Image demonstrating January deadline for community grant applications 

January deadline for community grant applications 

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. 

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Make fire safety a priority in your home  

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. 

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Northumberland residents' views sought as part of budget planning 

17 Dec 2024

Residents views are being sought as part of the Council’s budget planning for the coming year. 

The opening of the Northumberland Line

A new dawn for travel - as Northumberland Line opens to passengers

15 Dec 2024

For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line. 

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Teams working to tackle Storm Darragh impact (Latest 12.35pm 8/12)

08 Dec 2024

Teams have been working round-the-clock in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Darragh. 

Ashington toy procession

Toy procession sparkled ahead of Ashington lights switch-on

05 Dec 2024

The first of the year-long Animating Ashington programme of events got off to a sparkling start. 

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Online shopping scams to watch out for - and be aware of your rights 

03 Dec 2024

Online deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

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Latest milestone reached in multi-billion pound county investment

03 Dec 2024

The latest milestone has been reached to bring a multi-billion pound data centre to the county.  

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Northumberland County Council clamp down on misuse of blue badges 

03 Dec 2024

  Northumberland County Council has issued a warning to motorists of the consequences of the incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme.

A train pulling into the new Ashington station

Opening date announced for Northumberland Line

02 Dec 2024

The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday, December 15th 2024.

Council Leader and Library staff with a warm welcome sign

A warm welcome across Northumberland

02 Dec 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.  

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Controlling damp and condensation in your home 

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. 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson by the A1 near Felton

Concerns raised over A1 village rat-runs

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. 

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Work starts on new affordable bungalows for Amble 

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.  

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Northumberland Line on track for December 2024 opening

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. 

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Rescue dogs to be stars of 2025 charity calendar 

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. 

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Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award 

19 Nov 2024

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

A sign for Bowes Court in Blyth

Blyth home improvement scheme gets a warm reception

18 Nov 2024

Work to make scores of homes in Blyth warmer and more energy efficient is now underway. 

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New toy parade to boost Ashington’s Christmas lights switch-on

18 Nov 2024

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. 

Police, councillors and the police and crime commissioner in Cramlington

Council joins Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

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. 

Conductors who will operate on the Northumberland Line

Conductors say Northumberland Line will make ‘massive difference’

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.

Old rail assets which have been donated to community groups

Not quite the end of the line for old railway assets

08 Nov 2024

Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland.

Rosie Thomas, Director Business Development, Northumberland National Park, Cllr Richard Wearmouth in front of a diverted footpath which is being enhanced to improve access around the Walltown site.

Rural projects to share £3.5m for raft of improvements

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. 

Fireworks exploding

Residents thanked for support after quiet Bonfire Night

06 Nov 2024

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after Bonfire Night passed peacefully. 

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Case workers support Armed Forces Community 

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.