Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford 

26 Jul 2022

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information, or dash cam footage that could solve the mystery of a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition just outside of Mitford, Morpeth. 

County parks once again among the UK’s best  

26 Jul 2022

  Eleven Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, which recognises them as some of the very best in the country. 

New toilet facilities include beach wheelchair storage

22 Jul 2022

Work is complete on a very special public toilet refurbishment at one of the county’s tourism hotspots. 

Forests re-open as summer visitor campaign launches

20 Jul 2022

Following November’s Storm Arwen last November where around one million trees were uprooted overnight, seven forests in Northumberland are reopening in time for summer.

Longer hours at Alnwick Library

19 Jul 2022

Alnwick Library has gone back to its full opening hours after recruiting additional staff post-pandemic.

Public urged not to pick up sick or dead birds following avian flu outbreak 

19 Jul 2022

  The public are being urged not to pick up or touch sick or dead birds, following an outbreak of Avian Flu in the wild bird population. Dog owners are also being asked to be extra vigilant and keep their dogs away from them. 

Northumberland County Council marks UK ASB Awareness Week 

18 Jul 2022

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs 18-24 July 2022. 

Water safety reminder follows tragic river death

18 Jul 2022

The region’s emergency services are reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic death of a teenager in the River Tyne near Ovingham. 

Extra Berwick parking ahead of main tourist season

15 Jul 2022

With the summer tourist season getting into full swing, more parking spaces are now available in Berwick. 

Children to enjoy free bus travel this summer

14 Jul 2022

Families in Northumberland and the wider north east will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer, right through the school holidays. 

Free summer walks to step up your health 

12 Jul 2022

Free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. 

Excitement mounts for Queen's Baton Relay visit

08 Jul 2022

Excitement is mounting ahead of The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay visit to Northumberland on Friday, July 15. 

Gadgeteers reading challenge will ignite curiosity

08 Jul 2022

A Summer Reading Challenge that will help banish boredom and get children interested in the science behind how things work launches tomorrow (Sat 9th July) in Northumberland.

Council's Storm Arwen review findings published

07 Jul 2022

A comprehensive council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen has recommended that all agencies should be better prepared for future emergencies. 

Residents' views sought on Felton affordable bungalow   proposal  

07 Jul 2022

  The residents of Felton are being asked to give their views on a new affordable housing scheme which is being proposed for Felton and would provide five new bungalows in the village. 

Community work honoured in LOVE Northumberland awards

05 Jul 2022

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

Council and the community support for Ukranian refugees  

05 Jul 2022

Over 250 Ukrainian refugees are now living in Northumberland and the county council has been working alongside local communities, charities and host families to ensure when families arrive, they have the support they need and feel truly welcome. 

Could you volunteer to be a Hexham heritage tour guide? 

05 Jul 2022

Residents with a love for Hexham are being asked to consider joining a team of volunteers who will be trained to lead heritage tours around the town. 

Drop-in events at Berwick Maltings

30 Jun 2022

Drop-in events have been organised for people to find out more about plans to relocate activities from Berwick Maltings to the town’s Barracks.

Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious offences 

29 Jun 2022

A Byth woman has been evicted from her Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to her neighbours and the community of Blyth. 

Port of Berwick's new pilot boat named

28 Jun 2022

A new pilot boat for the Port of Berwick which will help safeguard its commercial operations for years to come has been officially unveiled. 

Shop selling illicit tobacco has alcohol licence revoked 

28 Jun 2022

A shop that persistently sold illicit tobacco in Ashington has had its licence to sell alcohol revoked by Northumberland County Council. 

High-tech self-driving trial visits county

28 Jun 2022

Hundreds of Alnwick residents and visitors have taken part in a ground-breaking study into the future of travel.

Project to support reading for wellbeing receives further funding

27 Jun 2022

A project which promotes the concept of reading for pleasure to support mental health and wellbeing has been awarded further funding to help it continue for another 12 months. 

Progress well underway after recent review

21 Jun 2022

Ahead of this week’s meeting to discuss the recent governance review of the local authority, the leader of Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents that progress on its recommendations is already well underway.