10 Jul 2023
Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are set to get underway this winter – as the council continues to put the environment at the heart of its plans.
07 Jul 2023
The world-famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has been recognised by some of the world’s leading engineering organisations.
The county’s latest public toilet refurbishments are complete.
06 Jul 2023
Improvement works to improve the ground at Morpeth Common are set to get underway this summer.
05 Jul 2023
Today (5th July) marked the official breaking ground of the new Energy Central Learning Hub. The major new £13.6m facility is part of Energy Central Campus’ mission to lead the UK’s clean energy revolution from the North East.
Students got a taste of their future careers as they celebrated the launch of new post-16 courses at The Fuse - Northumberland Skills’ Campus in Prudhoe.
The revamped Lindisfarne Centre in Alnwick is hosting an open day this Thursday (July 6).
04 Jul 2023
Work is underway to demolish the former Territorial Army Drill Hall on Prudhoe's Swalwell Close and is expected to last for the next eight weeks.
Planning permission has been granted for a new £14.7m cultural venue alongside significant improvements to the Market Place in Blyth town centre.
03 Jul 2023
Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs from 3-9 July.
A new podcast series is being launched by The Great Northumberland Forest giving a glimpse into how farmers in Northumberland are creating more woodlands on their land.
30 Jun 2023
Over 4,000 households in the county will see a change to their usual household waste collection day following improvements to make refuse collection routes more efficient and reliable.
Shoppers are once again being encouraged to Shop Local as part of national campaign ‘Independents’ Day UK’ this weekend.
It's been a busy time for Northumberland librarian Katy Wedderburn who was selected as a judge for the annual Yoto Carnegie children’s book awards.
The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region.
Site investigation and survey work will be taking place in Eastern Lane Car Park in July as part of the Berwick Maltings redevelopment.
29 Jun 2023
Residents who applied to the Council’s Warmer Homes scheme in May this year are being asked to re-apply to avoid missing out.
Local historians and those interested in the work of pioneering feminist and secret scientist Lady Emma Tankerville have one last chance to see some of her drawings and hear from expert June Watson.
Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.
28 Jun 2023
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.
Jobseekers and those looking to advance their careers in Northumberland are invited to join in with events taking place to mark UK Employability Day on Friday 30 June.
As outbreaks of Avian Flu continue in wild birds across Northumberland, the county council’s public protection team is issuing a reminder to the public not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds.
27 Jun 2023
Northumberland County Council is looking at ways to protect grass verges.
26 Jun 2023
If you live in North Northumberland and are suffering from confidence issues, low self- esteem and mild depression, why not check out local health and wellbeing group Mind and Sole which organises a range of activities and support.
22 Jun 2023
An initiative run by Berwick Academy to re-ignite the passion of physical activity and sport in young girls has won a national award.