19 Sep 2024
Over 400 new early years and wraparound childcare places are being created across South East Northumberland.
Northumberland Library Service has marked National Reading Group Day with a visit from local contemporary fiction writer, Jackie Watson, who returned to her writing roots at Cramlington library.
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.
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 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.
17 Sep 2024
The County Council is to join a new partnership aimed at increasing safety on the region’s roads.
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.
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.
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
Work on a £1.6million county council funded scheme to refurbish and refresh Prudhoe Waterworld is set for another step forward.
12 Sep 2024
The Leader of Northumberland County Council is calling on the Government for extra support to help alleviate social care budget pressures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residents are being warned about the potential fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.
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.
Molly the cat who had been missing for four years was reunited with her delighted owner last night after being traced through her microchip.
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.
As autumn approaches, visitors to Northumberland are reminded to be vigilant about their actions, which could start dangerous wildfires.
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.
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.
30 Aug 2024
Plans are being put forward for a new temporary carpark in Berwick.
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.
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.