29 Sep 2021
Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.
20 Sep 2021
The council is joining Recycle Now in the fight against climate change and asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits.
At a time when staying healthy is even more important, smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the step and give up cigarettes for good.
17 Sep 2021
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at a special LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.
15 Sep 2021
The region's leaders have welcomed the Government's winter plan to tackle Covid.
14 Sep 2021
Canvassers will be knocking on doors in Northumberland from 13th October to give residents a final chance to register and to vote in the next elections.
13 Sep 2021
Voluntary and community groups across the county, that are in need of financial assistance, are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund.
10 Sep 2021
Northumberland took centre stage as the prestigious AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race returned to the county.
06 Sep 2021
Work has started on site at the Britishvolt development at Cambois.
01 Sep 2021
Northumberland County Council is reaffirming that the provision of more affordable housing in the county, in areas of greatest need, continues to be one of its top priorities.
Residents who have signed up to the county’s Green Dog Walker scheme can again collect free dog waste bags from Northumberland libraries.
27 Aug 2021
Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.
26 Aug 2021
Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service went head-to-head in their first footballing derby at the weekend to raise money for charity.
16 Aug 2021
A coach driver who died in the French Alps trying to save the passengers on board has received a posthumous Queen's Commendation for Bravery.
10 Aug 2021
Locals in Northumberland are being urged to help shut down criminals dealing illegal tobacco this summer as new figures show “tab houses” and shops are the two main sources for children and adults in the region.
02 Aug 2021
An independent company based in Northumberland has been prosecuted and fined over £15,000 for supplying counterfeit car parts.
29 Jul 2021
Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair.
Richard Betteridge who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming in the pool at Willowburn Sport and Leisure centre in Alnwick, returned to the centre this week to thank the staff who helped to save his life.
23 Jul 2021
Covid-19 restrictions may have been lifted, but from Monday (July 26) the whole North East will receive additional government support as an Enhanced Response Area.
22 Jul 2021
Communities in Northumberland are set to benefit from an innovative new model for supporting adults with long-term care and support needs.
20 Jul 2021
There are only two weeks left for people in the county to have their say on modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.
19 Jul 2021
The council has set up a new £1million grant fund to support businesses based in the county as they recover from Covid-19.
16 Jul 2021
The annual LOVE Northumberland Awards are returning this year, and entries have opened this week.
Residents of Alnmouth, Craster, Embleton, Hexham and Lesbury now have more of a say over future development in their parishes, following the adoption of neighbourhood plans for their respective areas.
14 Jul 2021
Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.