02 Nov 2022
A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved.
31 Oct 2022
Bob Biggs from Morpeth has been awarded Member of The Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his dedicated lieutenancy work for the county.
27 Oct 2022
The Tranquillity Spa, at Ashington Leisure Centre has won two awards in the North East Beauty Industry Awards.
26 Oct 2022
Northumberland Library Service is shining a light on its work in the community by taking part in the county-wide ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project.
24 Oct 2022
As the darker nights start to arrive, firefighters have urged residents young and old to stay safe and be extra vigilant during the autumn and winter months.
20 Oct 2022
Northumberland County Council is pleased to announce a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council.
19 Oct 2022
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.
A food business operator has been ordered to pay £1000 for a string of food safety and hygiene offences at his Pegswood takeaway.
18 Oct 2022
From Monday 17 October it is once again a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian influenza.
17 Oct 2022
With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them.
11 Oct 2022
Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region.
10 Oct 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue.
05 Oct 2022
Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.
03 Oct 2022
Libraries Week 2022 will be brought to life across Northumberland in a series of events that celebrate the central role libraries play in supporting life-long learning in its communities.
30 Sep 2022
Residents in Northumberland are being encouraged to celebrate older people as part of Silver Sunday on 2 October.
Social workers from Northumberland have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.
29 Sep 2022
Around 3,000 runners are making final preparations for this year’s Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend.
28 Sep 2022
Work to build a new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is progressing at pace and is on track to open to the public in early 2023.
Northumberland residents are being urged to be on their guard against scammers who are taking advantage of the cost-of-living crisis.
27 Sep 2022
Visitors to Northumberland over the summer have been wholeheartedly thanked by the council and partners for respecting the county's natural landscapes and tourist attractions during the summer months.
22 Sep 2022
The Council has approved the allocation of funding as it works to reduce inequalities across the county and address issues around poverty.
An Indian restaurant based in Newbiggin has been ordered to pay over £6,000 for selling a meal which contained traces of peanuts, even though it was ordered as being peanut-free.
Ongoing work to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth is due to start later than expected.
21 Sep 2022
People in Northumberland are being encouraged to give their views on a permanent memorial in the county to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
20 Sep 2022
Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 21st September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2022.