Northumberland County Council

Hexham Launches Bin the Butt Campaign to Combat Cigarette Litter

Hexham Launches Bin the Butt Campaign to Combat Cigarette Litter

Hexham tackles cigarette litter with “Bin the Butt” campaign. Stencils remind people to bin butts, avoid fines, and keep streets clean. Hexham Launches Bin the Butt Campaign to Combat Cigarette Litter Hexham started a “Bin the Butt” effort. It aims to make people think before dropping cigarette butts. Hexham’s high street got a £3.4 million…

WWII Bombs Halt Playpark Build Unearthing Dozens of Explosives

WWII Bombs Halt Playpark Build Unearthing Dozens of Explosives

Construction unearths nearly 200 WWII bombs at a Northumberland playpark site, halting the project and raising safety concerns. WWII Bombs Halt Playpark Build Unearthing Dozens of Explosives A construction crew found bombs in Northumberland. They were building a playpark in Wooler. Workers discovered nearly 200 unexploded bombs. These bombs date back to World War Two.…