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.
26 Jun 2025
Major works to tackle the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road near Morpeth will be starting this summer.
Northumberland has been celebrating its thriving technology sector as part of a regional festival championing tech growth in the North East.
New train artwork celebrating the reopening of the Northumberland Line and the history of the local area has been unveiled.
25 Jun 2025
Another milestone has been reached on a major scheme to improve travel infrastructure in Bedlington.
From August 2025 to March 2026, Blyth town centre will come alive with a vibrant programme of free events, festivals, live performances, hands-on activities and creative experiences for all ages – all part of Blyth Celebrates.
Northumberland County Council has won two prestigious awards for its dedication to upgrading the energy efficiency of homes across the county.
24 Jun 2025
Local residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable dementia friendly bungalows that are being built in Blyth are being encouraged to get in touch with the county council and express an interest.
19 Jun 2025
The building that housed the former Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth has been withdrawn from the market by Northumberland County Council as the tenders received for its development did not meet the authority’s aspirations for the site.
Northumberland County Council is proud to mark Employability Day (20 June 2025) by opening applications for a wide range of apprenticeship opportunities, starting this September.
18 Jun 2025
Northumberland County Council is reaffirming its commitment to help residents find meaningful work, develop new skills and build brighter futures by marking the UK’s annual Employability Day.