19 May 2022
Active Northumberland has launched a new training scheme to nurture local talent and encourage more people to become Lifeguards.
18 May 2022
New cycle routes will be built in Ashington and Blyth as part of multi-million pound regional funding to support active travel.
17 May 2022
A Hexham councillor, born and bred in the town, has been appointed as Northumberland County Council’s new Civic Head.
Businesses registered in Northumberland can now apply for a grant aimed at helping them become more walking and cycling friendly to attract more visitors and support staff.
16 May 2022
Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service have made another gruelling trip across Europe to help their colleagues in Ukraine.
12 May 2022
Morpeth Riding for the Disabled group is to operate from Northumberland College Equestrian Centre at Kirkley Hall near Ponteland from 12 May 2022.
11 May 2022
A Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund launched by the County Council has seen almost 200 community groups receive funding.
10 May 2022
Members of the public are invited to attend special church service that is being held in Alnwick over the Jubilee weekend to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A drop-in event will be held in Ashington on options for the closure of a level crossing on the Northumberland Line rail route.
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit Northumberland during its journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
09 May 2022
Active Northumberland has launched new aqua natal pregnancy classes at their pools in Berwick and Hexham.
06 May 2022
A Blyth takeaway has been prosecuted following an investigation by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) Fire Safety team.
05 May 2022
An award of more than £160m to improve bus services in the region is set to be welcomed by the council.
Major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth are set to start in the coming months.
04 May 2022
A tenant has been evicted from her Northumberland County Council owned property this week, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to her neighbours and the community of Blyth.
Council funding is now available to help community groups take action on climate change.
A consultation event is being held in the Queen’s Hall, Hexham to seek the views of local people on proposed streetscape improvements in the town’s historic centre.
01 May 2022
Restrictions on poultry housing that were put in place to curb the spread of Avian Flu, are to be lifted at the beginning of May.
29 Apr 2022
Beach users are being asked to play their part in keeping birds safe this nesting season.
28 Apr 2022
Unemployment in Northumberland is now at its lowest level since the start of the covid pandemic – new figures show.
26 Apr 2022
The council has unveiled its new fleet of cleaner and greener road cleaning machines.
25 Apr 2022
An Ashington man and woman who fly-tipped waste close to their homes have been brought to justice following investigations by the Environmental Enforcement Team at Northumberland County Council.
19 Apr 2022
A public consultation is getting underway on options for the closure of a level crossing on the Northumberland Line rail route.
A fly tipper who dumped rubbish in Northumberland has been brought to justice following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers at Northumberland County Council.
Active Northumberland, the county’s leading leisure provider, is launching an exciting new apprenticeship programme with a range of positions available across its nine major Sports and Leisure Centres.