10 Mar 2021
Residents across Northumberland have praised the county’s library service for the support it has continued to offer during the coronavirus pandemic.
A symbolic stage has been reached on works at the famous Union Chain Bridge - with the physical connection between England and Scotland being cut at the site for the first time in centuries.
09 Mar 2021
Northumberland residents’ views on the county’s library service are helping to shape its future, following an extensive consultation.
Funding has been agreed to upgrade the facilities at a key council highways depot.
08 Mar 2021
Households across Northumberland are being asked to take part in Census 2021.
Active Northumberland has launched a new online fitness experience which brings professional group exercise classes to your home.
Today marks a significant milestone on our road to recovery, as we reach the first step of the Government’s plan for easing lockdown restrictions.
05 Mar 2021
Hadrian’s Wall will celebrate its 1900th anniversary in 2022 with a year-long festival of events and activities.
Households, childcare and support bubbles of primary and secondary school pupils and staff in Northumberland can access regular twice weekly rapid lateral flow testing as part of the Government’s roadmap to recovery.
04 Mar 2021
Council teams have been out in force to deal with any damage to the county’s road caused by the recent spell of severe weather.
02 Mar 2021
Over 97% of year 6 pupils moving up to secondary or high school in September have received their first-choice school in Northumberland.
The next steps in securing a finalised Local Plan for Northumberland are being put in place.
01 Mar 2021
The region's leaders have urged people to remain vigilant after good weather brought crowds outside this weekend.
Women across Northumberland are being celebrated on Monday March 8 as part of International Women’s Day.
26 Feb 2021
More businesses in Northumberland are set to be supported by a new grant aimed at helping them deal with the impacts of Covid-19.
Changes to car parks are coming into force as the multi-million pound scheme to transform leisure provision in Morpeth gathers pace.
25 Feb 2021
A budget aimed at boosting the county’s economy over the coming years has been agreed at Full Council.
Berwick’s history will now be available to be viewed online thanks to a project funded by The National Archives.
The County Council has welcomed funding to help restore a historic Seaton Delaval park.
23 Feb 2021
The council is working with business leaders, landowners, town and parish councils, the police and tourism groups to prepare for an influx of visitors to the county’s coastline over the coming months.
Three of Northumberland’s headteachers have been awarded the ‘Valued Workers Scheme’ accreditation for good working practice.
Work which has helped to rejuvenate Eastwoods Park in Prudhoe has been recognised on a national stage, in the recent Keep Britain Tidy Network awards.
Two grant schemes which are supporting Northumberland businesses through the coronavirus pandemic are closing for applications this Sunday.
22 Feb 2021
A grant of £100,000 has been formally accepted from Natural England to start work on the latest phase of the England Coast Path between Amble and Bamburgh.
The region's leaders have welcomed the cautious approach to the easing of lockdown in England.