Stay safe this bonfire night

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.

Rothbury and Druridge Bay Fitness Centres to reopen

29 Oct 2020

Druridge Bay Fitness Centre and Rothbury Pool and Gym will be reopening their doors to the public on November 7. 

Leaders concern at Covid rise

29 Oct 2020

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.

New bus gate system to boost road safety in Blyth

27 Oct 2020

A new camera enforcement system on Laverock Hall Road in Blyth has gone live this week. 

Household waste permit scheme reintroduced for residents

26 Oct 2020

The council’s popular household waste permit scheme is being reintroduced from Monday 26 October.

Extra funding to support communities through Covid schemes  

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.   

Hirst Welfare and Newbiggin Sports Centre Reopen  

22 Oct 2020

  The Hirst Welfare Centre in Ashington and the Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre reopened their doors to the public this week.   

Plea to avoid balloon releases 

22 Oct 2020

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 urged to enjoy a safe but spooky Halloween

22 Oct 2020

Families in Northumberland are being encouraged to have a spooky but safe Halloween this year. 

New online pilates class for mams-to-be  

22 Oct 2020

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. 

Leaders welcome extra support for businesses

22 Oct 2020

The region's leaders have welcomed additional business support announced by the Chancellor.

'Hard work paying off but no room for complacency'

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.

Northumberland Local Plan Phase 2 hearings get underway

20 Oct 2020

The next stage in completion of a Local Plan for the whole of Northumberland gets underway this week.

Area to stay at "High" alert level, leaders confirm

16 Oct 2020

Following constructive discussions with Government today it's confirmed our area will stay at High Alert Level 2.

New survey seeks views on Blyth's future

16 Oct 2020

A new survey is encouraging people to have their say on developing plans for Blyth. 

County parks once again among the UK’s best  

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. 

Joint LA7 Leaders statement: opposition to move to Tier 3

15 Oct 2020

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.

Ground investigations starting on the Northumberland Line

14 Oct 2020

Work is getting underway next week to explore ground conditions on the route of the proposed Northumberland Line. 

Ensure dog microchip details are up to date – it's the law 

14 Oct 2020

Northumberland County Council is urging all dog owners to ensure their dogs are microchipped and that the details that are held on record are kept up to date.

Second county pub closed for Covid breaches

13 Oct 2020

A second Northumberland pub has been closed down for breaching Covid regulations. 

Blyth Mother and son prosecuted for animal neglect 

12 Oct 2020

  A Blyth mother and son have been prosecuted for neglect of their dogs by Northumberland County Council. 

Self-isolation support scheme now live

12 Oct 2020

A new scheme has been introduced which will give financial support to people who are required by law to self-isolate and who are on low incomes.

Full Closure Order served on Berwick property following complaints 

12 Oct 2020

A full closure order has been served on a house in Berwick due to continued and escalating anti-social behaviour at the property and the breaching of Covid 19 regulations.  

Local leaders react to Prime Minister's announcement

12 Oct 2020

Following discussions with Leaders and MPs across the region, the Government has indicated today that the North East region will be subject the ‘high’ level - as with all other areas, this will be kept under close review by Government and Public Health England and subject to change at any time in line with case numbers, hospital admissions and local hospital capacity. 

Charity founder picks up national award

09 Oct 2020

The founder of an Ashington based charity has won a national entrepreneur award.