Image demonstrating Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

22 May 2023

  Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

Dame Andrea Leadsom praises Northumberland’s “trailblazing” Family Hubs

Dame Andrea Leadsom praises Northumberland’s “trailblazing” Family Hubs  

22 May 2023

Dame Andrea Leadsom, the Government’s Early Years Advisor, has praised Northumberland’s Family Hubs for their role in giving children the best start in life. 

Computer image of a new housing development in Tweedmouth

New Berwick affordable homes scheme gets the go-ahead

19 May 2023

Scores of new affordable homes are to be built in Berwick. 

A graphic promoting North East devolution

Leaders welcome positive response to North East devo deal

19 May 2023

Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region.

Northumberland’s first specialist Welding and Fabrication training centre recruits engineers of the future   

Sparks fly at new Northumberland Welding and Fabrication training centre

19 May 2023

Sparks are flying at Northumberland’s first specialist welding and fabrication training centre as it launches a recruitment drive to train the next generation of engineers.   

Berwick Barracks

Berwick cinema move given green light

18 May 2023

Planning permission for a temporary cinema in Berwick while the town’s current theatre is transformed have been given the go-ahead. 

Councillor Catherine Seymour, the council's new civic head

Council's new Ceremonial Head appointed

18 May 2023

The Council’s new Ceremonial Head for the coming year has been appointed. 

 Liz Morgan, Tony Gates and Winton Keenen who have been honoured by the council

Outstanding trio honoured by Council

17 May 2023

Three outstanding individuals have been awarded the Freedom of Northumberland for their exceptional service to the county.  

A child playing on monkey bars in a playground

Council confirms Playzones investment

16 May 2023

An investment of £300,000 into the development of PlayZones across Northumberland has been formally welcomed by the Council.  

A graphic promoting the council's new Fix My Street reporting service

New system launched for reporting street repairs

16 May 2023

A new online service for people to report problems on the county’s streets has gone live. 

Foster Care Fortnight 2023

Foster Care Fortnight online event

12 May 2023

Have you thought about fostering but aren't sure where to start? 

Mental Health Awareness Week 15-21 May

Ways to beat anxiety this Mental Health Awareness Week

12 May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 15 to 21 May, and Northumberland County Council is sharing some simple tips to help residents recognise and manage anxiety through improving their general wellbeing.

Image demonstrating Free spring walks to step up your wellbeing 

Free spring walks to step up your wellbeing 

11 May 2023

Free wellbeing walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. 

Man brushing his teeth during Oral Health Month

Northumberland Oral Health Strategy – A Reason to Smile

11 May 2023

Ahead of National Smile Month, which starts on 15 May, the Health and Wellbeing Board today (11 May 2023) approved an updated Oral Health Strategy and Action Plan for Northumberland.

Kate from bedlington West End Primary School and Councillor John Riddle

New food waste vehicle hungry for action

10 May 2023

The county’s new food waste vehicle has been named – and it’s quite a mouthful. 

Proposals for school organisation in Berwick

Cabinet gives go-ahead to propose two-tier school system in Berwick as part of £40m investment

09 May 2023

Following consultation on the future model of schools in Berwick, Cabinet has approved a recommendation to publish statutory proposals for a two-tier system of education.

Artist impression of the new Blyth cultural venue

Blyth cultural venue and cinema gets the green light

09 May 2023

Approval has been given for investment into a new cultural venue, cinema and improvements to Market Place in Blyth town centre, with Jam Jar Cinema announced as the main operator of the flagship new building

Berwick Barracks

Council confirms its commitment to Berwick Museum's future

09 May 2023

The council has confirmed its long-term commitment to Berwick Museum in its current home. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland celebrates the King’s Coronation

Northumberland celebrates the King’s Coronation

09 May 2023

People across Northumberland came together to mark the Coronation of King Charles III during a unique bank holiday weekend.

A road closed sign

Final phase of Cramlington roadworks to get underway

04 May 2023

The final phase of works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington are set to get underway on the week commencing May 8th. 

Time Bandit Bev Palin

Highlighting Northumberland's history and heritage

04 May 2023

Northumberland is celebrating its rich and fascinating past with a series of events to mark Local and Community History Month in May.

A ringed plover chick

Walkers urged to tread carefully this beach nesting season

04 May 2023

For the council’s wildlife rangers on the Space for Shorebirds team spring means one thing – beach nesting birds. 

Image demonstrating Temporary use found for old Morpeth Riverside building  

Temporary use found for old Morpeth Riverside building  

03 May 2023

The old Riverside Leisure Centre  building in Morpeth is to be used by a film crew for a temporary period while a permanent use for the building is found.  

Image demonstrating Leisure centre legend retires after five decades of teaching Morpeth youngsters to swim 

Leisure centre legend retires after five decades of teaching Morpeth youngsters to swim 

03 May 2023

A leisure centre legend who taught generations of children to swim over his career is retiring after 49 years. 

Bamburgh Castle at sunset

Have your say on council division proposals

03 May 2023

New boundaries are being proposed for council divisions in Northumberland County Council.