15 May 2025
From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care.
14 May 2025
The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.
13 May 2025
The musical history of Northumberland is in the national spotlight as part of a new BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” which looks at the way music from the regions plays an important role in English cultural history.
A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Ashington’s Hirst Park and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held to mark the occasion.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Northumberland County Council is supporting the campaign which encourages people to celebrate the power and importance of community.
09 May 2025
The Council’s Space for Shorebirds rangers are working hard to protect beach nesting birds and are asking everyone to help by giving nest protection areas lots of space.
A complex scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is nearing completion.
08 May 2025
A love story with a bitter twist stands at the centre of an exhibition at Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth to mark VE Day and the end of WWII.
More than 50 organisations across Northumberland will be commemorating VE Day thanks to funding from the County Council.
07 May 2025
An investment in community services for residents of rural Northumberland is paying off in terms of positive social impact, just weeks after its launch.
06 May 2025
A stunning land art installation in The People's Park, Ashington, is now complete.
On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
29 Apr 2025
Northumberland Archives has been awarded £138,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an ambitious project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
A dog that had been running stray for over two weeks has been caught and is now being well cared for thanks to Northumberland County Council’s animal welfare team
The countdown is now on for the re-opening of the swimming pool at Prudhoe Waterworld following a major £1.6 million refurbishment.
25 Apr 2025
Passengers who have made more than 250,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services are being reminded they can beat the queues for tickets by buying online.
24 Apr 2025
Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register.
17 Apr 2025
The final phase of restoration works on Berwick’s oldest bridge are to take place over the coming months.
16 Apr 2025
New figures show almost 6,000 people attended the latest community events in Ashington as part of the Animating Ashington initiative – with more in the pipeline.
Dedicated Northumberland archivist Sarah Littlefear is embarking on a new academic quest to help uncover the rich history buried in the region’s oldest documents - by learning Latin from scratch.
An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about two dogs found abandoned in Blyth.
15 Apr 2025
With just days to go until elections across Northumberland, residents are being reminded of important information ahead of May 1st.
11 Apr 2025
Projects which improve the environment, grow the economy and support communities in rural areas are being invited to apply for a share of £800,000 in funding.
Northumberland is set to benefit from extra tree coverage thanks to additional government funding.
09 Apr 2025
Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.