The landslp at Todstead near Rothbury

Major Rothbury road scheme getting underway

19 Apr 2023

Major engineering works to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury for future generations start this month (April). 

Image demonstrating Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

18 Apr 2023

Members of the public of all faiths are invited to attend a special service that is being held in Hexham Abbey in May to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland hits top 20 spot in UK fitness challenge 

Active Northumberland hits top 20 spot in UK fitness challenge 

18 Apr 2023

Two Active Northumberland sports centres have reached the prestigious top 20 spot in a UK fitness challenge. 

The first car and local children over the newly reopened Union Chain Bridge

World famous bridge reopens after restoration

17 Apr 2023

Restoration of the Union Change Bridge completed.

Image demonstrating Local Residents and Northumberland’s Local Community Heroes are invited to celebrate The King’s Coronation at Alnwick Castle

Local Residents and Northumberland’s Local Community Heroes are invited to celebrate The King’s Coronation at Alnwick Castle

17 Apr 2023

Northumberland residents will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in the historic grounds of Alnwick Castle.

Children excited running towards school

National Primary Offer Day - 98% get top choice school place

17 Apr 2023

The vast majority of families in Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of first or primary school on National Offers Day for September 2023.

Council Leader and Transport Secretary on the Northumberland Line at Blyth

Line moves a step closer after bridge funding secured

13 Apr 2023

The Northumberland Line rail scheme reintroducing passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle is another step closer after funding was agreed for a new road bridge in Blyth. 

Image demonstrating Essential roadworks planned for Morpeth

Essential roadworks planned for Morpeth

13 Apr 2023

Essential maintenance work on Newgate Street in Morpeth will be getting underway later this month.

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will celebrate St George’s Day and their freedom of Northumberland with a special church service and parade through Morpeth on Saturday 22nd April.

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers to march through Morpeth

13 Apr 2023

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will celebrate St George’s Day and their freedom of Northumberland with a special church service and parade through Morpeth on Saturday 22nd April.

Image demonstrating Full fibre broadband now live in Darras Hall

Full fibre broadband now live in Darras Hall

12 Apr 2023

The UK’s newest, fastest, most reliable broadband technology, is now available to over 450 properties in Darras Hall.

Image demonstrating Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

12 Apr 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for abandoning his Ford Fiesta van illegally on Cowpen Road, Blyth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

Image demonstrating   Views sought on Belford Neighbourhood Plan 

  Views sought on Belford Neighbourhood Plan 

06 Apr 2023

Residents and businesses are being invited to give their views on a proposed new Neighbourhood Plan for Belford.    

Image demonstrating Hexham town centre improvement scheme to start in Summer 

Hexham town centre improvement scheme to start in Summer 

05 Apr 2023

Work is due to start this summer on a £1.5 million-pound public realm improvement scheme to revitalise Hexham’s historic centre

Image demonstrating Entries open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards

Entries open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards

03 Apr 2023

Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.

Image demonstrating Doors open on Morpeth’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre 

Doors open on Morpeth’s flagship new Sport & Leisure Centre 

03 Apr 2023

Hundreds of residents have visited Morpeth’s fantastic new sports and leisure centre as the doors opened to the public for the first time.  

Sillhouette of a family

Council continuing to support residents over Easter

01 Apr 2023

Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time. 

Artists impression of the finished work on Church Street, Blyth

Blyth street improvement scheme nears completion

31 Mar 2023

Blyth town centre is getting a boost over Easter with the finishing touches being added to the Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street improvement project, part of the £70m Energising Blyth regeneration programme.  

A mural in Ashington town centre

Businesses encouraged to access Ashington support service

31 Mar 2023

Ashington businesses looking to grow are being encouraged to get help from a bespoke support service. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue service's new Aerial Ladder Platform

Fire Service aiming high with new rescue equipment

30 Mar 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has taken ownership of its latest lifesaving equipment which will keep communities across the county even safer. 

Computer Generated Image of the interior of the new Maltings Theatre.

Architect Team appointed for major Berwick theatre scheme

30 Mar 2023

The design team behind the new multi-million-pound arts venue for Berwick has been appointed.

Image demonstrating Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

30 Mar 2023

Two sports centres that are operated and managed by Active Northumberland have passed Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest with flying colours. 

A view of Hexham Middle School

New masterplan for former Hexham school's future

29 Mar 2023

A new masterplan will be commissioned to determine the future of the former Hexham Middle School site on Wanless Lane. 

Image demonstrating Sustainable energy gets the go-ahead for Council headquarters

Sustainable energy gets the go-ahead for Council headquarters

28 Mar 2023

Permission has been granted for the development of an integrated system to provide clean energy at Morpeth’s County Hall.

Squadron Leader Dudley Craig, one of the few survivors of the Great Escape

One of the few - Northumberland man's great escape

28 Mar 2023

An exhibition about the life of one of the few survivors of the Great Escape – one of the best know events of World War II – has gone on show at County Hall, Morpeth.

Image demonstrating New Learning Centre and community campus to open in Alnwick 

New Learning Centre and community campus to open in Alnwick 

27 Mar 2023

A new Learning Centre and community campus is opening in Alnwick providing a one stop shop where residents can access a range of support and education services all under one roof.