08 Apr 2022
People are being reminded to take extra care when out and about over the Easter Holidays as some wooded areas of the county still pose dangers after the winter storms.
A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey last night (April 7) to thank NHS staff and frontline workers who helped the county through the Covid pandemic.
07 Apr 2022
Help is on hand for eligible families in Northumberland to make sure children and young people have access to healthy food, fun activities, and stay warm over the Easter break.
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.
05 Apr 2022
A council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen is reaching its final stages.
Work has started to install new heritage street lighting in the centre of Hexham as part of a wider scheme to revitalise the town’s historic centre.
Motorhomes will be able to stay overnight in three sites in the county under a new pilot scheme which has now started.
04 Apr 2022
Bede Academy in Blyth has become the first high school in Northumberland to be awarded School of Sanctuary status for fostering a safe and welcome culture.
01 Apr 2022
Improvement works to Newbiggin Promenade are complete.
31 Mar 2022
The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has been formally adopted by the council.
A new exercise class aimed at helping new mams to get back into exercise and supporting their emotional wellbeing after the birth of their baby is being launched at Willowburn Sports & Leisure Centre in April.
Students from Hexham’s First schools and the High school have taken part in an Arts competition created and sponsored by the Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone scheme.
29 Mar 2022
The County Council is to install badger-proof fencing as part of its plans to tackle the damage being caused by the animals in Berwick’s Tweedmouth Cemetery .
A new scheme is being launched in Northumberland to help enhance and protect the county's green spaces and woodlands.
28 Mar 2022
The council has warmly welcomed a grant of £4.2m from the Cultural Development Fund to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.
25 Mar 2022
A partnership working to bring transformative change to Ashington is seeking the public’s views on the future of a key area of the town.
A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.
22 Mar 2022
The County Council is once again pledging its support as Keep Britain Tidy launches its annual Great British Spring Clean.
21 Mar 2022
Four firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue will hand over two fire engines to help Ukrainian emergency services later today.
17 Mar 2022
The Tranquillity Spa, run by Active Northumberland, has been named among the best in the country after picking up a win at the English Hair & Beauty Awards.
English Tourism Week returns on Friday 18 - Sunday 27 March and this year is all about the fantastic individuals who work hard to keep the industry thriving.
16 Mar 2022
Young carers across the county are being applauded for the commitment and contributions they make to their families and communities as part of Young Carers Actions Day.
Residents in Northumberland are being reminded of how to spot the signs this National Child Exploitation Awareness Day.
Northumberland County Council has confirmed its commitment to help where it possibly can in supporting those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine and seeking safety in the UK.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is preparing to send two fire appliances and an Incident Response Unit to help firefighters in the Ukraine.