A graphic showing a toilets sign

Berwick Castlegate toilet refurbishment getting underway

17 Jul 2023

Refurbishment is set to get underway of public toilets in Berwick later this month. 

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Council increases fines to tackle environmental crimes 

13 Jul 2023

Fines for environmental offences in Northumberland are set to increase and cover a greater number of issues, the county council has confirmed. 

Speakers at an inequality conference held in Northumberland

Work continues to tackle inequalities in county

13 Jul 2023

Tackling inequalities in Northumberland was the focus as key stakeholders and senior leaders from the County Council, the NHS, voluntary and private sector including businesses came together. 

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Advance finance review to ensure the company fit for the future

13 Jul 2023

Work is continuing to ensure the funding model for Advance Northumberland is fit for the future. 

Image demonstrating Pupils get active with sports festival fun 

Pupils get active with sports festival fun 

11 Jul 2023

Over 500 young people from schools around the county took part in a School Games Live event at The Alnwick Gardens this week.  

Image demonstrating Farmer fined for breach of animal movement rules. 

Farmer fined for breach of animal movement rules. 

11 Jul 2023

Graeme Reavley, a Northumberland farmer and retired veterinary surgeon has been fined by Newcastle Magistrates after pleading guilty to a breach of livestock movement rules. 

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Full fibre broadband rollout reaches rural Rothbury

10 Jul 2023

The UK’s newest, fastest, most reliable broadband technology is now available to over 200 properties in Rothbury, with a further 1,110 properties set to become ready for service.

A plaque is unveiled honouring the restoration of the Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge restoration honoured

07 Jul 2023

The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has been recognised by some of the world’s leading engineering organisations. 

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Council marking Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

03 Jul 2023

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs from 3-9  July.  

A picture of rubbish bins. Dates for some collections are changing

New household waste collection dates for thousands of homes

30 Jun 2023

Over 4,000 households in the county will see a change to their usual household waste collection day following improvements to make refuse collection routes more efficient and reliable.  

Northumberland Librarian Katy Wedderburn who has been judging national awards

National judging role for Northumberland librarian

30 Jun 2023

It's been a busy time for Northumberland librarian Katy Wedderburn who was selected as a judge for the annual Yoto Carnegie children’s book awards.

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Council welcomes £45m funding boost for better bus services

30 Jun 2023

The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region. 

An impression of the inside of the new Berwick Maltings development. Site investigation work is taking place

Site works taking place ahead of Maltings redevelopment

30 Jun 2023

Site investigation and survey work will be taking place in Eastern Lane Car Park in July as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment.

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Last chance to hear about pioneering artist and 'secret scientist'

29 Jun 2023

Local historians and those interested in the work of pioneering feminist and secret scientist Lady Emma Tankerville have one last chance to see some of her drawings and hear from expert June Watson.

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Council warns of wildfires as visitor season and weather heats up

29 Jun 2023

Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.  

People forming a heart shape at The Alnwick Garden

Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

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. 

Image demonstrating Public urged to follow rules as Avian flu outbreaks continue in Northumberland 

Public urged to follow rules as Avian flu outbreaks continue in Northumberland 

28 Jun 2023

   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. 

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 Wellbeing support group is here to help 

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. 

Image demonstrating Berwick Academy wins national award for re-igniting passion in sport 

Berwick Academy wins national award for re-igniting passion in sport 

22 Jun 2023

An initiative run by Berwick Academy to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls has won a national award.   

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Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces   

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. 

A woodland scene

Environment taking centre stage on council plans

21 Jun 2023

The council is looking to place a greater emphasis on improving the environment for everyone over the coming years. 

New Chief Fire Officer Graeme Binning

New Chief Fire Officer announced

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). 

The founders of two North East community groups, Homos That Hike, a community of LGBTQ+ hikers, and WoeMan, an outdoors community, have joined forces

Meet the dynamic duo championing male mental health

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 stretch of the A189 which has been resurfaced

Pothole pilot scheme to hit the road

15 Jun 2023

A trial aiming to further improve road repairs in Northumberland has been agreed by the Council. 

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Elevating Northumberland’s Health & Fitness 

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