​Reminder to residents after Ashington fire

07 Jun 2019

A fire in a first floor flat in Ashington has resulted in a fatality, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

Speeding drivers tackled in Warkworth

07 Jun 2019

Drivers passing through Warkworth are being warned to keep their speed in check as police step up their camera enforcement due to continued excessive speeding through the village.

Community hall scoops funding

07 Jun 2019

St Aidan’s Hall Trust, Berwick has scooped £3,500 of funding to continue their improvement works.

Northumberland businesses encouraged to enter tourism awards

06 Jun 2019

Tourism businesses in Northumberland are being encouraged to enter the new-look North East England Tourism Awards which opened today (Thursday 6 June).

Road repair scheme progressing well

05 Jun 2019

Thousands of metres of road and nearly 20 bridges have been improved after the council secured government highway funding last winter.

Planning application submitted for new leisure centre

05 Jun 2019

A planning application is now in for Berwick’s new £20m leisure centre - with the first images of the new build released.

Park pavilion gets a new lease of life

04 Jun 2019

A century old park near Prudhoe has had its pavilion brought back into use thanks to a real partnership effort.

Council to declare 'climate emergency'

04 Jun 2019

Northumberland County Council is to declare a ‘climate emergency’ - as it vows to half its carbon footprint by 2025.

Pyjamarama Fun across Northumberland Libraries 3-9 June

04 Jun 2019

Northumberland Libraries from Berwick to Blyth and across to Hexham will be welcoming children in their PJs to join in with stories and rhymes to celebrate BookTrust’s Pyjamarama.

Major funding planned for former school site

04 Jun 2019

The council is set to agree a £1.2m investment on the former Lindisfarne school site in Alnwick to create a modern Adult Learning Centre and Community Campus.

Pegasus played host to Riding for Disabled qualifier

03 Jun 2019

Pegasus Riding For the Disabled Centre in Morpeth played host to a regional competition which saw over 50 riders compete for a place in the national Riding for the Disabled championships.

Start of work on new fire station at Ponteland

03 Jun 2019

Work has started on construction of a new community fire station on Callerton Lane in Ponteland.

Still time to have a say on Bedlington schools

03 Jun 2019

There is still time for everyone to have their say on proposals brought forward by Bedlington schools.

Seahouses Pier restoration work starts

31 May 2019

Work is now underway on the restoration of the main pier in Seahouses in a multi-million pound improvement project.

Local Plan complete ahead of time

30 May 2019

The Northumberland Local Plan has been completed ahead of time and is on its way to Government for independent inspection.

Family Life Today: where’s the risk highlighted as part of Child Safety Week

30 May 2019

The risks that lead to children being injured are to be highlighted by Northumberland County Council and partners during National Child Safety Week.

Improvement works starting at busy Cramlington junction

30 May 2019

A scheme is getting underway to improve safety and traffic flows at a busy Cramlington town centre junction.

Dumping garden waste will damage coastal ecosystem

30 May 2019

Northumberland County Council is issuing a reminder to residents that the dumping of garden waste is illegal and classed as fly-tipping, following a spate of incidents, along the Northumberland coast which is damaging the local ecosystem.

Launch event marks start of a new era for Active Northumberland

29 May 2019

Active Northumberland has officially launched its new brand, marking the start of a new era for the charitable trust as it sets out its ambitious vision for the future.

First ever North of Tyne stage for OVO Energy Tour of Britain

29 May 2019

The OVO Energy Tour of Britain, the UK’s biggest professional cycle race, will return to the North East of England this September as the North of Tyne hosts the third stage of the race on Monday 9 September.

Full of Northumberland PRIDE

29 May 2019

Northumberland County Council and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are proud to take part in Northumberland Pride on 1 June.

Complex road scheme finished ahead of target

28 May 2019

Roadworks on a vital route connecting rural communities have been finished ahead of time and ahead of cost.

New market trader incentive scheme launched across Northumberland

28 May 2019

A new financial incentive scheme has been launched by Northumberland County Council to encourage would-be- traders to take a stall at one of the county’s vibrant markets.

New £20m leisure centre set for November start

24 May 2019

Work on Berwick’s new leisure centre is set to be underway by the end of the year.

Northumberland schools step up to the challenge

24 May 2019

Northumberland schools have once again stepped up to the challenge during national Walk to School Week.