18 Jul 2025
Staff and pupils at Astley Community High School and Whytrig Middle School walked out of their school gates for the final time today as they look forward to the opening of their new “super-schools” in September.
The County Council is to share its expertise after being chosen as one of the areas to benefit from the Government’s “innovation squads” as part of a £100 million ‘Test, Learn and Grow’ reform programme.
17 Jul 2025
Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents to ensure they are on the electoral register, as the council kicks off its annual canvass.
Blyth Celebrates is delighted to announce 38 new creative projects and activities taking place across the town from August 2025 to March 2026.
The very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county has been celebrated at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.
16 Jul 2025
Northumberland County Council Trading Standards officers are warning both consumers, and businesses after counterfeit versions of the collectible Labubu dolls, posing a safety risk to children, are being found on sale in shops across the county.
15 Jul 2025
Northumberland is celebrating a record-breaking achievement with 14 of its parks being awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award – the highest number the county has ever received.
14 Jul 2025
Five new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed for Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council, along with Waste Contractors Suez, are beginning a new countywide initiative to help protect our environment by driving up recycling rates and preventing waste to landfill.
10 Jul 2025
Detailed design options for the multi-million-pound investment into Berwick Academy have gone on display for the first time.
09 Jul 2025
Over £270,000 in funding has been approved to kick start a multi-million pound investment package to regenerate Alnwick town centre.
Bedlington’s town centre regeneration has reached a major milestone with the completion of the Market Place project.
Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.
08 Jul 2025
On the back of Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it.
Work is starting this week on the construction of a new PlayZone in Newbiggin which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.
03 Jul 2025
Children can enjoy a world of fun, imagination, books and discovery in the great outdoors this summer by taking part in Northumberland County Council Library Service’s Summer Reading Challenge.
02 Jul 2025
Northumberland County Council is proud to launch its first Children’s Homes Fortnight. The two-week event celebrates the life-changing impact of the teams working in our homes across Northumberland and the wider North East.
During Armed Forces Week Northumberland County Council hosted an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.
Detailed design options for the multi-million-pound investment into Berwick Academy will go on display for the first time next week.
01 Jul 2025
Northumberland County Council Trading Standards and Animal Health Team are urging farmers to be aware of the upcoming changes in England for Bluetongue control measures and to plan ahead if moving livestock.
Northumberland residents are being warned to be on their guard following another spate of Council Tax scams in the county.
30 Jun 2025
The rare birth of a set of naturally conceived quadruplets is just one of the fascinating stories uncovered by a look into the heritage of maternity healthcare in Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from Monday 30th June - Friday 4th July.
27 Jun 2025
UPVC window frames, door frames and guttering now being accepted at some Household Waste Recovery Centres.
A talented local engineering student is celebrating success after securing a competitive apprenticeship with Northumbrian Water.