Sport
The town is home to Ashington A.F.C. and has produced no less than 10 professional footballers Jack Milburn, Jackie Milburn, Mark Cullen, Jimmy Adamson, Jackie Charlton, Bobby Charlton, Colin Ayre, David Thompson, Chris Adamson, Martin Taylor and Peter Ramage.
Premier League referee Michael Oliver (referee), the youngest in the leagues history, was born in the town.
Cricketing brothers Steve Harmison and Ben Harmison are also from the town.
Property developer Sir John Hall, former Chairman and Life President of Newcastle United Football Club was born in North Seaton village on the outskirts of the town in 1933.
Golfer Kenneth Ferrie who has played on the PGA Tour originates from Ashington.
Motorcycle speedway racing was staged at the football ground in 1972 when two meetings took place. The team, which raced one match, were known as the Ashington Arrows.
The Cambois Rowing Club is now situated in Ashington
Ashington Road club cycling team was formed in the 1980s by Chris Baird, John Bootland, Jimmy Clarke, and Les Kindley.
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“How long, then, Catiline, while you abuse our patience? How long is this madness of yours to make sport of us?”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)