29 Oct 2020
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to stay safe this bonfire night, and for people to take extra care if they are planning to have their own fireworks.
An Indian takeaway and its manager have been ordered to pay a fine between them of £1500, plus £1217 in costs for selling a curry containing traces of peanuts, even though the buyer specifically asked for one without.
Druridge Bay Fitness Centre and Rothbury Pool and Gym will be reopening their doors to the public on November 7.
The region's leaders have thanked everyone for their efforts leading to a slow down in Covid infections but say the rate is still too high.
28 Oct 2020
The first phase of work on a new £22.65m county council funded leisure centre is taking shape in Berwick as the steel structure of the new swimming pool completes.
27 Oct 2020
A new camera enforcement system on Laverock Hall Road in Blyth has gone live this week.
The start of a scheme which will secure lasting improvements to Hexham town centre has come a step closer, with the appointment of two members of staff to manage the programme.
26 Oct 2020
The council’s popular household waste permit scheme is being reintroduced from Monday 26 October.
North East leaders and business representatives have joined forces to thank the North East in working together to tackle the region’s high COVID-19 infection rate.
25 Oct 2020
Northumberland County Council has announced it is taking new steps to help county councillors to provide Covid related support in their communities.
22 Oct 2020
The Hirst Welfare Centre in Ashington and the Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre reopened their doors to the public this week.
A famous walking route is complete once again after a key footbridge was rebuilt in west Northumberland.
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials, but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife.
Families in Northumberland are being encouraged to have a spooky but safe Halloween this year.
Active Northumberland is about to start a new online pilates class to help mums-to-be to exercise from the comfort and safety of their own home.
The region's leaders have welcomed additional business support announced by the Chancellor.
21 Oct 2020
North East leaders have praised the efforts of everyone as the rate of Covid infections slows - but have urged everyone to keep doing their bit.
20 Oct 2020
The next stage in completion of a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway this week.
19 Oct 2020
Two Berwick teenagers have been recognised for their efforts in tackling graffiti in their local area.
16 Oct 2020
Following constructive discussions with Government today it's confirmed our area will stay at High Alert Level 2.
A new survey is encouraging people to have their say on developing plans for Blyth.
A temporary 20mph zone is being introduced in Alnwick town centre.
15 Oct 2020
Eleven Northumberland’s parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country.
The Leaders of all seven councils in Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham, along with the North of Tyne Mayor and the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, remain united in our approach to tackling the pandemic.
14 Oct 2020
Work is getting underway next week to explore ground conditions on the route of the proposed Northumberland Line.