03 Jul 2025
Children can enjoy a world of fun, imagination, books and discovery in the great outdoors this summer by taking part in Northumberland County Council Library Service’s Summer Reading Challenge.
02 Jul 2025
During Armed Forces Week Northumberland County Council hosted an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.
01 Jul 2025
Northumberland County Council Trading Standards and Animal Health Team are urging farmers to be aware of the upcoming changes in England for Bluetongue control measures and to plan ahead if moving livestock.
Northumberland residents are being warned to be on their guard following another spate of Council Tax scams in the county.
30 Jun 2025
The rare birth of a set of naturally conceived quadruplets is just one of the fascinating stories uncovered by a look into the heritage of maternity healthcare in Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from Monday 30th June - Friday 4th July.
27 Jun 2025
UPVC window frames, door frames and guttering now being accepted at some Household Waste Recovery Centres.
A talented local engineering student is celebrating success after securing a competitive apprenticeship with Northumbrian Water.
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.
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.
The much-valued Wooler Post Office has been saved and the flat above it will be turned into an affordable home to rent, thanks to a partnership scheme between The Glendale Gateway Trust and Northumberland County Council.
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.
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
Amble residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable HUSK bungalows that are being built in the town are being encouraged to sign up and apply through Northumberland Homefinder.
Alnwick’s fantastic new PlayZone was officially opened last weekend providing the community with an outdoor all-weather sports space for adults and children to use all year round.
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.
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.
A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Alnwick and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held over the course of the week to mark the occasion.
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.