Image demonstrating Extended bus service coming to Berwick

Extended bus service coming to Berwick

30 Apr 2019

An extended bus service is being introduced in Berwick after the council stepped in to help.

Image demonstrating Northumberland tops primary offers table

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.

Image demonstrating Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents

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.

Image demonstrating Work complete on £6.5m roads improvements scheme

Work complete on £6.5m roads improvements scheme

09 Apr 2019

Work is complete on a £6.5m scheme to improve the road network in rural parts of Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Free post-16 student travel sees a big rise

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.

Image demonstrating Water Warning from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service

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.

Image demonstrating Funding to help groups with outdoor events

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.

Image demonstrating Council grant for Wooler Bowling Club

Council grant for Wooler Bowling Club

02 Apr 2019

Wooler Bowling Club has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase and install a public access defibrillator outside their clubhouse.

Image demonstrating Dog owners urged to microchip pets following prosecution

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.