Image demonstrating Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

07 Oct 2019

  There's just one week to go until runners from all over the world take their place on the starting line to help commemorate the tenth anniversary of Britain's most beautiful marathon.

Image demonstrating Learn to Restart a heart and save a life

Learn to Restart a heart and save a life

07 Oct 2019

Two local schools are taking part in a  life-saving CPR training day and members of the public are invited to come along and get involved.

Image demonstrating Northumberland Local Plan hearings begin

Northumberland Local Plan hearings begin

07 Oct 2019

The next stage in establishing a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway this week.

Image demonstrating Story chair gift kicks off National Libraries Week in Northumberland

Story chair gift kicks off National Libraries Week in Northumberland

07 Oct 2019

A bespoke story chair has been gifted to Wylam Library to mark the centenary of Wylam WI.

Image demonstrating National win for Early Years Professionals Network

National win for Early Years Professionals Network

04 Oct 2019

The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has won a national award - for excellent practice in team development.  

Image demonstrating Rural grant scheme set for extension

Rural grant scheme set for extension

03 Oct 2019

Councillors are set to approve extra funding which will enable a successful rural grant scheme to be extended.

Image demonstrating Winter team ready for action!

Winter team ready for action!

03 Oct 2019

While the depths of winter might seem months away, the county council is prepared as ever for the onset of cooler temperatures.

Image demonstrating New sixth form centre opened during Haydon Bridge visit

New sixth form centre opened during Haydon Bridge visit

02 Oct 2019

Work is progressing well on a £4.5m project to revitalise buildings at Haydon Bridge High School.

Image demonstrating Views sought on Alnwick pedestrianisation scheme

Views sought on Alnwick pedestrianisation scheme

02 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is inviting businesses, residents and visitors to take part in a survey to share their views about the trial pedestrianisation on Narrowgate in Alnwick.

Image demonstrating Breathtaking challenge for transplant recipient  

Breathtaking challenge for transplant recipient  

02 Oct 2019

  Just one year after her double lung transplant, a determined Northumberland mother is preparing to take on her first 10K, and she's bringing her family and friends with her along for the ride.

Image demonstrating Blyth drop-in event attracts thousands

Blyth drop-in event attracts thousands

01 Oct 2019

A community event to showcase future plans for Blyth attracted more than 2,000 visitors.

Image demonstrating Popular coastal trail works underway

Popular coastal trail works underway

01 Oct 2019

Work is well underway to refurbish one of Northumberland’s most popular cycling and walking routes.

Image demonstrating Striding into walk to school month

Striding into walk to school month

01 Oct 2019

Young people across the county are pulling on their coats and boots and getting active on the school run during walk to school month.

Image demonstrating Refurbished Wentworth boasts one of the best gyms in the north east

Refurbished Wentworth boasts one of the best gyms in the north east

30 Sep 2019

A fantastic new state-of the art gym installed in Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham, is one of the best equipped in the north east and it opens to the public today (Monday 30).

Image demonstrating County strikes gold in green awards

County strikes gold in green awards

27 Sep 2019

The county is once again celebrating Northumberland’s success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom Awards.

Image demonstrating Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

26 Sep 2019

To mark National Empty Homes Week ( 23-29 September), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that it is doing to address the problem of empty properties in the county.

Image demonstrating Supporters walking tall to raise awareness during recovery month

Supporters walking tall to raise awareness during recovery month

26 Sep 2019

Berwick will see people in recovery from dependence on drugs and alcohol, supporters, families and friends coming together to walk around the town on Friday 27th September.

Image demonstrating Thousands of young people to benefit from funding award

Thousands of young people to benefit from funding award

26 Sep 2019

An ambitious scheme to transform the way young people transition from education to career has been welcomed by the county council.

Image demonstrating Major milestone for Ponteland schools and leisure development

Major milestone for Ponteland schools and leisure development

25 Sep 2019

A major milestone has been reached in brand-new learning and leisure facilities in Ponteland as the final ‘bolts’ are tightened in the steel frame.

Image demonstrating Development of Morpeth Leisure and Community Services Hub moves forward

Development of Morpeth Leisure and Community Services Hub moves forward

25 Sep 2019

The development of a new state-of-the-art Leisure and Community Services Hub in Morpeth is moving forward at pace.

Image demonstrating Views sought on proposed changes to Amble Town Council

Views sought on proposed changes to Amble Town Council

24 Sep 2019

The electoral arrangements of Amble Town Council are currently being examined with a view to amending its boundaries with Warkworth and Hauxley Parish Councils.  

Image demonstrating Refugee art exhibition to open in Cramlington 

Refugee art exhibition to open in Cramlington 

24 Sep 2019

A free art exhibition showcasing work by refugee families alongside professional North East artists is due to open in Cramlington.

Image demonstrating Don’t waste your waste – GetComposting this autumn 

Don’t waste your waste – GetComposting this autumn 

24 Sep 2019

Its a great time to thing about making your own compost

Image demonstrating Residents warned to be vigilant for scams

Residents warned to be vigilant for scams

23 Sep 2019

Northumberland and North Tyneside Councils are issuing a warning to residents to stay alert to scams.

Image demonstrating Council moves to reassure residents over Rothbury road

Council moves to reassure residents over Rothbury road

20 Sep 2019

Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents of the Coquet Valley that it is closely monitoring the condition of the B6344 Weldon Bridge to Rothbury road at Todstead near Weldon Bridge after further minor cracking recently appeared in the road surface.