Image demonstrating Union Chain Bridge opening set for summer

Union Chain Bridge opening set for summer

13 Apr 2022

Despite the excellent progress being made at Union Chain Bridge, current forecasts for the bridge reopening have now been extended into the summer of 2022.  

Image demonstrating Country Park campsite opens for business

Country Park campsite opens for business

13 Apr 2022

The county’s latest caravan and camping site at Druridge Bay Country Park is opening for business. 

Image demonstrating Blyth Relief Road plans to go out for public engagement

Blyth Relief Road plans to go out for public engagement

12 Apr 2022

The public will be invited to have their say on plans for a new route for the Blyth Relief Road. 

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Consultation on £40m investment for Berwick Schools

12 Apr 2022

A public consultation is set to get underway on the future model of schools in Berwick after the Council’s Cabinet approved the next step in its major investment in the county’s education provision.   

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Northumberland to share in £300m Government funding to create family hubs

12 Apr 2022

Northumberland is set to benefit from a share of multi-million-pound funding to transform its children’s centres into Family Hubs that give young people of all ages the best start in life.  

Image demonstrating Hundreds of Easter Eggs donated to Blyth families in need 

Hundreds of Easter Eggs donated to Blyth families in need 

11 Apr 2022

  More than 300 chocolate Easter eggs have been generously donated to help Blyth families in need. 

Image demonstrating Book festival set to make bestseller list

Book festival set to make bestseller list

11 Apr 2022

The first ever Morpeth Book Festival proved a real hit with lovers of the written word as visitors flocked to hear from world-renowned authors. 

Image demonstrating Indoor dining back at Country Parks

Indoor dining back at Country Parks

08 Apr 2022

Two years after closing to the public due to Covid, indoor dining is coming back to Northumberland’s country park cafes. 

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Easter reminder to take care when out and about

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. 

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An evening of thanks for NHS and frontline heroes

08 Apr 2022

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. 

Support continues for families this Easter

Support continues for families this Easter

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.

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Enter your green schemes for a LOVE Northumberland award

07 Apr 2022

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 Storm Arwen review in its final stages

Storm Arwen review in its final stages

05 Apr 2022

A council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen is reaching its final stages. 

Image demonstrating New heritage lighting installed in centre of Hexham  

New heritage lighting installed in centre of Hexham  

05 Apr 2022

   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.  

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Pilot scheme opens for overnight motorhome stays

05 Apr 2022

Motorhomes will be able to stay overnight in three sites in the county under a new pilot scheme which has now started. 

School of Sanctuary - Bede Academy

Sanctuary status awarded to Northumberland school

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.  

Image demonstrating Newbiggin Promenade improvement works complete

Newbiggin Promenade improvement works complete

01 Apr 2022

Improvement works to Newbiggin Promenade are complete.

Image demonstrating First ever Local Plan adopted for county

First ever Local Plan adopted for county

31 Mar 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has been formally adopted by the council. 

Image demonstrating Exercise class for new mums launching in Alnwick 

Exercise class for new mums launching in Alnwick 

31 Mar 2022

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. 

Image demonstrating Hexham students recreate the past and look to the future

Hexham students recreate the past and look to the future

31 Mar 2022

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. 

Image demonstrating Badger-proof fencing to be installed at Tweedmouth Cemetery

Badger-proof fencing to be installed at Tweedmouth Cemetery

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 . 

Tree Wardens

Tree care scheme launched in Northumberland

29 Mar 2022

A new scheme is being launched in Northumberland to help enhance and protect the county's green spaces and woodlands.  

Image demonstrating Major step forward for Berwick Barracks project

Major step forward for Berwick Barracks project

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.  

Image demonstrating Public's views sought on future of Ashington site

Public's views sought on future of Ashington site

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. 

Image demonstrating Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

25 Mar 2022

A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.