Could you be a fitness or swimming instructor?

17 Nov 2021

Active Northumberland is looking to recruit new fitness instructors and swimming instructors to join its team. 

Bridge repair scheme making good progress

17 Nov 2021

A £5million project to repair bridges in the county is making good progress. 

Local resident receives keys to new affordable home

16 Nov 2021

People have started to move in to the new affordable homes that have been built in the rural town of Wooler.  

Christmas shopping tips: How to stay safe when buying online

15 Nov 2021

With hundreds of independent retailers in Northumberland we’re sure you’ll be sure to find everything you need and more for the festive season. We always recommend buying locally wherever possible, either in local shops or through their websites, to look after our small businesses and protect local jobs. 

Glass recycling trial to be extended

12 Nov 2021

A successful glass recycling trial in the county is being extended until 2023. 

New Discovery Duckling swimming lessons for babies 3 – 36 months  

11 Nov 2021

Active Northumberland is starting introductory swimming lessons for babies and young children which are the perfect way to gently introduce your child to swimming and begin a lifelong love of water

Website launched to help kickstart careers in Northumberland

11 Nov 2021

New website www.northumberlandskills.co.uk for those looking to learn, discover and grow their careers.

Hepscott Park Garden Café reopens 

10 Nov 2021

  The Garden Café at Hepscott Park is open for business once more and has a warm welcome waiting for all its customers.   

Work beginning on new Morpeth carpark

09 Nov 2021

Work is getting underway on the former Morpeth First School site to redevelop it into a car park. 

New bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

08 Nov 2021

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from avian influenza. 

Health chiefs issue warning as county Covid cases remain high

08 Nov 2021

With cases of Covid remaining high across the region, Northumberland residents are being urged to remain cautious and do all they can to protect themselves.    

Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

06 Nov 2021

Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.

Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice

04 Nov 2021

Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice with Active and Health Trainers  

Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

02 Nov 2021

Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community. 

Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

29 Oct 2021

Transport leaders have approved the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee.

Region leading the way to a net zero economy

28 Oct 2021

The region's leaders have reiterated their commitment to a greener planet, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

Northumberland social worker shortlisted for national award

28 Oct 2021

A social worker from Northumberland has been selected as a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021. 

Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents 

27 Oct 2021

Four Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.  

Council Leader Welcomes Government’s Budget and Spending Review

27 Oct 2021

  The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget and Spending Review statement today, which has set out Government funding and priorities for the next three years. 

Work starts on major upgrade to Newbiggin Sport & Community Centre 

27 Oct 2021

Work starts on major upgrade to Newbiggin Sport Centre 

Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit tobacco worth £4,000  

26 Oct 2021

Over 12,000 illicit cigarettes and numerous packets of hand rolling tobacco worth £4,000 have been seized by Northumberland County Councils Trading Standards Service during a number of recent inspections. 

Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval 

21 Oct 2021

   Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

Grant available for community led affordable housing  

20 Oct 2021

  A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects. 

Covid business funding still available

19 Oct 2021

Grant funding to support Northumberland-based businesses recover from Covid-19 is still available. 

Thirston Neighbourhood Plan is officially 'made' 

12 Oct 2021

  Residents of Thirston now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area.