Image demonstrating Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas 

Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas 

23 Nov 2023

  This Christmas why not give your friends and family the gift of fun, relaxation or fitness with an Active Northumberland gift voucher and help them to kick start a healthy 2024. 

Author, Dom Conlon, with pupils from Abbeyfields First School in Morpeth

Northern Children’s Book Festival: Inspiring Children’s Imaginations in Northumberland

21 Nov 2023

This November, Northumberland Libraries and Northumberland Schools Library Service are once again introducing fantastic authors to hundreds of school children across the county as part of the 40th annual Northern Children’s Book Festival.

Bins in a new compound in Ashington

Bin compounds keeping town's streets cleaner

20 Nov 2023

Over 40 bin compounds are now in place around Ashington in a bid to keep the streets cleaner and cut down on flytipping. 

Work progressing on Newsham road bridge in Blyth

New road bridge installed over rail line

20 Nov 2023

This weekend (November 18-19) saw great progress in the Northumberland Line project as the installation of the new road bridge at Newsham took place.

The council's pothole pro machine

Council welcomes extra Government road maintenance funding

17 Nov 2023

The County Council has welcomed millions in extra funding to improve the condition of the county’s road network. 

Sir Humphry Davy, inventor of the safety lamp

World-changing scientist and inventor's notebooks goes on show

14 Nov 2023

A scientist and chemist whose inventions revolutionised life for generations to come is being celebrated in an exhibition of items stored by Northumberland County Council’s Archive.

Image demonstrating November referendum date set for Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

November referendum date set for Newbiggin Neighbourhood Plan 

13 Nov 2023

A local referendum on the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

Image demonstrating Fly-tipper fined for dumping waste in two separate locations in Northumberland 

Fly-tipper fined for dumping waste in two separate locations in Northumberland 

13 Nov 2023

A fly tipper who dumped rubbish in Northumberland has been brought to justice following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers at Northumberland County Council. 

School crossing patrol staff outside County Hall celebrating the service's 70th anniversary

County celebrates 70 years of school crossing patrols

10 Nov 2023

A special event has been held to honour the men and women who go out in all weathers to make sure children and their families are able to cross the road to and from school safely. 

A graphic stating that the region's devolution deal has received local political approval

£4.2bn North East deal gets local approval

09 Nov 2023

Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.

A laboratory testing materials

Funding agreed for highways lab expansion

07 Nov 2023

A specialist highways laboratory in Cramlington is set for expansion as a £615,000 funding package is agreed by councillors. 

Image demonstrating Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

Leisure Centre drop-off points for Christmas gift appeal 

06 Nov 2023

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

Image demonstrating Bedlington man fined for Fly-Tipping 

Bedlington man fined for Fly-Tipping 

06 Nov 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping garden waste illegally in Lynemouth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

Image demonstrating Remembrance Day Service Invite 

Remembrance Day Service Invite 

06 Nov 2023

An invite has been extended to residents to join staff, councillors and ex-servicemen for a Remembrance Service at County Hall in Morpeth on Friday   November 10. 

A fire appliance

Residents thanked for support after quieter Bonfire Night

06 Nov 2023

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night. 

A butterfly on a plant

Plans to boost biodiversity in Northumberland

03 Nov 2023

Proposals are to be discussed for a comprehensive plan to protect and enhance biodiversity in Northumberland. 

a countryside scene in Northumberland

Council set to make ambitious net zero pledge

02 Nov 2023

Plans to make the county net zero by 2040 are set for approval by Northumberland County Council.  

Image demonstrating Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

Leader welcomes U turn on rail ticket office closures 

31 Oct 2023

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the news today that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open.  

Image demonstrating Landlords invited to free information event  

Landlords invited to free information event  

30 Oct 2023

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

CGI of a section of Blyth Relief Road

Extra dates added for Blyth Relief Road plans

27 Oct 2023

Residents are being invited to a series of drop-in sessions to find out the latest on plans for the new Blyth Relief Road.

Image demonstrating Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

Changes to postal and proxy voting introduced by electoral commission 

25 Oct 2023

The 31 October 2023 is not only the time of spooks and ghouls – but it will also see changes to absent voting. 

A graphic promoting north east devolution

North East councils to take next step towards historic devolution deal

24 Oct 2023

Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.

The new footbridge being built for the Northumberland Line

A189 foot and cycle bridge taking shape

24 Oct 2023

The new foot and cycle bridge to take Northumberland Line customers over the A189 between Chase Meadows and Blyth Bebside station is taking shape.

Image demonstrating Safety checks available for private water supplies  

Safety checks available for private water supplies  

23 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is recommending that owners of private water supplies have their supply checked regularly to make sure it is safe to drink. 

Embleton Beach in Northumberland

Beaches re-open after palm oil cleared away

23 Oct 2023

Beaches in Northumberland which were closed over the weekend after an unknown substance was washed up have re-opened.