[Newfloridian, 25.09.2006] Ashington is a town in Northumberland on the river Wansbeck about 15 miles north of Newcastle upon Tune. Its growth was founded on its collieries, the last of which closed recently. This community based website offers visitor information on places of interest (including the mining museum) and activities on its Tourism pages. There are also pages devoted to local history and a photograph gallery.