21 Jun 2022
Ahead of this week’s meeting to discuss the recent governance review of the local authority, the leader of Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents that progress on its recommendations is already well underway.
Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.
16 Jun 2022
An announcement that the final grant agreement has been reached for a £130m subsea cable facility in Northumberland has been described as ‘fantastic news’ by the council.
Hundreds of volunteers and carers attended a special garden party at The Alnwick Garden yesterday, held to thank them for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
14 Jun 2022
Northumberland County Council is supporting the Department of Work and Pension’s Pension Credit Day of Action on Wednesday, 15 June.
10 Jun 2022
The county council is reminding residents and visitors to Blyth to be aware of roadworks that are taking place.
08 Jun 2022
The leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the findings of a long-awaited independent review into areas for improvement.
07 Jun 2022
As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the county council’s Cabinet has approved the trial of a pilot scheme to collect residents' food waste for recycling.
Northumberland County Council has been awarded £421,576 to use physical activity to boost the activity levels of people in Ashington & Berwick.
There was a fantastic turn out a special church service that was held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Northumberland communities pulled out all the stops to celebrate the historic occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as towns and villages became a blaze of red, white and blue.
Approval of plans for a major new employer to the county have been welcomed by the council as more evidence of Northumberland’s role in the UK’s green industrial renaissance.
06 Jun 2022
Four voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community.
An innovative partnership between four not-for-profit organisations is helping families in South East Northumberland to live better, healthier lives.
31 May 2022
The region's leaders are wishing everyone an enjoyable Platinum Jubilee weekend - and encouraging people to be mindful of others.
A Byth family have been evicted from their Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to their neighbours and the community of Blyth.
27 May 2022
As the country looks forward to its extended Bank Holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrations have already begun at libraries across the county and beyond.
25 May 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has launched its newest station hub specially to fight wildfires.
24 May 2022
Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal.
23 May 2022
Smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on World No Tobacco Day, which takes place on 31 May.
19 May 2022
Active Northumberland has launched a new training scheme to nurture local talent and encourage more people to become Lifeguards.
18 May 2022
New cycle routes will be built in Ashington and Blyth as part of multi-million pound regional funding to support active travel.
17 May 2022
A Hexham councillor, born and bred in the town, has been appointed as Northumberland County Council’s new Civic Head.
Businesses registered in Northumberland can now apply for a grant aimed at helping them become more walking and cycling friendly to attract more visitors and support staff.
16 May 2022
Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service have made another gruelling trip across Europe to help their colleagues in Ukraine.