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We have been alerted to a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order as follows: – 133748564 Matfen Terrace and North View. Northumberland County Council – To carry out resurfacing works in the carriageway. Expected work to take place 05/06/2023 to 09/06/2023 between the hours of 08:00 – 16:00. Please call Northumberland County Council on 0345 600 6400 […]

We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in a funding bid to Sea Changes Coastal Fountain fund and have secured a donation of  £2500 towards the purchase of a water bottle refill station to be located on the Promenade. We are working up the project scheme with a local contractor which will […]

Promoting the 30 x 30 Conservation Action Focus, the Coastline Runner is running from Newbiggin-by-the-Sea to Alnmouth, continuing his mission to stop plastic pollution from the British foreshores. So far, Luke has run over 500km and collected 500kg of foreshore plastic, but his mission continues today. On the 24th May at 1030 a.m., Luke Douglas-Home […]

A partial seasonal dog ban on Newbiggin Bay came back into effect on May 1. In 2011 Northumberland County Council first put in place an exclusion order on dogs accessing parts of beaches at Newbiggin (and Blyth) over the summer months. Dogs are also not allowed in any enclosed children’s play areas all year round. […]

Newbiggin by the Sea has many wonderful Independent Businesses and last night two were celebrated as being best in Northumberland at the England Business Awards 2023. Ocean Bloom – Winner of the Best Florist in Northumberland 2023 The Front Traditional Fish and Chip Shop – Winner of the Best Fish and Chip Shop in Northumberland […]

Milburn Park Play Area will be officially opened tomorrow morning at 10am. All are welcome to attend. The Town Council have adjusted the plans for Milburn Park to no longer include the splash play that was consulted on in 2021. Members felt the maintenance costs of splash play would be too costly and due to […]