How are all my fellow #GivEnergy refugees doing?

What a glorious day! Here’s a few images from today’s fun at #AmblePuffinFestival #puffintheatreclub #JamieandGeorgie #BareToedAerial #SimonWoodDrum

The puffins are getting ready for their festival weekend: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/05/22/l...

Over 70 artworks feature in this open exhibition entitled 'Amble, Northumberland, England' at Dovecote Street Arts, Dovecote St, Amble NE65 0DX. 23 May - 7 June.

There's a fascinating exhibition on fishermen's ganseys at Dry Water Arts. Wellwood St, Amble NE65 0FG. 11-3pm Until 5 June.

Celebrations begin as Amble's Little Shore awarded bathing water status: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/05/15/n...

Why exactly would a Thailand-based economic migrant secretly give Nigel Farage £5 million as a 'reward' for delivering Brexit? I won't get to ask either of them this question but every single journalist & broadcaster granted access could...

Puffin Festival inspired design needs your vote! www.theambler.co.uk/2026/05/08/p...

Here's a look ahead to some of the wonderful events at Amble Puffin Festival 23 + 24 May. More on the website: www.amblepuffinfest.co.uk

Amble Puffin Festival leaflets! www.amblepuffinfest.co.uk

Another shoutout for anyone wanting a stall during Amble Puffin Festival; Sat 23 and Sun 24 May. Limited numbers now. Please email julia [at] ambledevelopmenttrust[dot]org[dot]uk

The latest edition of The Ambler is out now but you can also read it online: www.theambler.co.uk/back-issues-...

Far side of the moon released by NASA today. 🧪🔭

"Very disappointing", " a puzzling decision", "Amble deserves better". Some of the comments voicing the anger and disappointment felt, as NCC refuse the community asset transfer of the old school sports hall. www.theambler.co.uk/2026/04/02/a...

Amble's banking hub has moved to its permanent home on Queen Street: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/03/13/b...

Amble, Warkworth, Hauxley and Acklington have joined forces to bid for the UK Town of Culture award. The 4 parishes are bounded by the river Coquet. “We hope to tell the story of our journey through our industrial heritage to the vibrant, creative destination we are at today.”

International (Mad Jam) Woman wins double gold for her marmalade: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/03/06/m...

Meet Sarah Dalrymple: RSPB Coquet Island's new manager www.theambler.co.uk/2026/03/06/m...

CANNIBALS.

Northumberland County Council's library service is being redesigned and that would include changes to Amble Library opening times. They need your input on their proposals. Have a look and take part in their online consultation here: northumberland.gov.uk/libraries-an...

Work begins to create zebra crossing on Amble arterial route: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/02/25/w...

Work to repair Amble's Coble Quay walkway is now dependent on a complex land deal, The Ambler has learned. www.theambler.co.uk/2026/02/23/c...

When Norfolk Police ask Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor if he has any special dietary requirements whilst in custody:

Heartbreaking: Right now, thousands of Puffins are washing up along our coasts and further afield. It is devastating to see. These birds are Red-listed in the UK and already under serious pressure. Mass deaths like this, known as a “seabird wreck”, can take years for colonies to recover from...

Parking fees scrapped as Amble venue sees drop in customers: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/02/18/p...

Happy Valentine’s Day, from us to you. Tag your exes. Xoxox

Delight as popular Amble beach is shortlisted for bathing water status: www.theambler.co.uk/2026/02/13/d...

This is a real timelapse video of the Moon transiting in front of the Earth. It was captured by the Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft in November 2022 while flying at it's furthest point from the Earth. The video covers about 3.75 hours of real time. 🔭🧪

⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️ 📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

Issue #156 of The Ambler is online now: www.theambler.co.uk/back-issues-...

**Amble Pier and Breakwater closed due to stormy weather** Please note, the pier and south breakwater will be closed from 1500hrs this afternoon and will be reopened tomorrow, Friday 06th February time to be confirmed. Photo by Jeremy Henderson

So it may have looked a bit like a huge fluffed-up chicken in foul (fowl?) weather conditions at East Chevington this morning, but this unringed, untagged young White-tailed Eagle was absolute delight #UKbirding #NEbirding

Five of 14 newly built affordable bungalows have been let to people with a connection to Amble, The Ambler has learned. www.theambler.co.uk/2026/02/02/f...

EXCLUSIVE: Shock as Duke axes supported housing on Amble development www.theambler.co.uk/2026/01/27/s...

Happy Christmas everyone. If you would like to read the latest Ambler online, click on the link: www.theambler.co.uk/wp-content/u...

The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland presented Paul Rigby, chair of Amble Development Trust with the King's Award today. The prestigious award is the equivalent of an MBE for organisations, & is given in recognition of all the volunteers who have given their time and efforts over the last 31 years.

The Amble yarn bombers have been busy! Excellent work!

Impressive medal haul for Amble Kickboxers: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/10/i...

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/art...

Some thoughts on the Australian social media ban... a significant, symbolic step. A government that is trying to put the well-being and interests of its young people ahead of vested interests. British politicians should take note @theleaduk.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/theleadu...

TIL about a memorial ceremony in Iceland in 2019 to mark the end of a glacier, changing the place name from Okjökull to Ok (jökull = glacier). Uncompromising wording on the bronze plaque: "This is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it".

Good news as Amble's public toilets have finally reopened, after a two year wait and an estimated £180k refurbishment: www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/05/a...

“Everyone loves my gran. We’re recognised all over now, and restaurants are asking us if we will do a piece with them." How an Amble lad's post went viral and sparked an idea to help local businesses. www.theambler.co.uk/2025/12/02/g...

We’ve mapped the mansion tax. You can see who's paying - which constituency, which postcode - and how many "mansions" are near you. Full interactive map here 👇

Amble’s Christmas lights parade - and Amble Coastal Rowing Club excelling themselves with their float, the RMS Mauretania.

Epic skies at Goswick right now. Though tbh I think I’d rather be looking at them on my phone screen like you are, rather than standing here dreading the next 30 mph hail storm 😂

Amble Development Trust are 'thrilled and deeply honoured' to receive a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The prestigious award is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. #KAVS2025 www.theambler.co.uk/2025/11/14/a...

Amble Development Trust is ‘absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured’ to receive The King's Award for Voluntary Service. The award is in recognition of 31 years of volunteer-led regeneration of the town. #KAVS2025 @KingsAwardVS www.theambler.co.uk/2025/11/14/a...

Job ad - Project officer for Northumberland Coast Dark Skies www.northumberlandcoast-nl.org.uk/news/were-hi...

Crown Studio Gallery's Christmas window display is coming together.