17 May 2024
This week is National Childminding Week and an opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing childminders and celebrate what you do to help children shine and reach their potential
16 May 2024
The County Council is doing all it can to help secure the future of a Northumberland Football Club.
A local writing group based in a small Northumberland village has attracted a superstar of the literary world to help launch its new book.
Eligible homes in the county are set to benefit from funding for low-carbon energy upgrades.
14 May 2024
Northumberland County Council has won a prestigious award for its steadfast commitment to supporting vulnerable residents.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents to move more for their mental health.
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth.
The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day in June to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.
Northumberland County Council is hosting two drop-in events in Ashington this month where residents and businesses can learn more about ambitious plans for the town centre.
13 May 2024
More foster families to give children a loving caring home are urgently needed in Northumberland.
12 May 2024
Eligible working parents in England can now apply for 15 hours childcare for a child aged 9 months old and over.
08 May 2024
A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear.
Smokers in Northumberland can now take advantage of a FREE scheme which encourages them to swap cigarettes for vapes.
07 May 2024
Organisations in Prudhoe are being encouraged to put forward proposals to help secure Borderlands Place Programme investment to improve the town.
More than £18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council’s Ceremonial Head over the past year.
01 May 2024
A series of special events are taking place in June in Northumberland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Northumberland County Council is being recommended to approve improvements to scores of homes in Blyth.
30 Apr 2024
Young people from across the county are ready to compete for the winning place at this year’s Young Green Briton Challenge (YGBC).
One of Northumberland’s oldest and best-loved services is marching into its second century stronger than ever.
29 Apr 2024
Under new legislation, cat owners in England will have until 10th June 2024 to microchip their cats and register them on a government approved database.
An Ashington resident whose back garden became a dumping ground has had a financial penalty of more than £1,000 imposed following a successful prosecution by Northumberland County Council.
26 Apr 2024
Northumberland County Council are recruiting ten new apprentices to join their workforce - from horticulture to cyber security and civil engineering.
Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham is now accessible in all weathers after new paths were created around the park.
25 Apr 2024
Northumberland Lottery celebrates its third anniversary this week having raised £275,200 for good causes in the county.
24 Apr 2024
The finishing touches are being made to a major scheme that has been revitalising Hexham’s historic town centre - with work due to be completed by the end of May 2024.