13 Jul 2021
Residents are being invited to sign up to a free weight management programme which is being run by Active Northumberland to help participants to achieve a long-lasting healthy weight and boost their wellbeing.
The next stage of works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre.
The council's Cabinet has given its full backing to the creation of an Enhanced Bus Partnership (EBP) for the region – which will help provide improved bus services across the county.
The region's leaders are reminding everyone we all have a part to play in staying safe when restrictions are lifted.
Welding and fabrication training given a boost thanks to Cabinet go ahead for investment in a joint training centre in Blyth.
A new free school in Blyth will receive a further £1,057,675 in capital contributions.
12 Jul 2021
Work is continuing at pace on the Northumberland Line rail scheme.
Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.
09 Jul 2021
The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.
08 Jul 2021
Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.
06 Jul 2021
The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.
Approval of plans for a huge gigaplant in Northumberland have been described as a ‘game changer’ by the county council.
01 Jul 2021
A new summer fitness challenge is being launched by Active Northumberland to help promote wellness and inject a bit of friendly competition between their leisure centres to motivate their customers to get active and move more.
28 Jun 2021
A manager of a Northumberland pub has been fined £2,290 by the courts after failing to pay a fixed penalty notice, for a breach of Covid rules back in October 2020, for serving drink after a 10pm curfew.
Northumberland County Council and Visit Northumberland have launched a new campaign starring local businesses from across the county and are urging entrepreneurs from the area to get onboard by accessing a new toolkit designed to support their business.
Another milestone on the Northumberland Line rail project has been reached after the first sections of track were replaced.
24 Jun 2021
The council is reassuring residents that grass cutting and weeding around the county is continuing – despite the ‘perfect storm’ of weather conditions.
23 Jun 2021
The region's leaders are urging caution as Covid cases rise.
22 Jun 2021
Jim McNeil has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), following an extensive selection process.
Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.
15 Jun 2021
The region's leaders have given their backing to the decision to delay further lifting of covid restrictions.
14 Jun 2021
A new campaign has launched today (Monday 14 June) aimed at answering some of the most frequently asked questions North East residents have about the Covid-19 vaccines.
10 Jun 2021
A stretch of road in Stakeford where a car crashed through a house is undergoing safety improvements.
Following discussions with organisers and thorough reviews of risk assessments, Directors of Public Health in the region are pleased to be able to support the return of Parkrun events.
09 Jun 2021
Consultation starts today on some proposed modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.