28 Jun 2022
A shop that persistently sold illicit tobacco in Ashington has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked by Northumberland County Council.
27 Jun 2022
A project which promotes the concept of reading for pleasure to support mental health and wellbeing has been awarded further funding to help it continue for another 12 months.
21 Jun 2022
Ahead of this week’s meeting to discuss the recent governance review of the local authority, the leader of Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents that progress on its recommendations is already well underway.
Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.
16 Jun 2022
The Chief Executive of Historic England, Duncan Wilson has paid a visit to Hexham to meet and talk to partners involved in a scheme to restore and rejuvenate the historic heart of the town.
Hundreds of volunteers and carers attended a special garden party at The Alnwick Garden yesterday, held to thank them for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
15 Jun 2022
A new Hexham development supporting the economic growth of the town is open for business.
On the Sunday of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend, the Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone arranged for local people to be interviewed sharing their memories of the Queen to mark her 70 years on the throne.
14 Jun 2022
Residents are being reassured that progress is being made with the electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Wentworth car park in Hexham.
Northumberland County Council is supporting the Department of Work and Pension’s Pension Credit Day of Action on Wednesday, 15 June.
09 Jun 2022
Following two years on hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend saw the triumphant return of the Northumberland County Show.
08 Jun 2022
The leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the findings of a long-awaited independent review into areas for improvement.
07 Jun 2022
As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the county council’s Cabinet has approved the trial of a pilot scheme to collect residents' food waste for recycling.
Northumberland County Council has been awarded £421,576 to use physical activity to boost the activity levels of people in Ashington & Berwick.
There was a fantastic turn out a special church service that was held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Northumberland communities pulled out all the stops to celebrate the historic occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as towns and villages became a blaze of red, white and blue.
06 Jun 2022
Four voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community.
31 May 2022
The region's leaders are wishing everyone an enjoyable Platinum Jubilee weekend - and encouraging people to be mindful of others.
A Byth family have been evicted from their Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to their neighbours and the community of Blyth.
27 May 2022
As the country looks forward to its extended Bank Holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrations have already begun at libraries across the county and beyond.
25 May 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has launched its newest station hub specially to fight wildfires.
24 May 2022
Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal.
23 May 2022
Smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on World No Tobacco Day, which takes place on 31 May.
19 May 2022
Local residents are being invited to book onto a free tour of the Coach and Horses public house in Hexham to find out more about the restoration work that is taking place on the historic building.
A unique project has captured local residents' memories of Hexham on video which are now available for people to view and will be kept for future generations.