17 Oct 2022
With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them.
11 Oct 2022
Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has today (12 October) approved £220,000 of funding to improve visitor infrastructure in the small town of Wooler.
Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region.
10 Oct 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue.
05 Oct 2022
Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.
03 Oct 2022
Libraries Week 2022 will be brought to life across Northumberland in a series of events that celebrate the central role libraries play in supporting life-long learning in its communities.
30 Sep 2022
Residents in Northumberland are being encouraged to celebrate older people as part of Silver Sunday on 2 October.
Social workers from Northumberland have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.
29 Sep 2022
Around 3,000 runners are making final preparations for this year’s Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend.
28 Sep 2022
Work to build a new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is progressing at pace and is on track to open to the public in early 2023.
Handrails and decking are now being installed as the Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland nears completion.
Northumberland residents are being urged to be on their guard against scammers who are taking advantage of the cost-of-living crisis.
27 Sep 2022
Visitors to Northumberland over the summer have been wholeheartedly thanked by the council and partners for respecting the county's natural landscapes and tourist attractions during the summer months.
22 Sep 2022
The Council has approved the allocation of funding as it works to reduce inequalities across the county and address issues around poverty.
An Indian restaurant based in Newbiggin has been ordered to pay over £6,000 for selling a meal which contained traces of peanuts, even though it was ordered as being peanut-free.
21 Sep 2022
People in Northumberland are being encouraged to give their views on a permanent memorial in the county to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
20 Sep 2022
Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 21st September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2022.
Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.
06 Sep 2022
A new weekly exercise class, geared specifically to help people with Multiple Sclerosis is to start at Berwick’s new sports and leisure centre next week and is thought to be the first of its kind in the county.
02 Sep 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county’s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.
01 Sep 2022
Following the successful management of a four-day wildfire near Redesdale, Forestry England has thanked the individuals and organisations involved in tackling the incident for their support.
The Arts Minister, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has visited Berwick Barracks.
24 Aug 2022
Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 29 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.
Northumberland County Council is welcoming challenge from an independent board following recommendations made in the SOLACE Independent Governance Review.
Northumberland’s food businesses are above national average for food hygiene standards with 98.3% rated 3 or above.