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.
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.
29 Jun 2023
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.
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.
21 Jun 2023
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.
16 Jun 2023
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.
15 Jun 2023
A trial aiming to further improve road repairs in Northumberland has been agreed by the Council.
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.
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.
13 Jun 2023
Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago
A regeneration programme worth almost £30m is set to revitalise Ashington town centre.
Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.
09 Jun 2023
The recent spell of dry weather has prompted Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) to warn residents and visitors of the high wildfire risk over the coming days.
Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
08 Jun 2023
Northumberland residents are making their health and wellbeing a priority as membership at Active Northumberland sports centres reaches an all-time high.
Northumberland County Council is one of nearly 50 UK Fair Tax Councils celebrating Fair Tax Week 2023, which runs 8-18 June.
Bereaved families in Northumberland are to be offered pioneering step-by-step guidance and assistance to deal with the heavy admin burden following the death of a loved one.
If you are interested in playing football but find the pace a little too much, then a walking football session that is running in Ashington could be for you.
07 Jun 2023
A new pedestrian link between the Crofton Grange housing development in Blyth and neighbouring communities has been formally opened by representatives of Northumberland County Council and the developers.
01 Jun 2023
Work is due to start at the beginning of June to refurbish Blyth’s iconic beach huts.