20 Nov 2023
Items bought over the years in shops on Hexham’s historic high street, and the unique stories behind them, have been documented in a new book.
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.
01 Nov 2023
The views of Hexham’s residents and business owners are being sought for the development of a plan that will help to protect and enhance the commercial heart of the town’s Conservation Area.
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.
A Listed Building application has been submitted to repair and restore The Shambles, a prominent Grade II* historic building in the heart of Hexham.
A one-way system in Hexham is to be temporarily lifted from Saturday 2nd December so that traffic arrangements can return to normal during the Christmas trading period.
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.
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
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.
11 Oct 2023
Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff.
10 Oct 2023
Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier environment and more sustainable future.