03 May 2023
A leisure centre legend who taught generations of children to swim over his career is retiring after 49 years.
New boundaries are being proposed for council divisions in Northumberland County Council.
Communities across Northumberland are gearing up to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III this weekend – with a little help from the County Council.
An opportunity to play a key role in Northumberland County Council’s next Climate Change Action Plan is coming up.
02 May 2023
Active Northumberland has appointed Energy Champions at each of its centres as it works to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% in 2023.
28 Apr 2023
New parking and access arrangements are being introduced in Blyth town centre following improvement works on Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street from Tuesday 2nd May.
Six businesses in the county have received special awards for their commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of their employees.
The council is set to confirm its long-term commitment to Berwick Museum in its current home.
27 Apr 2023
Northumberland Libraries is planning special community celebrations to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
A Blyth takeaway and its director have been ordered to pay a total of £14,560 after breaching a Prohibition Notice served with the intention of preventing sleeping on the premises.
25 Apr 2023
Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme.
Researchers are calling for more information about a maternity home where the lives of hundreds of residents of Northumberland began.
A further three buildings in Hexham are benefitting from heritage grants aimed at restoring and regenerating the town centre
Northumberland County Council's leisure services have gone out for tender after a major review to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the county.
Following consultation on the future model of schools in Berwick, councillors are recommended to approve the publication of statutory proposals for a two-tier system of education.
24 Apr 2023
Advanced road maintenance technology is being trialled on one of the county’s busiest roads.
21 Apr 2023
Celebrate World Book Night with Northumberland Libraries and Alnwick author Caro Giles this Monday (April 24) at a free online event.
19 Apr 2023
Major engineering works to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury for future generations start this month (April).
18 Apr 2023
Members of the public of all faiths are invited to attend a special service that is being held in Hexham Abbey in May to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Two Active Northumberland sports centres have reached the prestigious top 20 spot in a UK fitness challenge.
17 Apr 2023
Restoration of the Union Change Bridge completed.
Northumberland residents will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III in the historic grounds of Alnwick Castle.
The vast majority of families in Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of first or primary school on National Offers Day for September 2023.
13 Apr 2023
The Northumberland Line rail scheme reintroducing passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle is another step closer after funding was agreed for a new road bridge in Blyth.
Essential maintenance work on Newgate Street in Morpeth will be getting underway later this month.