Hens in a field

Bird keepers urged to be vigliant over avian flu

22 Aug 2025

Bird keepers across Northumberland are being encouraged to maintain good bio-security as further cases of avian influenza are confirmed in the UK.

Hexham House surrounded by blooming red flowers and a clear blue sky

Special summer saving on Hexham House wedding ceremonies

22 Aug 2025

Couples planning their special day are in for a treat, as Northumberland County Council is offering 10% off all Hexham House wedding ceremony bookings made before the end of September – with no booking fee to pay.

Market trader Michael standing behind a counter helping a customer put items into a blue bag

Support your local markets and Shop local this summer

22 Aug 2025

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and visitors alike to support local markets and high streets as part of a wider drive to boost the county’s economy and celebrate everything that makes our towns and villages unique. 

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Plessey Woods Country Park Café to Close for Refurbishment

22 Aug 2025

Visitors to Plessey Woods Country Park will soon notice some exciting changes as the park’s café undergoes a full refurbishment.

A conceptual rendering of a data centre

New milestone reached on multi-billion pound data centre project

22 Aug 2025

A multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has hit another milestone – after the green light was given to prepare the site ahead of construction work starting. 

Staff and pupils at Blyth Academy

Northumberland’s students celebrate GCSE success

21 Aug 2025

Students across the county proudly celebrated their achievements today as they collected their GCSE results, with the vast majority going on to their first-choice destination.

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New cultural events grant scheme to launch

19 Aug 2025

The Animating Ashington cultural events grant scheme, is offering funding for a new round of events Autumn - Winter 2025.

Image demonstrating Restoration work progressing on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

Restoration work progressing on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

18 Aug 2025

Work is progressing well on the restoration of The Shambles, a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of the Hexham Conservation Area. 

Image demonstrating Wooler’s Scotts Play Park re-opens with inclusive re-vamp

Wooler’s Scotts Play Park re-opens with inclusive re-vamp

15 Aug 2025

A popular play park in Wooler is re-opening following a major facelift which has made it accessible and inclusive to all.

Image demonstrating Northumberland students celebrate on A-level results day

Northumberland students celebrate on A-level results day

14 Aug 2025

Congratulations to all our young people who are receiving their results today.

Image demonstrating Northumberland A-Level and BTEC students celebrate on results day

Northumberland A-Level and BTEC students celebrate on results day

14 Aug 2025

Congratulations to all our young people who have received their A-Level and equivalent results today.

Kids uniform on clothing hangers.

Call for donations of pre-loved school uniform in Northumberland

13 Aug 2025

Community-based uniform services and groups around Northumberland are holding a week-long uniform collection drive in a bid to encourage families to recycle clothing while also helping others.    

Image demonstrating Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

13 Aug 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit cigarettes and tobacco have been seized by Northumberland Trading standards officers from locations in South East Northumberland during a multi agency strike with Northumbria Police and the Immigration Service 

Image demonstrating VJ Day Commemoration Services

VJ Day Commemoration Services

13 Aug 2025

To mark the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, Northumberland County Council will be holding a commemoration service at County Hall, Morpeth on Friday 15 August, 10:30am.

Image demonstrating Blyth Celebrates Launch Weekend -  Two Days of Wonder, Creativity and  Community Spirit 

Blyth Celebrates Launch Weekend -  Two Days of Wonder, Creativity and  Community Spirit 

13 Aug 2025

Blyth is getting ready to celebrate – and everyone's invited.  Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 August 2025 | Market Place, Blyth | Free Entry 

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Visitors urged ‘Don’t turn your staycation into a holiday from Hell!’

12 Aug 2025

Visitors to Holy Island are being reminded once again of the serious dangers posed by ignoring tide times when crossing the tidal causeway that links the island to the mainland.

Image demonstrating Berwick’s Old Bridge re-opens to traffic following major restoration scheme

Berwick’s Old Bridge re-opens to traffic following major restoration scheme

08 Aug 2025

Berwick’s Old Bridge has re-opened to traffic following the completion of a massive restoration scheme, initiated, managed and funded by Northumberland County Council, to protect the Grade 1 structure for generations to come.

Image demonstrating Berwick Maltings plans approved 

Berwick Maltings plans approved 

06 Aug 2025

Ambitious plans to transform the Maltings venue in Berwick have been approved. 

Image demonstrating Early medieval settlement discovered in Northumberland

Early medieval settlement discovered in Northumberland

06 Aug 2025

An early medieval settlement has been unearthed in Northumberland, revealing clues about daily life over a thousand years ago.

Image demonstrating Work started on new affordable bungalows for New Hartley 

Work started on new affordable bungalows for New Hartley 

05 Aug 2025

Work has started to build nine bungalows at New Hartley near Seaton Delaval, which will be owned by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.   

People holding 50,000 numbers at Ashington Station

Major milestone marked as half a million journeys are made on the Northumberland Line

05 Aug 2025

500,000 passengers have now travelled on the Northumberland Line since it opened, train operator Northern has announced.

Image demonstrating £6 million funding boost for affordable housing in Northumberland 

£6 million funding boost for affordable housing in Northumberland 

04 Aug 2025

Northumberland County Council has been successful in securing over £6 million of government funding to help develop affordable housing on brownfield sites. 

Image demonstrating Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys

Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys

04 Aug 2025

Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys after recent seizures in Northumberland 

Image demonstrating Council teams respond to Storm Floris 

Council teams respond to Storm Floris 

04 Aug 2025

Teams from the county council have been working throughout the day in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Floris 

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A TB treatment first for Northumberland

01 Aug 2025

A specialist health care centre for sick children has been the focus of a PhD’s student university journey - and Ryan Fallon has enjoyed every step along the way.