Image demonstrating From family trees to mysteries of the past...

From family trees to mysteries of the past...

27 Feb 2024

Anyone interesting in researching their family tree, their home, or the history of Northumberland can now get help from the experts in Northumberland County Council’s Archives team.

Image demonstrating Public invited to give views on exciting masterplan for Hexham Middle School site 

Public invited to give views on exciting masterplan for Hexham Middle School site 

21 Feb 2024

Plans are in progress to consult widely with the local community about the exciting future of the former Hexham Middle School Site and local people are being invited to come forward and have their say. 

A pile of coins. The Council has approved its budget for the coming year

Council approves budget for coming year

21 Feb 2024

The County Council has voted to approve next year’s budget which ‘prioritises the protection of frontline services and focuses on ambitious investment in the county’. 

2 Gilesgate in Hexham

Urgent Hexham building work gets the green light

19 Feb 2024

Urgent works are to be carried out at a Hexham town centre building. 

The outside of the East Centre in Prudhoe

Plans for Prudhoe Youth and Community Facility get funding boost

14 Feb 2024

Proposals for a new youth and community facility on the former site of Prudhoe East Centre in the town have received a welcome £42,000 funding boost. 

Image demonstrating Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award 

Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award 

08 Feb 2024

Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community. 

A graphic stating North East devolution showing regional landmarks

North East moves one step closer to historic Mayor

07 Feb 2024

The North East of England will soon enjoy the economic benefits of a £1.4bn investment fund as legislation is laid in Parliament to implement a new devolution deal.