14 Jun 2023
This week the council’s cabinet agreed to allocate funding to refurbish Prudhoe Waterworld and remodel internal parts of the building to improve existing facilities.
13 Jun 2023
Northumberland is set to benefit from funding for a scheme to restore and enhance woodlands damaged by Storm Arwen.
Hundreds of volunteers and carers had their hard work, dedication and commitment recognised and celebrated at a special garden party at The Alnwick Garden.
Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago
A regeneration programme worth almost £30m is set to revitalise Ashington town centre.
Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.
09 Jun 2023
Innovative investment to “grow our own” children’s social workers is paying off in Northumberland – alongside a campaign to attract new talent to the county.
The recent spell of dry weather has prompted Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) to warn residents and visitors of the high wildfire risk over the coming days.
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.
08 Jun 2023
Free heritage walking tours are taking place in Hexham over the summer months to give residents and visitors a chance to find out all about the town's rich history.
Northumberland residents are making their health and wellbeing a priority as membership at Active Northumberland sports centres reaches an all-time high.
Work is due to start this month on the demolition of The Drill Hall in Prudhoe which has stood vacant for a number of years creating an eyesore and a safety hazard.
Northumberland County Council is one of nearly 50 UK Fair Tax Councils celebrating Fair Tax Week 2023, which runs 8-18 June.
Bereaved families in Northumberland are to be offered pioneering step-by-step guidance and assistance to deal with the heavy admin burden following the death of a loved one.
If you are interested in playing football but find the pace a little too much, then a walking football session that is running in Ashington could be for you.
07 Jun 2023
A new pedestrian link between the Crofton Grange housing development in Blyth and neighbouring communities has been formally opened by representatives of Northumberland County Council and the developers.
05 Jun 2023
Extra car parking spaces have been provided at the new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre, with more to come.
Work is due to start on Monday 3rd July on a major public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic town centre.
02 Jun 2023
Plans to improve the journeys of thousands of pupils to and from school have been welcomed by councillors.
01 Jun 2023
Work is due to start at the beginning of June to refurbish Blyth’s iconic beach huts.
Northumberland County Council will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to the organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June.
30 May 2023
Dog owners are being reminded that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the microchip are up to date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.
School pupils living near The Northumberland Line have gone back in time to learn about the archaeology of the rail line project, as well as finding out how it is being constructed to discover future career options.
A Cramlington couple Teresa and Stephen Hipkin, have been fined in two separate cases relating to littering and dog fouling in a residential part of the town.
Northumberland County Council is to receive over £1 million from central government to help buy 12 homes for refugees who have been displaced and left homeless by war.