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.

Prudhoe road improvements welcomed

21 Mar 2019

Works to improve Prudhoe’s main street has been welcomed.

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.

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.

​Crack down on dog fouling in cemeteries

18 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council is stepping up patrols to combat an increase in reported incidents of dog fouling and owners failing to keep dogs on leads in cemeteries.

Progress made over A69 roadwork concerns

14 Mar 2019

Positive progress is being made on traffic management arrangements during the major A69 Bridge End roundabout works in Hexham.

Residents warned of another Council Tax telephone scam

14 Mar 2019

Northumberland residents are being warned to to be on their guard following another spate of Council Tax telephone scams in the county.

Borderlands Partnership welcomes Governments’ funding commitment

13 Mar 2019

The Borderlands Partnership has welcomed the commitment in the Spring Statement and the announcement of a £345 million deal from the UK and Scottish Governments, describing the news as a ‘game changer’.

Wentworth to welcome Learning and Skills Service

12 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Council’s Hexham base for the Learning and Skills Service is to move into Wentworth Leisure Centre in Spring 2019, creating a community hub integrating leisure, health and education services.

Your North of Tyne. Your Mayor. Your Vote.

12 Mar 2019

A campaign to raise public awareness of the North of Tyne Combined Authority mayoral election and encourage people to register to vote has begun.

Hexham residents invited to ‘Hub’ showcase event

11 Mar 2019

Hexham residents will have an opportunity to find out more about future plans for the town, and have their say, at an event on Saturday 23 March.

Road work on Prudhoe Front Street from Monday 11 March

08 Mar 2019

Work starts on Monday (11 March) for up to five days on important improvements to Prudhoe’s Front Street.

Tynedale welcomes its first Men’s Shed

05 Mar 2019

Northumberland County Councillor Cath Homer has backed a new project to improve the health and wellbeing of men living in the Tynedale area.

Plans announced for town centre improvement schemes

04 Mar 2019

Council leaders have announced support to develop new proposals to improve three town centres in Northumberland in addition to work already going on in other communities.

Council agrees investment in Haltwhistle school

04 Mar 2019

Young people in Haltwhistle are set to learn in more modern spaces after the council agreed to invest in school buildings.

Riverside venture proving a big hit

28 Feb 2019

The cafe at Tyne Riverside Country Park in Low Prudhoe has been officially re-opened.

Serious concerns raised around A69 scheme

28 Feb 2019

Serious concerns have been raised about where traffic will go during the major A69 Bridge End roundabout works in Hexham.

Play your part in the Great British Spring Clean

26 Feb 2019

Northumberland County Council is backing a national campaign to get people out and about cleaning up their local communities this Spring.

Still time to have your say on Northumberland Local Plan

19 Feb 2019

Over 600 people have already taken the opportunity to find out more about the Northumberland Local Plan at local drop-in consultation events.

Have your say on Hexham Market Place plans

14 Feb 2019

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to find out more about proposed regeneration plans for Hexham Market Place at a drop-in event later this month.

Hexham furniture sale to support community learning centre

14 Feb 2019

A community scheme that helps adults with learning difficulties to acquire new skills is holding a furniture sale and the proceeds from it will be reinvested back into this important service.

Get snap happy discovering Northumberland

08 Feb 2019

Discover our Land photography competition launches to celebrate English Tourism Week

Overwhelming support for council plans to build two new schools for Hexham

08 Feb 2019

Well over a hundred people attended a public information event in Hexham to hear about exciting plans to build two new schools on the current Queen Elizabeth High School site in the town.

Schools work together to get more young children active

07 Feb 2019

Improving physical activity in school children was the key aim of a conference that was attended by over 60 teachers.