Hadrian's Wall

£9m agreed for regeneration across Northumberland town centres

12 Mar 2025

Millions of pounds of funding has been agreed to improve seven towns across Northumberland. 

Places Leisure staff and councillors with a new wellbeing van

Northumberland’s doorstep delivery of health and wellbeing

12 Mar 2025

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.  

Image demonstrating Dementia friendly bungalows on countdown for completion 

Dementia friendly bungalows on countdown for completion 

12 Mar 2025

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. 

Image demonstrating Beware of Trading Standards scam letter  

Beware of Trading Standards scam letter  

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). 

A visualisation of the new James Calvert Spence College

Milestone reached as contractor confirmed for Amble school

11 Mar 2025

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. 

Image demonstrating Work begins on affordable bungalows in New Hartley

Work begins on affordable bungalows in New Hartley

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.

Image demonstrating Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment nearing completion 

Prudhoe Waterworld Refurbishment nearing completion 

10 Mar 2025

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. 

Join the Great British Spring Clean

Northumberland backs the 10th Annual Great British Spring Clean

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.

Cllr Wendy Pattison (2nd from right) with representaives from Karbon Homes and Vistry North East

Work underway on Morpeth Extra Care housing project

06 Mar 2025

It will provide much-needed specialist housing, designed to help those with additional support and care needs to live independently.

Ruth Baker with 'Bessie' the first library van in front of County Hall, Newcastle, in 1951.

Lighting the way on International Women's Day

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.

The front view of the proposed new Maltings venue

Planning application submitted for new Maltings venue in Berwick

04 Mar 2025

A new image of the proposed Maltings venue in Berwick has been released – as a formal planning application is submitted. 

Staff celebrating the GOOD OFSTED rating for Northumberland Skills

Northumberland Skills celebrating after "Good" OFSTED rating

04 Mar 2025

Northumberland Skills is celebrating after being officially rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted, following a rigorous inspection process. 

Image demonstrating Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows  

Work progressing well on Amble’s affordable bungalows  

04 Mar 2025

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 rendering of a data centre

Multi-billion pound data centre campus gets green light from planners 

04 Mar 2025

A multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has moved a huge step closer to reality after the ambitious proposals were granted planning permission.

Sons of Town Hall

Spring into culture with Northumberland Libraries

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.

Pupils working on a project

Top choice for many as school allocations released

03 Mar 2025

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. 

Berwick Barracks

Major step forward for Berwick Barracks project

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.

Newsham Station in Blyth

Newsham Station opening date confirmed

28 Feb 2025

The latest station to be completed on the Northumberland Line will open on Monday, March 17th. 

Image demonstrating Council report recognises significant improvements

Council report recognises significant improvements

27 Feb 2025

Positive report results are being hailed as a “Watershed” moment for Northumberland County Council.

Image demonstrating Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

Work starting on Amble community PlayZone  

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.  

Image demonstrating Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use 

Come along and share ideas for West Wylam PlayZone use 

26 Feb 2025

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. 

Sue Wood, Head of Archives and Councillor Jeff Watson, Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Libraries, at Northumberland County Council.

National accreditation for Archive service

25 Feb 2025

Northumberland Archives has once again been recognised for its outstanding work in preserving and providing access to historical records.

Image demonstrating Charity calendar raises funding for rescued dogs 

Charity calendar raises funding for rescued dogs 

25 Feb 2025

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. 

Image demonstrating Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

Restoration works due to start on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

25 Feb 2025

Work is due to start this Spring to restore a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of Hexham. 

Image demonstrating Council Leader reaffirms support to local high school 

Council Leader reaffirms support to local high school 

25 Feb 2025

  Northumberland County Council Leader, Glen Sanderson has reaffirmed the support on offer from the Council following the current closure of Prudhoe Community High School.