19 Sep 2024
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
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.
17 Sep 2024
The County Council is to join a new partnership aimed at increasing safety on the region’s roads.
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.
12 Sep 2024
The Leader of Northumberland County Council is calling on the Government for extra support to help alleviate social care budget pressures.
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.
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.
23 Aug 2024
A trial of advanced road maintenance technology on one of the county’s busiest roads has been shortlisted for a national award.
20 Aug 2024
The Leader of Northumberland County Council has publicly congratulated Morpeth track cyclist Hamish Turnbull who won a silver medal on his debut at the Paris Olympic Games.
As the draw of the great outdoors encourages more and more people to enjoy a ‘staycation’ in picturesque Northumberland, campers and motorhome enthusiasts are asked to remember their impact on the environment.
06 Aug 2024
A major piece of infrastructure on the Northumberland Line has been installed over the A189 Spine Road in Blyth.
The beautiful and historic island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland is a tourist hot spot during the summer months, and with thousands flocking to its shores, visitors have been reminded of the dangers
Motorists have been urged to be vigilant after scam QR codes have appeared on coastal car parking machines in Northumberland.
02 Aug 2024
A raft of major milestones have been reached on the Northumberland Line this week, meaning the service will be up and running later this year.
29 Jul 2024
Work has now started to build 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows in Blyth in a scheme developed by Northumberland County Council.
25 Jul 2024
A fun reading initiative will make the summer holidays a marvellous time for youngsters – come rain – or even more rain!
24 Jul 2024
A timely warning has gone out to those swimming in lakes, rivers and other inland bodies of water to look after themselves and others this summer.
The Duchess of Northumberland has been awarded the DCVO by His Majesty The King in recognition of her distinguished personal service as the former Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland.