town Council have joined forces in a collaboration aimed at strengthening youth voice and services across the community.

Leading colleges from across the North East were joined by Mayor Kim McGuinness at a strategically focussed roundtable marking the launch of a powerful new partnership designed to drive economic growth, advance social justice, foster innovation, and place a sustained spotlight on the collective impact of the region’s further and higher education colleges.

Ashington Town Council, Finance and General Services Committee meeting is being held on Tuesday 9th September, starting at 6:00pm. The meeting is held in the Town Hall, Council Chamber, 65 Station Road, Ashington, NE63 8RX.

Ashington has seen significant enforcement action in the fight against fly tipping in the first six months of the crackdown on fly tipping with 69 cases being investigated and progressed as part of Northumberland County Council’s enhanced programme on illegal waste dumping.

The results demonstrate strong collaboration between Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council in tackling fly tipping in one of the county’s identified hotspot areas, with almost 70% of investigated cases resulting in either fines of up to £1,000 or prosecution proceedings.