29 Jul 2021
Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair.
Richard Betteridge who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming in the pool at Willowburn Sport and Leisure centre in Alnwick, returned to the centre this week to thank the staff who helped to save his life.
23 Jul 2021
Covid-19 restrictions may have been lifted, but from Monday (July 26) the whole North East will receive additional government support as an Enhanced Response Area.
22 Jul 2021
Communities in Northumberland are set to benefit from an innovative new model for supporting adults with long-term care and support needs.
20 Jul 2021
There are only two weeks left for people in the county to have their say on modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.
19 Jul 2021
The council has set up a new £1million grant fund to support businesses based in the county as they recover from Covid-19.
Two Northumberland schools have been recognised for their proactive approach to sustainable travel.
16 Jul 2021
The annual LOVE Northumberland Awards are returning this year, and entries have opened this week.
Residents of Alnmouth, Craster, Embleton, Hexham and Lesbury now have more of a say over future development in their parishes, following the adoption of neighbourhood plans for their respective areas.
14 Jul 2021
Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.
13 Jul 2021
Residents are being invited to sign up to a free weight management programme which is being run by Active Northumberland to help participants to achieve a long-lasting healthy weight and boost their wellbeing.
The council's Cabinet has given its full backing to the creation of an Enhanced Bus Partnership (EBP) for the region – which will help provide improved bus services across the county.
The region's leaders are reminding everyone we all have a part to play in staying safe when restrictions are lifted.
12 Jul 2021
Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.
09 Jul 2021
The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.
08 Jul 2021
Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.
06 Jul 2021
A long-term solution to the land instability which is causing cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury has reached its next stage.
The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.
01 Jul 2021
A new summer fitness challenge is being launched by Active Northumberland to help promote wellness and inject a bit of friendly competition between their leisure centres to motivate their customers to get active and move more.
28 Jun 2021
A manager of a Northumberland pub has been fined £2,290 by the courts after failing to pay a fixed penalty notice, for a breach of Covid rules back in October 2020, for serving drink after a 10pm curfew.
Northumberland County Council and Visit Northumberland have launched a new campaign starring local businesses from across the county and are urging entrepreneurs from the area to get onboard by accessing a new toolkit designed to support their business.
24 Jun 2021
The council is reassuring residents that grass cutting and weeding around the county is continuing – despite the ‘perfect storm’ of weather conditions.
23 Jun 2021
The region's leaders are urging caution as Covid cases rise.
22 Jun 2021
Jim McNeil has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), following an extensive selection process.
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.