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.
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.
Berwick Old Bridge has re-opened following a major part of its restoration and refurbishment.
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
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.
Residents and tourists in Berwick are being reassured that the existing Swan Leisure Centre remains very much open for business while work to the new sports centre on the same site, progresses at pace.
Community and voluntary groups in need of financial assistance to deliver local projects are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund.
04 Jun 2021
North East leaders have issued a joint statement today, thanking everyone for their hard work and efforts, and encouraging us to remember hands, face, space and fresh air, getting jabs and self isolating where required.
The team responsible for restoring the world-famous Union Chain Bridge have found themselves playing an extra role in the local community.
The council has provided an update on timescales for the reopening of the historic Berwick Old Bridge, following a major part of its restoration and refurbishment.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been dealing with a wildfire in Kyloe Woods, just off the C18 road, in North Northumberland.
01 Jun 2021
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has seen a sharp rise in deliberate fires over recent months and are now urging youth groups and schools to talk about the dangers of fire setting.