A road in Cramlington. Roadworks in the town centre are continuing

Update on Cramlington town centre roadworks

14 Nov 2022

Roadworks being carried out in Cramlington by two housing developers will be continuing over the coming weeks. 

Author Dan Smith. The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back

Book festival shows children reading is fun

11 Nov 2022

The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.

Image demonstrating Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward

Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward

09 Nov 2022

Northumberland’s target for carbon neutral has taken a step forward as plans for two new solar farms are approved.

A firework display, The Fire Service said it was a quieter Bonfire Night this year

Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

07 Nov 2022

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night 

A woman wearing a virtual reality headset. The region has secured  Government funding for the creative industries

Creative businesses in the region get funding boost

04 Nov 2022

Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national £17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs. 

Image demonstrating New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

03 Nov 2022

Following the continued incidence of avian flu across the country and a heightened risk due to migratory flocks returning to the UK for the winter, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza. 

Dr Helen Paterson, the new Chief Executive of Northumberland County Council

New Chief Executive formally approved

02 Nov 2022

A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved. 

The new Pothole Pro machine the county council has invested in

Council invests in new technology to speed up road repairs

31 Oct 2022

The County Council has invested in state-of-the-art technology to help keep the county’s roads running smoothly. 

Image demonstrating Ashington Spa wins two North East Beauty Awards 

Ashington Spa wins two North East Beauty Awards 

27 Oct 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, at Ashington Leisure Centre has won two awards in the North East Beauty Industry Awards. 

Pupils from Morpeth First School visiting the illuminated sheep at County Hall

Illuminated Sheep will have people flocking to library events

26 Oct 2022

Northumberland Library Service is shining a light on its work in the community by taking part in the county-wide ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project.

A mocked up picture of a boy badly burned on the hand by fire. Fire and ambulance staff promoting staying safe during darker nights

Don’t let your decisions prove fatal during the darker nights

24 Oct 2022

As the darker nights start to arrive, firefighters have urged residents young and old to stay safe and be extra vigilant during the autumn and winter months.

Dr Helen Paterson. She has been announced as a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council

Council recommends appointment of new Chief Executive

20 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is pleased to announce a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council.  

Image demonstrating A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

19 Oct 2022

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

A statue of a Bedlington Terier. Drop-in events highlighting the latest developments for Bedlington are taking place in the town over the coming weeks. 

Residents invited to Bedlington Showcase events

18 Oct 2022

Drop-in events highlighting the latest developments for Bedlington are taking place in the town over the coming weeks. 

Image demonstrating Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

18 Oct 2022

From Monday 17 October it is once again a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian influenza. 

Children in Haloween costumers. The fire and rescue service is raising awareness of fire risks around costumes

Stay safe this Halloween

17 Oct 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them. 

A pile of coins. The Council Tax Support Scheme is set to remain unchanged next year

Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

11 Oct 2022

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge

10 Oct 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

Graeme Atkins, Executive Head of Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, presented Lauren Downall, with her for prize for taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge. 2,500 youngsters took part – reading

Record number of children take on reading challenge

05 Oct 2022

Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.

A pile of books. This week is National Libraries Week

Never stop learning thanks to Northumberland Libraries

03 Oct 2022

Libraries Week 2022 will be brought to life across Northumberland in a series of events that celebrate the central role libraries play in supporting life-long learning in its communities.

An older man having a cup of tea. Residents are encouraged to support Silver Sunday on October 2nd

Residents encouraged to help celebrate Silver Sunday

30 Sep 2022

Residents in Northumberland are being encouraged to celebrate older people as part of Silver Sunday on 2 October.  

Social workers Ian Hall and Minette Moorhouse have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.

Social workers in the running for national awards

30 Sep 2022

Social workers from Northumberland have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.

Image demonstrating  Runners to head to Northumberland for ‘Britain’s most beautiful’ marathon 

Runners to head to Northumberland for ‘Britain’s most beautiful’ marathon 

29 Sep 2022

Around 3,000 runners are making final preparations for this year’s Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend. 

Image demonstrating Beware cost of living scams  

Beware cost of living scams  

28 Sep 2022

  Northumberland residents are being urged to be on their guard against scammers who are taking advantage of the cost-of-living crisis. 

A Northumberland Park Ranger. The county's visitors have been praised for their behaviour this summer

County's summer visitors praised

27 Sep 2022

Visitors to Northumberland over the summer have been wholeheartedly thanked by the council and partners for respecting the county's natural landscapes and tourist attractions during the summer months.