Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick

Work underway to improve Berwick war memorial

13 Oct 2023

Work to improve the Castlegate War Memorial in Berwick is underway. 

Close up of a phone screen. The council is reminding residents it won't tolerate abuse to staff or councillors

Council reminder it won't tolerate abuse to staff

11 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff. 

The Northumberland countryside. The council has agreed a new environment policy

Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment

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. 

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Final phase of new cycling and walking route getting underway

10 Oct 2023

The final phase of a new cycling and walking route connecting Ponteland with Callerton is getting underway this month. 

Image demonstrating Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

10 Oct 2023

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council which sets out how its public protection team will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

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Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

09 Oct 2023

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

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More Northumberland mums are getting active  

09 Oct 2023

A record number of pregnant women and new mums are taking part in activity sessions that aim to support them to get back into regular exercise and reap the physical and mental health benefits this brings.  

Glen Sanderson, Leader at Northumberland County Council hosting the Summer Reading Challenge awards ceremony at Haltwhistle Library

Record year for Haltwhistle Library in annual Summer Reading Challenge

09 Oct 2023

Haltwhistle Library is celebrating a record-breaking performance in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. 

Image demonstrating   Newbiggin residents - take voter ID to November Planning Referendum 

  Newbiggin residents - take voter ID to November Planning Referendum 

09 Oct 2023

A local referendum on the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

Three female runners hugging

Kielder Marathon brings out thousands of runners to country's 'most beautiful race'

08 Oct 2023

With more than 1350 runners taking on the Kielder Marathon and Kielder Half Marathon, and a further 94 in the Junior races, adding to those in the 10k and Run Bike Run on Saturday, a total of around 3500 took part across the weekend making it the best attended event since 2019. 

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Thousands of runners and spectators flock to Kielder Reservoir

07 Oct 2023

Thousands of runners and spectators flock to Kielder Reservoir as the 13th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend gets under way.

Foster with North East

Foster with North East launches to recruit more foster carers

06 Oct 2023

With over 6,000 children currently in care across the North East but just over 1,500 approved foster carers available (33% less than there was a year ago), there is an urgent need to recruit new carers.  

Childcare survey 2023

Calling parents and carers – have your say on childcare provision in Northumberland 

06 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is asking for the thoughts of parents and carers on childcare provision in their area and whether or not it meets their needs

Be You Northumberland

Mental health support teams for schools expand across Northumberland   

06 Oct 2023

Mental health support teams for schools are expanding across Northumberland. 

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What's on in Northumberland

05 Oct 2023

Find out what you can do in Northumberland this weekend

Image demonstrating Initiative to re-ignite passion in sport to feature in national campaign 

Initiative to re-ignite passion in sport to feature in national campaign 

05 Oct 2023

An initiative run by Berwick Academy in partnership with Active Northumberland, to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls is to be part of a national campaign. 

Graphic showing A1 dualling plan

Welcome for road funding announcements

04 Oct 2023

Council Leader Glen Sanderson has welcomed commitments from the Prime Minister to improve Northumberland’s road network. 

A backdrop promoting the opening of the Northumberland Line from 2024

Business leaders learn more about Northumberland Line benefits

03 Oct 2023

Business leaders from across North Tyneside have been learning how the Northumberland Line will improve future access to job seekers. 

A man browsing books during Green Libraries Week

Get ready to go green this Libraries Week

03 Oct 2023

Library users across the county are set to enjoy a series of special events next week as Libraries Week returns for 2023 with an environmental twist.  

Image demonstrating Winter related door-step scams and how to avoid them 

Winter related door-step scams and how to avoid them 

02 Oct 2023

With winter on its way, many householders will be thinking of carrying out maintenance work ahead of the bad weather. Rogue tradesmen know this, and residents are being urged to be very careful when approached by door-to-door salespeople. 

Blyth Quayside

Council welcomes further £20m investment in Blyth

02 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed the announcement that Blyth is set to benefit from further government investment. 

Close up of flowers in a Cramlington park

County does blooming marvellous in environment awards

29 Sep 2023

Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

Industrial Action transport update

Travel advice during public transport strikes this weekend

29 Sep 2023

Industrial action is set to bring disruption to bus and rail services over the next month starting from tomorrow (Saturday September 30).  

Sycamore Gap

Council's shock and anger at Sycamore Gap tree felling

28 Sep 2023

The leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed his shock and anger at the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.

Image demonstrating Berwick Castlegate toilet refurb complete

Berwick Castlegate toilet refurb complete

28 Sep 2023

Refurbishment is complete of public toilets in Castlegate Car Park in Berwick.