It’s back! A Marathon effort as “Britain’s Most Beautiful” returns in style 

03 Oct 2021

Plans for the 11th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend began in earnest shortly after the tenth anniversary event drew to a close. Today (Sunday 3 October), two years on, thousands of runners turned out in force to mark a triumphant return. 

Runners return to Kielder for Brtain’s most beautiful marathon 

02 Oct 2021

  Runners and crowds of enthusiastic supporters descended upon the shores of Northumberland’s Kielder Reservoir as the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend got under way. 

New era for Northumberland health visiting and school nursing services

01 Oct 2021

A new partnership between Northumberland County Council and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) begins this month, aimed at linking health visiting and school nursing services more closely with other services which support children of all ages across the county.

Residents set to benefit from new support model

01 Oct 2021

People in Northumberland are set to benefit from a new model for supporting communities across the county. 

Northumberland success in Bloom awards   

29 Sep 2021

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.   

Recycle Week: ‘Stepping It Up’ in the fight against Climate Change

20 Sep 2021

The council is joining Recycle Now in the fight against climate change and asking residents to ‘Step It Up’ and take action to protect our environment through even better recycling habits.

Smokers urged to quit in Northumberland

20 Sep 2021

At a time when staying healthy is even more important, smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the step and give up cigarettes for good. 

Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

17 Sep 2021

The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at a special LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony. 

Region's leaders welcome Covid winter plan

15 Sep 2021

The region's leaders have welcomed the Government's winter plan to tackle Covid.

Don’t wait for a knock on door in October  

14 Sep 2021

Canvassers will be knocking on doors in Northumberland from 13th October to give residents a final chance to register and to vote in the next elections. 

Deadline looming for community grant applications 

13 Sep 2021

Voluntary and community groups across the county, that are in need of financial assistance, are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund. 

County takes centre stage in Tour of Britain

10 Sep 2021

Northumberland took centre stage as the prestigious AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race returned to the county.

Work starts at Britishvolt site 

06 Sep 2021

Work has started on site at the Britishvolt development at Cambois. 

Providing affordable housing remains council’s top priority 

01 Sep 2021

Northumberland County Council is reaffirming that the provision of more affordable housing in the county, in areas of greatest need, continues to be one of its top priorities. 

Return of free waste bags for Green Dog Walkers 

01 Sep 2021

Residents who have signed up to the county’s Green Dog Walker scheme can again collect free dog waste bags from Northumberland libraries.

August Bank Holiday bin collections

27 Aug 2021

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

Firefighters kick off charity football match

26 Aug 2021

Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service went head-to-head in their first footballing derby at the weekend to raise money for charity.

Queen's posthumous bravery award for tragic coach driver  

16 Aug 2021

A coach driver who died in the French Alps trying to save the passengers on board has received a posthumous Queen's Commendation for Bravery. 

Appeal launched to shut down illegal tobacco dealers 

10 Aug 2021

Locals in Northumberland are being urged to help shut down criminals dealing illegal tobacco this summer as new figures show “tab houses” and shops are the two main sources for children and adults in the region. 

Firm prosecuted for selling counterfeit car parts  

02 Aug 2021

An independent company based in Northumberland has been prosecuted and fined over £15,000 for supplying counterfeit car parts. 

Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

29 Jul 2021

  Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

Richard returns to thank Alnwick life savers 

29 Jul 2021

Richard Betteridge who suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming in the pool at Willowburn Sport and Leisure centre in Alnwick, returned to the centre this week to thank the staff who helped to save his life. 

Restrictions may have eased, but let’s not undo all our hard work

23 Jul 2021

Covid-19 restrictions may have been lifted, but from Monday (July 26) the whole North East will receive additional government support as an Enhanced Response Area.

New approach to integrated support for Northumberland communities to be agreed

22 Jul 2021

Communities in Northumberland are set to benefit from an innovative new model for supporting adults with long-term care and support needs.

Two weeks left to have your say on modifications to the local plan

20 Jul 2021

There are only two weeks left for people in the county to have their say on modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.