Toponymy
The name Ashington comes from the earlier form Essendene, which has been referenced since 1170. This may have originated from a … See more

Rail
Construction is currently underway on the construction of the Northumberland Line, which will reinstate passenger railway services from … See more

The previous system of first school, middle school and high school used in Ashington was phased out in September 2015, with Bothal Middle School and Hirst Park Middle School … See more

The local newspapers are: the Evening Chronicle, The Journal. These papers cover Tyneside and south east Northumberland. … See more

Ashington is in south east Northumberland, which is a largely urban area adjacent to Newcastle. Most of the area is of flat ground formed … See more

Museums and libraries
A reasonable-sized public library is based in the Leisure Centre on Lintonville Terrace at the northern fringes of the town. The local museum is at Woodhorn pit. It is mainly a museum of the town's mining history with pictures … See more

There are many General Practitioner (GP) surgeries in Ashington. The main Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington is located at the north east of the town near Woodhorn. … See more