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Ashington’s much-loved Fair Day is being reimagined for 2026 as the Sound Futures Festival — a vibrant, youth-led celebration of music, creativity and community taking place at People’s Park on Saturday 22nd August, from 11am to 6pm.

Ashington Town Council is pleased to confirm that the next round of its Small Grant Fund will open for applications on Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Ashington Town Council is proud to announce it has awarded £71,547 to 18 outstanding local organisations through its Annual Grants Scheme

Most well-attended service to date marks Woodhorn Museum gathering on Saturday 13th June 2026

Residents embrace climate action as community event draws visitors from across the area

Northumberland County Council is asking residents what they want their county to look like in the decades ahead. Ashington Town Council is encouraging local people to get involved.

Ashington Town Council’s Small Grant Fund has awarded a total of £1,060 to three local organisations following the May 2026 funding round

The memorial service, led by Ministers of Ashington Churches Together, forms a central part of the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic,

Illegal motorcycle, e-bike and e-scooter riders are being put on notice as police, and partners combine forces to tackle anti-social behaviour that continues to affect communities across Northumberland.

Grassroots community projects across Northumberland are set to benefit from a major funding boost, with a strong local impact in Ashington.