28 Jun 2023
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.
As outbreaks of Avian Flu continue in wild birds across Northumberland, the county council’s public protection team is issuing a reminder to the public not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds.
26 Jun 2023
If you live in North Northumberland and are suffering from confidence issues, low self- esteem and mild depression, why not check out local health and wellbeing group Mind and Sole which organises a range of activities and support.
21 Jun 2023
To mark Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is encouraging all organisations and businesses big and small to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The council is looking to place a greater emphasis on improving the environment for everyone over the coming years.
16 Jun 2023
Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) has announced current Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Graeme Binning, will be the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO).
15 Jun 2023
This week (12th - 18th June) marks Men’s Health Week, an important opportunity to raise awareness of the physical and mental health issues that affect men.
A trial aiming to further improve road repairs in Northumberland has been agreed by the Council.
14 Jun 2023
An appeal is being made to members of the public to ask if they have any information about a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition in Blyth.
13 Jun 2023
Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago
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
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
Northumberland residents are making their health and wellbeing a priority as membership at Active Northumberland sports centres reaches an all-time high.
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.
01 Jun 2023
Work is due to start at the beginning of June to refurbish Blyth’s iconic beach huts.
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.
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.
Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have moved a step closer after Northumberland County Council’s Cabinet agreed consultation findings should be submitted to Government.
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has led tributes to a former Northumberland County Councillor, Anthony Murray from Wooler who passed away peacefully at the weekend at 86 years of age.
26 May 2023
A new partnership delivering employment and skills services in Northumberland is changing the way residents are supported into the job market.
23 May 2023
Northumberland County Council is joining scores of other local authorities across the country to tackle fraudulent use of the Blue Badge scheme.