28 Jun 2021
Another milestone on the Northumberland Line rail project has been reached after the first sections of track were replaced.
24 Jun 2021
The council is reassuring residents that grass cutting and weeding around the county is continuing – despite the ‘perfect storm’ of weather conditions.
23 Jun 2021
The region's leaders are urging caution as Covid cases rise.
22 Jun 2021
Jim McNeil has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), following an extensive selection process.
Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.
15 Jun 2021
The region's leaders have given their backing to the decision to delay further lifting of covid restrictions.
14 Jun 2021
A new campaign has launched today (Monday 14 June) aimed at answering some of the most frequently asked questions North East residents have about the Covid-19 vaccines.
11 Jun 2021
New technology is being introduced on one of the county’s busiest roads in a bid to cut accidents.
10 Jun 2021
Following discussions with organisers and thorough reviews of risk assessments, Directors of Public Health in the region are pleased to be able to support the return of Parkrun events.
09 Jun 2021
Consultation starts today on some proposed modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.
Community and voluntary groups in need of financial assistance to deliver local projects are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund.
08 Jun 2021
The Beaconhill and Beacon Lane areas of Cramlington are set to have improvements to roads, paths and cycleways as funding from housing developers is released to Northumberland County Council.
04 Jun 2021
North East leaders have issued a joint statement today, thanking everyone for their hard work and efforts, and encouraging us to remember hands, face, space and fresh air, getting jabs and self isolating where required.
02 Jun 2021
Two Northumberland foster care supporters have been awarded a Foster Talk award for their ongoing commitment to foster carers in Northumberland.
01 Jun 2021
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has seen a sharp rise in deliberate fires over recent months and are now urging youth groups and schools to talk about the dangers of fire setting.
28 May 2021
Bin collections in Northumberland will be one day later than usual from Monday 31 May.
The next stage towards the re-opening of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line is underway.
Northumberland County Council is warning visitors of the risks of wildfires as the visitor season begins to warm up.
27 May 2021
Northumberland County Council’s new Cabinet have taken their seats at the first Full Council meeting following this month’s local elections.
Directors of Public Health encourage people to 'carry on being cautious' to limit the spread of coronavirus
24 May 2021
Councillor Ian Hutchinson has donated a total of £5,278 towards a Motor Neuron Disease charity which was raised during his time as the Civic Head of Northumberland County Council.
20 May 2021
The region's Directors of Public Health are reminding residents that the coronavirus is still with us.
19 May 2021
Planning permission has been granted for a new £1.5 million pound investment scheme to refurbish and revitalise Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre.
17 May 2021
The council is running a survey of employers in Northumberland - asking them to outline their current and future skills and recruitment needs.
Northumberland’s Foster Care team has challenged other local authorities to follow in their footsteps and take on the ‘Jerusalema Dance Challenge.