Peanuts in a curry costs restaurant business over £6,000 

22 Sep 2022

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.  

Haydon neighbourhood plan officially ‘made’   

22 Sep 2022

Residents of Haydon Parish, in the Tyne Valley now have more of a say over future development in their local area. 

Residents' views sought on permanent memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

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. 

Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

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.    

Landlords invited to free information event  

20 Sep 2022

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

Businesses urged to think about their fire risks

02 Sep 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county’s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.  

Partners thanked for wildfire support

01 Sep 2022

Following the successful management of a four-day wildfire near Redesdale, Forestry England has thanked the individuals and organisations involved in tackling the incident for their support.

Free training event to help promote Hexham heritage 

31 Aug 2022

A free training event is being organised for individuals and organisations who wish to engage with the public about local heritage. 

Hexham road closure for restoration of historic building  

31 Aug 2022

A restoration scheme to bring a vacant property in the centre of Hexham back into use is due to start next week. 

August Bank Holiday bin collections

24 Aug 2022

Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 29 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.

Challenge Board welcomed in Northumberland

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland County Council is welcoming challenge from an independent board following recommendations made in the SOLACE Independent Governance Review. 

County above national average for food hygiene ratings

24 Aug 2022

Northumberland’s food businesses are above national average for food hygiene standards with 98.3% rated 3 or above.  

Residents invited to Newbiggin sports and community hub open day 

23 Aug 2022

The new look Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub is hosting an open day on Thursday September 1, so local residents can have the first look around the centre and facilities in advance of the grand opening. 

Hexham restaurant gets new look thanks to heritage grant 

23 Aug 2022

Vercelli restaurant situated in Hexham’s Conservation Area has recently had its frontage improved as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme. 

Walking netball classes start in Northumberland

22 Aug 2022

If you are interested in playing netball but find the pace a little too much, then walking netball classes could be for you. 

September deadline for community grant applications 

11 Aug 2022

Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

Hexham’s historic pub reopens following major refurbishment  

08 Aug 2022

An historic public house in the centre of Hexham that was awarded a grant to breathe new life into the building has re-opened to the public.

Walking football festival to raise funds for charity 

03 Aug 2022

A charity walking football festival is to be held in Ashington in August and teams are being invited to sign up now. 

Council seeks business views to help economic recovery

01 Aug 2022

The County Council is asking businesses across Northumberland to outline their current and future recruitment needs. 

Unemployment in county continues to fall

28 Jul 2022

Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

Council agrees settlement with Chief Executive as departure date announced

27 Jul 2022

The council has agreed a settlement with Chief Executive Daljit Lally which will see her leave the council on July 31st. 

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. 

Plans for stunning public artwork at Hadrian's Wall unveiled

26 Jul 2022

Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival has unveiled plans for a contemporary large scale public artwork that celebrates 1,900 years of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site

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.