Image demonstrating Next stage of works for Blyth Town centre improvement

Next stage of works for Blyth Town centre improvement

13 Jul 2021

The next stage of works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre. ​ 

Inside of a bus

Backing for regional bus partnership

13 Jul 2021

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. 

Image demonstrating We all have a part to play in keeping region safe

We all have a part to play in keeping region safe

13 Jul 2021

The region's leaders are reminding everyone we all have a part to play in staying safe when restrictions are lifted.

Welder

Training given go-ahead in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

Welding and fabrication training given a boost thanks to Cabinet go ahead for investment in a joint training centre in Blyth. ​

Gilbert Ward Academy

Funding boost for new special free school in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

A new free school in Blyth will receive a further £1,057,675 in capital contributions.

Image demonstrating Northumberland Line plans on track

Northumberland Line plans on track

12 Jul 2021

Work is continuing at pace on the Northumberland Line rail scheme. 

Morpeth First School

Northumberland school first in world to be awarded ‘School of Character’ status

12 Jul 2021

Morpeth First School - first, First School in the world to be awarded the ‘School of Character’ kitemark.

Image demonstrating Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

12 Jul 2021

Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.

Image demonstrating 'Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted'

'Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted'

09 Jul 2021

The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.

Graphic with photo of someone using laptop

Final call for Northumberland businesses to outline their skills needs

08 Jul 2021

Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Summer Reading Challenge launches

07 Jul 2021

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launches in Northumberland’s Libraries this weekend.

NCT - Northumberland Communities Together

Northumberland steps up summer activity programme for children and young people

06 Jul 2021

Families could benefit from an activity and holiday clubs programme over the school summer break thanks to the Government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF).  

Image demonstrating Rothbury road set to re-open as works reach next stage

Rothbury road set to re-open as works reach next stage

06 Jul 2021

A long-term solution to the land instability which is causing cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury has reached its next stage.

Image demonstrating Let's be responsible in living with Covid

Let's be responsible in living with Covid

06 Jul 2021

The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.

Artists impression of gigaplant site

Gigaplant approval a ‘game changer’

06 Jul 2021

Approval of plans for a huge gigaplant in Northumberland have been described as a ‘game changer’ by the county council. 

Image demonstrating Shop Local this Independents’ Day!

Shop Local this Independents’ Day!

02 Jul 2021

Shoppers are once again being encourage to Shop Local as part of a national campaign this weekend.

Image demonstrating Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge  

Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge  

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.  

Hareside Primary School Park and Stride location

School welcomes ‘School Streets’ road safety initiative

01 Jul 2021

Schoolchildren at a Cramlington primary school will benefit from a road safety pilot