23 Nov 2023
Northumberland Communities Together has launched an exciting new series of events designed to connect residents across Northumberland with services and community groups to support them through the winter months.
This Christmas why not give your friends and family the gift of fun, relaxation or fitness with an Active Northumberland gift voucher and help them to kick start a healthy 2024.
21 Nov 2023
This November, Northumberland Libraries and Northumberland Schools Library Service are once again introducing fantastic authors to hundreds of school children across the county as part of the 40th annual Northern Children’s Book Festival.
17 Nov 2023
The County Council has welcomed millions in extra funding to improve the condition of the county’s road network.
14 Nov 2023
A scientist and chemist whose inventions revolutionised life for generations to come is being celebrated in an exhibition of items stored by Northumberland County Council’s Archive.
10 Nov 2023
A special event has been held to honour the men and women who go out in all weathers to make sure children and their families are able to cross the road to and from school safely.
09 Nov 2023
Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.
07 Nov 2023
A specialist highways laboratory in Cramlington is set for expansion as a £615,000 funding package is agreed by councillors.
06 Nov 2023
Active Northumberland Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for disadvantaged children and young people across the north-east.
An invite has been extended to residents to join staff, councillors and ex-servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in Morpeth on Friday November 10.
Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night.
03 Nov 2023
Proposals are to be discussed for a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance biodiversity in Northumberland.
02 Nov 2023
Plans to make the county net zero by 2040 are set for approval by Northumberland County Council.
31 Oct 2023
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the news today that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open.
30 Oct 2023
Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.
25 Oct 2023
The 31 October 2023 is not only the time of spooks and ghouls – but it will also see changes to absent voting.
24 Oct 2023
Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.
23 Oct 2023
Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink.
Beaches in Northumberland which were closed over the weekend after an unknown substance was washed up have re-opened.
19 Oct 2023
For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.
Northumberland County Council is preparing to support residents as very wet and windy weather is expected over the coming days.
17 Oct 2023
Extra parking facilities have been created in Alnwick ahead of the Christmas shopping season with the expansion of an existing carpark.
More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes and over 400 pouches of hand rolled tobacco with an estimated street value of £15,500 have been seized from a shop in Blyth.
Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the support available to help with the cost of living.
13 Oct 2023
Work to improve the Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick is underway.