Remains found during an archaeological dig on Holy Island

Holy Island dig casts light on 'lost' medieval cemetery

18 Sep 2024

Archaeologists on Holy Island are investigating whether a council car park may once have formed part of a ‘lost’ cemetery mentioned in a record from the medieval period. 

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A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland   

18 Sep 2024

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

Prudhoe Front Street

Prudhoe's Borderlands Place Plan endorsed

18 Sep 2024

Prudhoe has completed a major stage in the process of securing investment following approval of its new ‘Place Plan’ as part of the £21m Borderlands Place Programme in Northumberland. 

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Council to join new road safety partnership

17 Sep 2024

The County Council is to join a new partnership aimed at increasing safety on the region’s roads. 

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Farming conference to address Northumberland’s rural emissions

17 Sep 2024

Northumberland County Council and the Rural Design Centre are hosting a conference to identify the non-technical barriers to reducing emissions in the county’s farming sector.

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Plan adopted to ensure Northumberland’s food safety standards remain high 

17 Sep 2024

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council that sets out how its Public Protection Service will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

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Social care job fair for those looking to work in the care sector

13 Sep 2024

Looking to work in the care sector ? Come along to our recruitment fair at County Hall Morpeth 19th September from 4pm to  7pm

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Work set to start on Prudhoe Waterworld refurbishment

13 Sep 2024

Work on a £1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is set for another step forward.

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Extra support call for social care budgets

12 Sep 2024

The Leader of Northumberland County Council is calling on the Government for extra support to help alleviate social care budget pressures. 

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    Hexham’s historic heart restored 

11 Sep 2024

A major scheme to help revitalise and preserve the historic heart of Hexham for current and future generations has now been completed. 

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Memorial projects celebrate the late Queen's love of the great outdoors

10 Sep 2024

Two years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the County Council has completed a host of memorial projects to commemorate her life and love of open spaces. 

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National Employability Day celebrated with pop up events

09 Sep 2024

Northumberland County Council’s "Work Smart Live Well" service will host two exciting pop-up events at Manor Walks Shopping Centre in celebration of National Employability Day on Friday, 13th September. 

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We're checking our electoral register is up to date!

05 Sep 2024

By law, the Council must carry out an annual canvass of all its residential properties to ensure it has the correct details of residents registered to vote. 

Councillors, staff and fire and rescue representatives outside Alnwick Household Waste Recovery Centre

Residents warned of risks posed by lithium-ion batteries

05 Sep 2024

Residents are being warned about the potential fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries. 

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Safety reminder as Northumberland Line at its busiest in 60 years

04 Sep 2024

People living near the Northumberland Line are being warned to take extra care with more trains now running on the major upgraded route.

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Missing cat reunited with owner after 4 years thanks to microchip 

04 Sep 2024

Molly the cat who had been missing for four years was reunited with her delighted owner last night after being traced through her microchip. 

Councillors Jeff Watson and Alex Wallace with an exhibition of Ralph Douglas

A local hero's place in history

04 Sep 2024

The tale of an everyday hero who left his rural life behind to defend his country In World War II is to live on thanks to Northumberland Archives.

The aftermath of a wildfire at Fourlaws

Firefighters urge continued vigilance over wildfires

04 Sep 2024

As autumn approaches, visitors to Northumberland are reminded to be vigilant about their actions, which could start dangerous wildfires. 

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Promoting Positive Mental Health in Northumberland

02 Sep 2024

On the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day and World Mental Health Day, Northumberland County Council is running 5 weeks of action to help everyone look after their mental health.

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Council shares back to school guide for families in Northumberland 

02 Sep 2024

As children and young people prepare to start the new term, Northumberland County Council has put together a list of its top tips for families.   

Berwick Old Bridge

Plans put forward for new temporary carpark in Berwick

30 Aug 2024

Plans are being put forward for a new temporary carpark in Berwick. 

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Next phase of Blyth cycle improvements getting underway

30 Aug 2024

The next phase of improved cycle links in Blyth is getting underway, to create stronger, safer and greener links for work, education and leisure in the town. 

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Support offered after winter fuel payment concerns

29 Aug 2024

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed alarm after it was established that potentially over 70,000 pensioners in the county could no longer be eligible for the winter fuel allowance in 2024. 

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Council Shortlisted for Energy Efficiency Awards

29 Aug 2024

Northumberland County Council has been shortlisted as a top finalist for two prestigious national awards for improving energy efficiency in homes across the county.

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New bus services to improve public transport in Northumberland

28 Aug 2024

Northumberland residents and visitors will soon benefit from two significant improvements to the local bus network.