21 Jun 2023
The council is looking to place a greater emphasis on improving the environment for everyone over the coming years.
20 Jun 2023
Wentworth Leisure Centre, which is operated and managed by Active Northumberland has been ranked one of the very best centres in the country in Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest.
16 Jun 2023
Northumberland County Council has vacancies for 14 apprenticeships, offering a range of career opportunities for people across the county with applications opening Friday 16 June.
Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) has announced current Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Graeme Binning, will be the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO).
Cutting-edge technology is being used to create the last and largest underpass on the Northumberland Line.
Works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington are reaching completion.
15 Jun 2023
This week (12th - 18th June) marks Men’s Health Week, an important opportunity to raise awareness of the physical and mental health issues that affect men.
A trial aiming to further improve road repairs in Northumberland has been agreed by the Council.
14 Jun 2023
An appeal is being made to members of the public to ask if they have any information about a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition in Blyth.
This week the council’s cabinet agreed to allocate funding to refurbish Prudhoe Waterworld and remodel internal parts of the building to improve existing facilities.
13 Jun 2023
Northumberland is set to benefit from funding for a scheme to restore and enhance woodlands damaged by Storm Arwen.
Hundreds of volunteers and carers had their hard work, dedication and commitment recognised and celebrated at a special garden party at The Alnwick Garden.
Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago
A regeneration programme worth almost £30m is set to revitalise Ashington town centre.
Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.
09 Jun 2023
Innovative investment to “grow our own” children’s social workers is paying off in Northumberland – alongside a campaign to attract new talent to the county.
The recent spell of dry weather has prompted Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) to warn residents and visitors of the high wildfire risk over the coming days.
Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
08 Jun 2023
Free heritage walking tours are taking place in Hexham over the summer months to give residents and visitors a chance to find out all about the town's rich history.
Northumberland residents are making their health and wellbeing a priority as membership at Active Northumberland sports centres reaches an all-time high.
Work is due to start this month on the demolition of The Drill Hall in Prudhoe which has stood vacant for a number of years creating an eyesore and a safety hazard.
Northumberland County Council is one of nearly 50 UK Fair Tax Councils celebrating Fair Tax Week 2023, which runs 8-18 June.
Bereaved families in Northumberland are to be offered pioneering step-by-step guidance and assistance to deal with the heavy admin burden following the death of a loved one.
If you are interested in playing football but find the pace a little too much, then a walking football session that is running in Ashington could be for you.
07 Jun 2023
A new pedestrian link between the Crofton Grange housing development in Blyth and neighbouring communities has been formally opened by representatives of Northumberland County Council and the developers.