11 Feb 2023
Fire crews responded to a fire at West End, Chatton on Friday 10 February following a report of smoke coming from a property.
10 Feb 2023
A wedding fair in Morpeth Town Hall this month will give the chance for couples planning their big day to meet their perfect match of local wedding suppliers.
09 Feb 2023
It’s been exactly one year since the fantastic new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre opened its doors to the public, and during that time it has gone from strength to strength.
Northumberland County Council is taking part in Race Equality Week (6-12 February) to further their commitment to race equality within the organisation.
08 Feb 2023
A new Chief Executive has joined the County Council - and is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
07 Feb 2023
A survey is being conducted to gauge interest in sport and leisure activities for young people with special education needs and disabilities across Northumberland.
Parcel delivery scams are continuing to take place in the county with fraudsters impersonating the courier to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims.
06 Feb 2023
Tributes have been paid to the council’s Interim Chief Executive Rick O’Farrell who is leaving the organisation this week.
04 Feb 2023
The council has secured over £200,000 in Government funding for improved accessible toilet facilities.
03 Feb 2023
The last chance to see an exhibition of historic photographs of Hadrian’s Wall and the photographer who took them is on offer at County Hall in Morpeth.
A one-man show that is both funny and moving will shine a light on growing up as a boy marginalised by perceived societal ‘norms’.
A budget focused on protecting frontline services, investing in the future and looking after the most vulnerable is to be considered by the County Council.
Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth have now received all the necessary planning and regulatory consents, meaning the scheme can get underway later this year.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, 6 – 12 February 2023, Northumberland County Council is promoting a programme of great opportunities for people across the county.
02 Feb 2023
In recognition of their work to address racial inequality within the organisation, Northumberland County Council has been awarded with the Race Equality Matters (REM) Bronze Trailblazer Status.
01 Feb 2023
Work will start in February to make way for a new state-of-the-art-learning facility, the Energy Central Learning Hub at the Port of Blyth.
31 Jan 2023
Northumberland’s Public Protection Trading Standards team is urging residents to be careful when approached by door-to-door salespeople.
Residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on a proposal for a new Norham and Islandshire Neighbourhood Plan Area.
28 Jan 2023
The leader of Northumberland County Council has issued a short statement after two teenagers were stabbed in Hexham on January 27th.
26 Jan 2023
Active Northumberland has launched a brand-new customer-friendly website, www.activenorthumbeland.org.uk making it much easier for customers to navigate and find their favourite activities and leisure services.
People across the North East are being asked for their views following the announcement of a £4.2 billion devolution deal.
25 Jan 2023
Supporting people to stop smoking is a priority for Northumberland County Council and the new website www.stopsmokingnorthumberland.co.uk unlocks help and advice for people on their journey to quitting.
Detailed designs for new school proposals in Amble will go on display for the first time.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, as part of the Fire Kills campaign, is asking people to make sure they fit smoke alarms on every level of their home and to test them regularly.
24 Jan 2023
The council has welcomed news that a scores of new electric buses are coming to the region.