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.
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.
The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region.
Site investigation and survey work will be taking place in Eastern Lane Car Park in July as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment.
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.
Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
05 Jun 2023
Extra car parking spaces have been provided at the new Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre, with more to come.
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.