30 Jun 2023
Over 4,000 households in the county will see a change to their usual household waste collection day following improvements to make refuse collection routes more efficient and reliable.
Shoppers are once again being encouraged to Shop Local as part of national campaign ‘Independents’ Day UK’ this weekend.
It's been a busy time for Northumberland librarian Katy Wedderburn who was selected as a judge for the annual Yoto Carnegie children’s book awards.
The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region.
Site investigation and survey work will be taking place in Eastern Lane Car Park in July as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment.
29 Jun 2023
Residents who applied to the Council’s Warmer Homes scheme in May this year are being asked to re-apply to avoid missing out.
Local historians and those interested in the work of pioneering feminist and secret scientist Lady Emma Tankerville have one last chance to see some of her drawings and hear from expert June Watson.
Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.
28 Jun 2023
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.
Jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers in Northumberland are invited to join in with events taking place to mark UK Employability Day on Friday 30 June.
As outbreaks of Avian Flu continue in wild birds across Northumberland, the county council’s public protection team is issuing a reminder to the public not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds.
27 Jun 2023
Northumberland County Council is looking at ways to protect grass verges.
26 Jun 2023
If you live in North Northumberland and are suffering from confidence issues, low self- esteem and mild depression, why not check out local health and wellbeing group Mind and Sole which organises a range of activities and support.
22 Jun 2023
An initiative run by Berwick Academy to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls has won a national award.
21 Jun 2023
Today (Wednesday 21 June) is National Thank a Teacher Day and Northumberland County Council is paying tribute to all teachers across the county
To mark Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is encouraging all organisations and businesses big and small to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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.