16 Jan 2023
A Northumberland gentleman, Angus Lunn has been awarded the MBE for services to education and to peatland conservation.
13 Jan 2023
Politicians at North East local authorities will be holding meetings over the coming week to progress plans towards the delivery of a £4.2billion devolution deal for the region.
10 Jan 2023
Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.
09 Jan 2023
Two people who have dedicated their careers to working with children, which saw them recognised in the King’s Honours List, have been praised by the council.
05 Jan 2023
If you feel you’ve overindulged during the festive period and the long winter nights and want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2023, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing.
23 Dec 2022
Hexham’s newest carpark is officially open.
22 Dec 2022
Council Civic Head Cllr Trevor Cessford said it was an 'absolute honour' to be in the role.
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has given a cautious welcome to the provisional Local Government Finance Settlement for the coming year.
20 Dec 2022
Northumberland County Council’s environmental health team are offering some simple top tips on how to prevent condensation and damp in your home.
13 Dec 2022
The council’s cabinet has approved over £1million extra funding to support a scheme that seeks to restore and revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre and to refurbish The Shambles in the town’s Market Place.
A range of woodland walks, new tree planting and park improvements are all set to take place in the county to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
12 Dec 2022
Magistrates have approved applications made by Northumberland County Council, under the Building Act 1984, against two different property owners to carry out works to their properties in order to stop them posing a danger to the public.
People are reminded to take extreme care on roads and paths over the coming days - with freezing temperatures set to continue.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is reminding people of the dangers of going on frozen lakes following the tragic events in the West Midlands over the weekend.
08 Dec 2022
Following agreement at November’s Health and Wellbeing Board, the Inequalities Plan has now been signed, further demonstrating the commitment to the plan by all partners.
With the first real cold snap of the winter taking hold, the council is encouraging residents to take some steps to stay safe and warm, especially older people.
06 Dec 2022
Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget priorities.
05 Dec 2022
Pupils from one of the county’s schools will see their recycling messages touring Northumberland over the coming months.
01 Dec 2022
Firefighters are continuing to deal with the aftermath of a large fire in Haltwhistle which broke out overnight.
29 Nov 2022
A special event was held this week to celebrate the official re-opening of the Coach and Horses Public House in Hexham following a major refurbishment.
25 Nov 2022
A year after Northumberland was badly damaged by Storm Arwen, the leader of the council has reflected on lessons learned over the past 12 months.
24 Nov 2022
A charity calendar featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to two local animal charities.
21 Nov 2022
Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
18 Nov 2022
Two North East councils have joined forces with local authorities from across the UK during the World Cup with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers for children and young people.
16 Nov 2022
As the county braces itself for winter, the council’s cutting-edge gritting fleet is ready to tackle everything that’s thrown at them.