A picture of a football and a bot promoting fostering over the World Cup

It's a goal! Councils join forces for World Cup fostering campaign

18 Nov 2022

Two North East councils have joined forces with local authorities from across the UK during the World Cup with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers for children and young people. 

Accessible changing facilities in newley refurbished toilets in Alnwick town centre

New accessible toilet facilities open in Alnwick

17 Nov 2022

Refurbished public toilets have opened at Alnwick to improve the services in one of the county’s main towns.  

A general view of Amble coastline

Cabinet approves two-tier system and new SEND hub for Amble schools

17 Nov 2022

The Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to reorganise schools in Amble into a two-tier system and create a new special educational needs hub to serve the wider Coquet community.  

Two gritting vehickles. The council is ready to tackle problems on the roads caused by snow and ice

Winter is coming...and our teams are ready

16 Nov 2022

As the county braces itself for winter, the council’s cutting-edge gritting fleet is ready to tackle everything that’s thrown at them. 

Image demonstrating Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

Black Friday sales - Watch out for scams and be aware of your rights

15 Nov 2022

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

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Active Northumberland drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

15 Nov 2022

Active Northumberland Sports and Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for sick and disadvantaged children across the north-east. 

Food waste. The council is starting a recycling trial this month

Recycling trials continue as council drives forward its green agenda

14 Nov 2022

A food waste recycling trial is being introduced in Northumberland this month, as the council continues its drive to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. 

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 New sport hall opens in Berwick Sports Centre 

New sport hall opens in Berwick Sports Centre 

08 Nov 2022

A fantastic new multi-purpose sports hall has been opened in the new Berwick Sports Centre. 

Berwick Barracks. Extra funding has been secured for a major arts project

Berwick Barracks project scoops further funding

07 Nov 2022

A £476,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.

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 Find out about exciting town updates at Alnwick drop-in event 

Find out about exciting town updates at Alnwick drop-in event 

03 Nov 2022

The Alnwick Forum is set to return with a special drop-in session to give residents the chance to receive progress reports on all the latest exciting developments across the town.

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. 

Image demonstrating Alnwick flats served with Closure Order following anti-social behaviour  

Alnwick flats served with Closure Order following anti-social behaviour  

03 Nov 2022

​Closure Orders have been made by North Northumbria Magistrates Court in relation to two neighbouring flats in Towergate, Alnwick due to continued and escalating anti-social behaviour in and around the properties. 

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. 

Image demonstrating Lieutenancy Officer receives royal honour  

Lieutenancy Officer receives royal honour  

31 Oct 2022

Bob Biggs from Morpeth has been awarded Member of The Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his dedicated lieutenancy work for the county. 

The Northumberland coastline. A new stretch of the England coastal path between Amble and Bamburgh has opened.

Latest stretch of England Coastal Path opens

26 Oct 2022

A 31 mile stretch of Northumberland’s spectacular coastline is open to the public to explore for the first time.

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.

Image demonstrating Better broadband for rural Northumberland under government’s Project Gigabit

Better broadband for rural Northumberland under government’s Project Gigabit

21 Oct 2022

More than 3,750 rural premises in North Northumberland are set to access faster and more reliable broadband thanks to funding from the government’s Project Gigabit scheme.

The Right Reverend Mark Wroe, Bishop of Berwick opening Henderson Court

New extra care housing opens in Berwick

21 Oct 2022

A new supported housing scheme has opened in Berwick, giving young adults with learning disabilities the chance to live independently with support in their local community. 

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. 

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.