Cllr Wendy Pattison (2nd from right) with representaives from Karbon Homes and Vistry North East

Work underway on Morpeth Extra Care housing project

06 Mar 2025

It will provide much-needed specialist housing, designed to help those with additional support and care needs to live independently.

Ruth Baker with 'Bessie' the first library van in front of County Hall, Newcastle, in 1951.

Lighting the way on International Women's Day

05 Mar 2025

Communities across Northumberland will come together on International Women’s Day on (IWD) Saturday, March 8th to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, both past and present.

The front view of the proposed new Maltings venue

Planning application submitted for new Maltings venue in Berwick

04 Mar 2025

A new image of the proposed Maltings venue in Berwick has been released – as a formal planning application is submitted. 

Staff celebrating the GOOD OFSTED rating for Northumberland Skills

Northumberland Skills celebrating after "Good" OFSTED rating

04 Mar 2025

Northumberland Skills is celebrating after being officially rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted, following a rigorous inspection process. 

Image demonstrating Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows  

Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows  

04 Mar 2025

Work is progressing well on a scheme to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned and managed by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.  

A rendering of a data centre

Multi-billion pound data centre campus gets green light from planners 

04 Mar 2025

A multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has moved a huge step closer to reality after the ambitious proposals were granted planning permission.

Sons of Town Hall

Spring into culture with Northumberland Libraries

03 Mar 2025

Northumberland is gearing up for an engaging and fun springtime with a series of events and initiatives designed to enrich communities and reflect modern library services.

Pupils working on a project

Top choice for many as school allocations released

03 Mar 2025

The vast majority of parents and guardians across Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of secondary school for the upcoming academic year on National Offers Day. 

Berwick Barracks

Major step forward for Berwick Barracks project

28 Feb 2025

A £4.5m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.

Newsham Station in Blyth

Newsham Station opening date confirmed

28 Feb 2025

The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday, March 17th. 

Image demonstrating Council report recognises significant improvements

Council report recognises significant improvements

27 Feb 2025

Positive report results are being hailed as a “Watershed” moment for Northumberland County Council.

Image demonstrating Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

26 Feb 2025

Work has started to refurbish the run down outdoor Multi Use Games Area on the welfare site, into a vibrant outdoor sport area with new floodlighting.  

Image demonstrating Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use 

Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use 

26 Feb 2025

A community engagement event is to be held at Eastwoods Park, Prudhoe on March 12, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed. 

Sue Wood, Head of Archives and Councillor Jeff Watson, Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Libraries, at Northumberland County Council.

National accreditation for Archive service

25 Feb 2025

Northumberland Archives has once again been recognised for its outstanding work in preserving and providing access to historical records.

Image demonstrating Charity calendar raises funding for rescued dogs 

Charity calendar raises funding for rescued dogs 

25 Feb 2025

Over £1000 was raised through sales of a charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities. 

Image demonstrating Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

25 Feb 2025

Work is due to start this Spring to restore a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of Hexham. 

Image demonstrating Council Leader reaffirms support to local high school 

Council Leader reaffirms support to local high school 

25 Feb 2025

  Northumberland County Council Leader, Glen Sanderson has reaffirmed the support on offer from the Council following the current closure of Prudhoe Community High School.    

Newsham rail station

Latest Northumberland Line station to open in coming weeks

21 Feb 2025

The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line is set to open mid March. 

Drummers performing in Ashington

Ashington lit-up as thousands flock to events

21 Feb 2025

More than 6,000 people attended the first two family-friendly events commissioned by the County Council in Ashington - with a host of other events set to take place in 2025. 

The rail crossing at Low Prudhoe

Prudhoe flood scheme to get underway

20 Feb 2025

A scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is getting underway.  

A calculator

Budget approved by council

20 Feb 2025

A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council. 

Young people elected to Northumberland's Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament

Young people in the county go to the polls

20 Feb 2025

Thousands of pupils from across Northumberland went to the polls to select their new Youth Cabinet and Youth Parliament members.

Image demonstrating Come along and share ideas for Alnwick PlayZone use 

Come along and share ideas for Alnwick PlayZone use 

19 Feb 2025

A community engagement event is to be held in Alnwick on March 1, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed. 

Image demonstrating Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time 

Belford holiday site provider prosecuted for a second time 

19 Feb 2025

A holiday site provider from Belford has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council for a second time for failing to comply with the Private Water Supply Regulations which are in place to protect public health. 

Councillors and staff at the groundbreaking for the new Cramlington youth zone

Town centre youth zone build starts

19 Feb 2025

A new dedicated youth facility is to be built in Cramlington.