Road improvement works being rolled out

13 May 2019

Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience.

A new look and a new name for early education in Hadston.

03 May 2019

Coquet Children’s Centre’s early education provision has a new look and a new name.

Landlord prosecuted for illegal eviction

02 May 2019

A private landlord has been ordered to pay £545 in fines and costs after unlawfully evicting a tenant.

Northumberland tops primary offers table

16 Apr 2019

Virtually all Northumberland parents have gained their top preference of first or primary school on National Offers Day.

Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents

16 Apr 2019

Six Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.

Donate your unwanted furniture and help people in need

15 Apr 2019

A community service to collect, repair and reuse unwanted household furniture and items, and then sell them on at affordable prices to those who need them, is operating in Blyth.

Free post-16 student travel sees a big rise

05 Apr 2019

Free post-16 transport for students across Northumberland has led to a seven-fold increase in the number of young people travelling on council commissioned services to access further education.

Water Warning from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service

04 Apr 2019

Following a number of recent water related incidents, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is reminding members of the public about the the dangers posed by fast flowing water.

Funding to help groups with outdoor events

03 Apr 2019

A new fund has been launched to help local groups with the running of their outdoor events in the county this year.

Council grant for Stamfordham Cricket Club

02 Apr 2019

Stamfordham Cricket Club has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase equipment to improve the condition of their playing pitch.

Dog owners urged to microchip pets following prosecution

01 Apr 2019

Dog owners are being reminded by Northumberland County Council that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the chip are up-to-date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.

Two convicted after abusing council staff

29 Mar 2019

The county council and Northumbria Police will continue to take strong action against those who abuse their employees.

Schools gear up for this week’s Big Pedal

26 Mar 2019

Schools in Northumberland are this week ( March 25 - April 5) taking part The Big Pedal, a national event aimed at improving health while reducing traffic congestion at the school gates.

Council cash for Mountain Rescue vehicle

25 Mar 2019

Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue team has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase a new 4 wheel drive support vehicle.

Discover Northumberland in a new way

25 Mar 2019

Businesses and residents are being urged to discover Northumberland in a new way through a new advertising campaign launched this week.

Manorial Documents Register granted bid

25 Mar 2019

Work on a comprehensive register of details about hundreds of ‘Manors’ in Northumberland launched last year by Northumberland Archives has resulted in a grant of £73k by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Council to share community clean-up funds

25 Mar 2019

Towns across the county are to share in more than £55,000 towards keeping their communities spick and span.

​Step Into Spring and age well

25 Mar 2019

A series of special events are to be held across Northumberland in the coming months to help elderly people stay active and connected in their communities.

Junior football club has a home at last

22 Mar 2019

Ellington Juniors are celebrating having their own clubhouse and pitches for the first time since the club was formed in 1988.

Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer signs up to campaign

22 Mar 2019

Northumberland’s largest manufacturing employer EGGER has become the latest business to sign up to the Discover our Land campaign.

Inspections keep the heat on Northumberland sunbed operators

21 Mar 2019

Checks on sunbeds, to see whether they are emitting the right levels of UV and that under 18s aren't using them, have taken place in Northumberland, in a bid to help reassure residents who want to get a sun kissed look for summer this year without having to rely on the sun shining.

Northumberland celebrates its 2,000th Green Dog Walker

20 Mar 2019

A scheme which encourages responsible dog ownership in Northumberland has signed up its 2,000th member.

Multi million pound investment in council housing

20 Mar 2019

Council houses across the county are being upgraded as part of a multi-million pound improvement scheme.

Big turn-out at Morpeth Forum event

20 Mar 2019

Over 1,000 Morpeth residents braved wintry conditions to find out the latest about ongoing developments for the town.

First funding announcement welcomed by Borderlands Partnership

20 Mar 2019

The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the first funding announcement following the confirmation of a £345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments.