18 Dec 2024
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.
17 Dec 2024
Residents are being urged to make fire safety a priority in their home, by ensuring they have enough working smoke alarms and that they are tested regularly.
Residents views are being sought as part of the Council’s budget planning for the coming year.
15 Dec 2024
For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line.
08 Dec 2024
Teams have been working round-the-clock in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Darragh.
05 Dec 2024
The first of the year-long Animating Ashington programme of events got off to a sparkling start.
03 Dec 2024
Online deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.
The latest milestone has been reached to bring a multi-billion pound data centre to the county.
Northumberland County Council has issued a warning to motorists of the consequences of the incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme.
02 Dec 2024
The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday, December 15th 2024.
A network of community spaces are now open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment throughout the winter months.
29 Nov 2024
Northumberland County Council’s environmental health team are offering some simple top tips on how to prevent condensation and damp in your home.
27 Nov 2024
Council leaders are to meet National Highways officials to discuss increased levels of traffic using a Northumberland village as a rat-run to avoid tailbacks on the A1.
26 Nov 2024
Work has started to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.
22 Nov 2024
The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 – with the opening date set to be announced in the coming days.
20 Nov 2024
A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities.
19 Nov 2024
Six voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community.
18 Nov 2024
Work to make scores of homes in Blyth warmer and more energy efficient is now underway.
An exciting new programme of family friendly cultural events and activities is launching in Ashington – starting with a spectacular toy parade to complement the town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on.
15 Nov 2024
Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from November 18-24.
13 Nov 2024
Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will “make a massive difference” to people in the area.
08 Nov 2024
Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland.
07 Nov 2024
Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are benefiting from a share of £3.5 million in funding.
06 Nov 2024
Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after Bonfire Night passed peacefully.
05 Nov 2024
Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it.