08 Nov 2021
It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from avian influenza.
With cases of Covid remaining high across the region, Northumberland residents are being urged to remain cautious and do all they can to protect themselves.
06 Nov 2021
Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.
05 Nov 2021
A county councillor vacancy has been created following the resignation of Cllr Cath Homer (Hexham East).
04 Nov 2021
Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice with Active and Health Trainers
Two new children’s fitness classes are starting at Ashington Leisure Centre and they promise to be great fun!
03 Nov 2021
The next stage of work is getting underway on a new car park for Amble town centre
02 Nov 2021
Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community.
Progress is racing ahead on The Northumberland Line rail project - with approval now granted for two more stations.
29 Oct 2021
Transport leaders have approved the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee.
28 Oct 2021
The region's leaders have reiterated their commitment to a greener planet, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.
A social worker from Northumberland has been selected as a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021.
27 Oct 2021
Four Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget and Spending Review statement today, which has set out Government funding and priorities for the next three years.
Work starts on major upgrade to Newbiggin Sport Centre
26 Oct 2021
Over 12,000 illicit cigarettes and numerous packets of hand rolling tobacco worth £4,000 have been seized by Northumberland County Councils Trading Standards Service during a number of recent inspections.
22 Oct 2021
Children’s Centres in Northumberland are welcoming back families for face-to-face support and group sessions.
Primary and First school applications for a reception place in September 2022 in Northumberland open on Monday 1 November 2021
21 Oct 2021
Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.
It was announced this week that the Heart of Blyth project was successful in its bid for funding to create a stronger community in the town.
20 Oct 2021
Along with partners from the Eyes Open Steering Group, Northumberland County Council is supporting the ‘U=U’ campaign to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS.
A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects.
19 Oct 2021
Grant funding to support Northumberland-based businesses recover from Covid-19 is still available.
If you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained this October Half Term then Northumberland Libraries have got it sorted.
14 Oct 2021
Eleven Northumberland’s parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country.