22 Jan 2020
A new physical activity strategy has been launched for the county which sets out a bold, innovative ambition to encourage every resident in Northumberland to be more active for life.
Dawn raids have been carried out in Berwick to target suspected drug dealing in a major offensive against ‘County Lines’.
21 Jan 2020
A major tourist attraction in Northumberland has moved a step closer with £5 million Government funding.
17 Jan 2020
Northumberland County Council has condemned senseless acts in Blyth which have seen the town’s iconic beach huts badly damaged by fire.
16 Jan 2020
More than 80 schools in Northumberland are now safer thanks to the ongoing roll-out of 20mph limits outside their buildings.
14 Jan 2020
Uniformed groups across the county are to benefit from thousands of pounds in funding to support their work in the community.
This Hexham Hub event will provide updates on some major developments for the town.
Residents are being reminded to check their speed when driving through the county.
10 Jan 2020
Global engineering, management and development consultancy firm Mott MacDonald have been appointed to deliver a new town centre investment strategy for Blyth town centre.
09 Jan 2020
A date has been set for a local referendum on the Cramlington Neighbourhood Plan.
08 Jan 2020
The multi-million pound scheme to transform Ashington town centre has taken another major step forward with Advance Northumberland securing planning permission for its flagship scheme on Portland Park.
The electoral arrangements of Morpeth Town Council are currently being examined with a view to amending its boundaries with Hebron, Hepscott and Mitford Parish Councils.
Work is underway to create extra parking at Morpeth Railway Station.
Northumberland County Councillors have formally approved their Climate Change Action Plan - paving the way for a range of ambitious green projects.
07 Jan 2020
Northumberland’s new adult learning prospectus, has just been published - providing hundreds of opportunities to gain new skills.
The council's strategic planning committee has supported the proposals for two new schools in Hexham.
06 Jan 2020
Alnwick Playhouse, one of the town’s most popular and well loved buildings has re-opened to the public following a £3.3m renovation.
31 Dec 2019
Northumberland County Council’s Housing and Public Protection Service has carried out a crackdown on illegal Christmas spirits.
27 Dec 2019
The latest phase of improvements at Druridge Bay Country Park are getting underway in the New Year.
23 Dec 2019
Amounts of household waste increase dramatically over Christmas - as residents unwrap presents, consume lots of tasty festive food and then dispose of everything from wrappings to Christmas trees!
One in 10 drinkers plan to go alcohol-free for Dry January 2020. And almost four in five (78%) Brits say they drink more than they want or intend to, according to a new online poll for Dry January.
20 Dec 2019
Northumberland has officially launched its new children and young people’s plan.
18 Dec 2019
Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is asking residents to be its eyes on the ground following a seizure in November of old and potentially dangerous fireworks.
17 Dec 2019
Alnwick Playhouse, one of the town’s most popular and well loved buildings is to re-open to the public on Friday January 3rd.
Voluntary and community groups across the south east of the county that are in need of financial assistance, are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund.