The role of the Civic Head
17 July 2024
The town of Ashington came alive on Sunday 7th July, as residents and visitors alike gathered for the annual Ashington Community Fair Day.
01 July 2024
Ashington marked Armed Forces Day 2024 with a heartfelt tribute, honouring the brave men and women who serve in the British Armed Forces.
10 June 2024
This past Saturday, the heart of Northumberland beat with pride and joy as the annual Miners’ Picnic made a triumphant return to Woodhorn Museum.
29 May 2024
At the Ashington Town Council annual meeting last night, Tuesday 28th May 2024, Cllr Caroline Ball was elected as the new Civic Head, with Cllr Sophie Robinson elected Deputy Civic Head.
21 May 2024
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Northumberland Miners’ Picnic is making a grand comeback at the Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, 8th June, 2024.
20 May 2024
The Ashington Male Voice Choir held their annual concert this past Saturday, May 18th at the Holy Sepulchre Church. The prestigious event was attended by the Civic Head of Ashington, Cllr Victor Bridges.
22 April 2024
As St George’s day has come and gone, and the St George’s day parade was a huge success with hundreds turning up on Ashington main street, we have had some of the local shops decorate their windows in celebration for the patron saint of England.
11 April 2024
5 FUSILIERS will celebrate St George’s Day 2024 whilst also exercising their freedom of Northumberland with a special church service and parade through the streets of Ashington on Saturday 20th April 2024.
25 March 2024
What a historic and emotional day it was as I witnessed the Royal Navy officially hand over the ship’s bell and other artefacts from HMS Blyth to Blyth Town Council.
21 February 2024
A special train journey, along the new Northumberland passenger rail line, took place today (21st February 2024).