12 Mar 2025
Millions of pounds of funding has been agreed to improve seven towns across Northumberland.
A new initiative that delivers health and wellbeing activities directly to residents in their own neighbourhoods is set to make Northumberland one of the fittest places to live in the UK.
An innovative county council led scheme to build 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows in Blyth is on countdown for completion with the first bungalows on track to be completed by May.
11 Mar 2025
Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is urging residents to be on their guard following reports of residents receiving letters falsely claiming to be from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI).
The latest milestone for the new James Calvert Spence College (JCSC) in Amble has been reached after approval was given to award the tender for construction.
10 Mar 2025
Construction of new affordable homes in New Hartley, near Seaton Delaval, is set to start this month and is due to be completed within a year.
Work on a £1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is progressing well and on track for completion in Spring 2025.
06 Mar 2025
Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2025.
It will provide much-needed specialist housing, designed to help those with additional support and care needs to live independently.
05 Mar 2025
Communities across Northumberland will come together on International Women’s Day on (IWD) Saturday, March 8th to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women, both past and present.
04 Mar 2025
A new image of the proposed Maltings venue in Berwick has been released – as a formal planning application is submitted.
Northumberland Skills is celebrating after being officially rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted, following a rigorous inspection process.
Work is progressing well on a scheme to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned and managed by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.
A multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has moved a huge step closer to reality after the ambitious proposals were granted planning permission.
03 Mar 2025
Northumberland is gearing up for an engaging and fun springtime with a series of events and initiatives designed to enrich communities and reflect modern library services.
The vast majority of parents and guardians across Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of secondary school for the upcoming academic year on National Offers Day.
28 Feb 2025
A £4.5m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.
The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday, March 17th.
27 Feb 2025
Positive report results are being hailed as a “Watershed” moment for Northumberland County Council.
26 Feb 2025
Work has started to refurbish the run down outdoor Multi Use Games Area on the welfare site, into a vibrant outdoor sport area with new floodlighting.
A community engagement event is to be held at Eastwoods Park, Prudhoe on March 12, to discuss how the new PlayZone which is currently being built, can be used and developed.
25 Feb 2025
Northumberland Archives has once again been recognised for its outstanding work in preserving and providing access to historical records.
Over £1000 was raised through sales of a charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities.
Work is due to start this Spring to restore a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of Hexham.
Northumberland County Council Leader, Glen Sanderson has reaffirmed the support on offer from the Council following the current closure of Prudhoe Community High School.