Banks Mining hits out at 'absolutely perverse' Highthorn decision
The boss of Banks Mining has slammed the Communities Secretary for his decision to ignore the planning inspector's recommendation and refuse a surface mine in Northumberland.
Figures reveal the public cost of fly-tipping in Northumberland
An agricultural expert is warning of the ‘hidden cost’ of fly-tipping, after it was revealed that Northumberland County Council spent more than £100,000 cleaning it up over a 12-month period.