26 Jun 2025
New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled.
25 Jun 2025
From August 2025 to March 2026, Blyth town centre will come alive with a vibrant programme of free events, festivals, live performances, hands-on activities and creative experiences for all ages – all part of Blyth Celebrates.
24 Jun 2025
Local residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable dementia friendly bungalows that are being built in Blyth are being encouraged to get in touch with the county council and express an interest.
18 Jun 2025
Northumberland County Council is reaffirming its commitment to help residents find meaningful work, develop new skills and build brighter futures by marking the UK’s annual Employability Day.
17 Jun 2025
The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.
13 Jun 2025
Plans for Blyth Relief Road have taken a major step forward after a planning application was submitted for the scheme.
11 Jun 2025
Northumberland County Council has taken part in a national initiative to celebrate the important role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities across the UK.
10 Jun 2025
Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience.
09 Jun 2025
Local heroes who make a real difference to communities in Northumberland have been honoured for their efforts.
06 Jun 2025
New data on the economic impact of tourism reveals that Northumberland’s visitor economy has reached its remarkable post-COVID recovery a year ahead of forecast, achieving record-breaking economic results and almost 10.5million visitors in 2024.
Ensuring that the UK offshore wind industry has the future workforce it requires took a major leap forward as the landmark Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth was officially opened by Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP.
05 Jun 2025
Berwick-born football star Lucy Bronze MBE has become the latest recipient to be awarded the Freedom of Northumberland.
03 Jun 2025
A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco has been seized by Northumberland Trading standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland.
30 May 2025
Newcastle United's cup hero Dan Burn has been granted the freedom of his native Northumberland.
29 May 2025
The £36m transformation of Ashington town centre is gathering pace - with a number of new improvements completed and underway.
27 May 2025
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.
23 May 2025
An amazing event featuring wrestlers, opera and bouncing kangaroos is coming to Ashington town centre later this month.
20 May 2025
DEFRA has now lifted regional mandatory housing requirements for poultry which had been in place to help limit the spread of Avian Flu.
19 May 2025
Consumers and business owners are being reminded of upcoming legislation that will see an outright ban on the purchase and sale of single use vapes.
15 May 2025
From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care.
As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, Blyth South Beach is among this year’s winners.
14 May 2025
The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.
13 May 2025
The musical history of Northumberland is in the national spotlight as part of a new BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” which looks at the way music from the regions plays an important role in English cultural history.
A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Ashington’s Hirst Park and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held to mark the occasion.
09 May 2025
The Council’s Space for Shorebirds rangers are working hard to protect beach nesting birds and are asking everyone to help by giving nest protection areas lots of space.