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Stay vigilant to avoid wildfires

27 Aug 2025

With out-of-control blazes devastating landscapes across Europe – and closer to home in Yorkshire, Northumberland County Council is urging residents and visitors to take extra care to prevent similar wildfires.

Councillor Wendy Pattison and Katie Wright, project officer look over the exhibition.

Exhibition to tour as people invited to share WWII memories

27 Aug 2025

Northumberland Archives is calling on residents to help bring history to life by sharing their WWII memories, photographs, diaries and letters as part of a project marking the 80th anniversary of end of the War.

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Tell us what is important to you!

26 Aug 2025

Northumberland County Council is asking residents what is important to them – as it starts work on its plans for the next five years.  

Hens in a field

Bird keepers urged to be vigliant over avian flu

22 Aug 2025

Bird keepers across Northumberland are being encouraged to maintain good bio-security as further cases of avian influenza are confirmed in the UK.

Staff and pupils at Blyth Academy

Northumberland’s students celebrate GCSE success

21 Aug 2025

Students across the county proudly celebrated their achievements today as they collected their GCSE results, with the vast majority going on to their first-choice destination.

Image demonstrating Restoration work progressing on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

Restoration work progressing on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

18 Aug 2025

Work is progressing well on the restoration of The Shambles, a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of the Hexham Conservation Area. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

13 Aug 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit cigarettes and tobacco have been seized by Northumberland Trading standards officers from locations in South East Northumberland during a multi agency strike with Northumbria Police and the Immigration Service 

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Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys

04 Aug 2025

Trading Standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys after recent seizures in Northumberland 

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Council teams respond to Storm Floris 

04 Aug 2025

Teams from the county council have been working throughout the day in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Floris 

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A TB treatment first for Northumberland

01 Aug 2025

A specialist health care centre for sick children has been the focus of a PhD’s student university journey - and Ryan Fallon has enjoyed every step along the way.

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Landlords and agents invited to free industry update event  

30 Jul 2025

Landlords and agents from around the county and beyond are being invited to attend a free development event which will provide invaluable updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

Dog walking at Hadrian's Wall

Dog owners urged to take the lead in keeping their pets safe

29 Jul 2025

Northumberland County Council is urging dog owners to keep their pets under control while enjoying the countryside this summer. 

Councillors and staff at the new Hexham to Corbridge active travel corridor

Tynedale travel corridor work gets underway

28 Jul 2025

Construction work is underway to create a new walking and cycling route in Tynedale.  

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Site call-out as preparations for new Local Plan get underway

25 Jul 2025

Northumberland County Council is starting its preparations for a new Local Plan for the county - and inviting landowners and others with an interest in land to suggest possible sites for a range of future development uses for consideration.   

Image demonstrating Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Hexham 

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone for Hexham 

21 Jul 2025

Work is starting this week (21 July) to build a new Playzone in Hexham which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities for both adults and children. 

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Council welcomes selection for new Government programme

18 Jul 2025

The County Council is to share its expertise after being chosen as one of the areas to benefit from the Government’s “innovation squads” as part of a £100 million ‘Test, Learn and Grow’ reform programme. 

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Council launches annual canvass to update electoral register

17 Jul 2025

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents to ensure they are on the electoral register, as the council kicks off its annual canvass.

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Awards celebrate the county's green heroes

17 Jul 2025

The very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.  

Image demonstrating Trading standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys 

Trading standards warn of unsafe counterfeit Labubu toys 

16 Jul 2025

Northumberland County Council Trading Standards officers are warning both consumers, and businesses after counterfeit versions of the collectible Labubu dolls, posing a safety risk to children, are being found on sale in shops across the county. 

Image demonstrating New Deputy Lieutenants appointed for Northumberland 

New Deputy Lieutenants appointed for Northumberland 

14 Jul 2025

Five new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed for Northumberland. 

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Council protects vulnerable adults with scam call blocking devices  

09 Jul 2025

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.  

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Case workers support Armed Forces Community 

08 Jul 2025

On the back of Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it. 

Councillor Wendy Pattison in front of a summer reading challenge sign

A magical summer of books and nature awaits

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.

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Blyth event provided support for Armed Forces community  

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. 

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New Bluetongue control measures introduced for moving livestock 

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.