Glasses of beer

A new alcohol strategy in development for Northumberland

14 Jan 2025

A new alcohol strategy for Northumberland is being developed to help address the harms caused by alcohol in the county.

A computer generated image of a section of the new Blyth Relief Road

Relief road scheme takes next steps

14 Jan 2025

Plans for Blyth Relief Road are moving forward after agreement to submit an Outline Business Case (OBC) to the Department for Transport for review and approval. 

Image demonstrating January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

13 Jan 2025

A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.   

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Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

13 Jan 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized by Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

The Maltings in Berwick

Berwick residents invited to see The Maltings design proposals

13 Jan 2025

Residents are being invited to find out more about the latest plans for The Maltings venue in Berwick later this month – ahead of a formal planning application being submitted.

Council Leader Glen Sanderson, Cabinet Member Veronica Jones and staff at a Warm Space

Winter Warm Spaces reminder

08 Jan 2025

With the current cold snap, the County Council is reminding residents that a network of community spaces are open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months.  

Emily Wilding Davison School Good

More praise for Northumberland school’s rapid improvement

07 Jan 2025

Rapid improvements at a Northumberland school where pupils are “valued and nurtured” have been recognised by the Department of Education.

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Northumberland Stop Smoking Service Celebrates 25 Years

07 Jan 2025

The Northumberland Stop Smoking Service has celebrated its 25th anniversary, while the latest data shows record low levels of smokers reported in the county.

A gritter being filled

Teams respond to Amber snow warning

06 Jan 2025

Following the amber weather warning for snow over the weekend, a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for today which may bring some disruption to services and travel. 

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Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

06 Jan 2025

Work is starting to build the first of Northumberland's fantastic new outdoor community Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.

Two people standing outside Ashington Rail Station

Father and son's rail line legacy

02 Jan 2025

The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60 years.

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Council wins prestigious award for innovative use of data

24 Dec 2024

Northumberland County Council has won the Best Use of Data category in the regional Dynamites Tech awards setting a benchmark for public sector innovation.

Councillors and council staff with a branded bin wagon

Campaign cuts county fly-tipping

23 Dec 2024

A County Council campaign to reduce fly-tipping across Northumberland, and in particular the hot-spots of Ashington and Blyth, is reaping rewards with a significant downturn in incidents. 

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Council tenants most satisfied in region, new report shows

23 Dec 2024

The Council’s housing tenants are the most satisfied in the region, a new report has found. 

Schools Christmas Choir 2024

Children spread Christmas cheer at Northumberland Schools Choir Competition 

19 Dec 2024

Children at Northumberland schools were invited to showcase their talent by entering our Schools Choir Competition 2024. 

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January deadline for community grant applications 

18 Dec 2024

Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Make fire safety a priority in your home  

17 Dec 2024

Residents are being urged to make fire safety a priority in their home, by ensuring they have enough working smoke alarms and that they are tested regularly. 

School children running

First look at designs to expand North Northumberland First Schools into Primary Schools 

17 Dec 2024

The first designs have gone on display to show how first schools in the Berwick Partnership will look when they transform into primary schools. 

Image demonstrating £3.5m Cramlington Regeneration Programme gets underway 

£3.5m Cramlington Regeneration Programme gets underway 

17 Dec 2024

Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is underway – with the town’s cycleways and footpaths the first to benefit.

Image demonstrating Wooler’s Scotts Play Park to be made accessible to all  

Wooler’s Scotts Play Park to be made accessible to all  

17 Dec 2024

Work will soon be underway to give a popular play park in Wooler a major facelift making it accessible and inclusive to all. 

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Northumberland residents' views sought as part of budget planning 

17 Dec 2024

Residents views are being sought as part of the Council’s budget planning for the coming year. 

The opening of the Northumberland Line

A new dawn for travel - as Northumberland Line opens to passengers

15 Dec 2024

For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line. 

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Beware the cons of Christmas 

11 Dec 2024

Christmas is, unfortunately an ideal time for scammers to try and fleece you out of your hard-earned money. 

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

11 Dec 2024

A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January 2025. All residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

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Achievements celebrated in Education, SEND & Skills Annual Report

10 Dec 2024

The education achievements of children, young people, and residents across Northumberland are celebrated in a new report.