Image demonstrating Hexham’s historic pub reopens following major refurbishment  

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.

A road closure sign and cones. Level crossing works are taking place up to Christmas for the new Northumberland Line

Planned level crossing works for new rail line

05 Aug 2022

As work on the Northumberland Line rail project gathers pace, a number of road closures are taking place at level crossings over the coming months. 

A dog in a shellsuit. A photography exhibition is coming to Blyth this summer

extra{ordinary} exhibition comes to Blyth

05 Aug 2022

A major exhibition of photographs, made in hundreds of locations across the UK over the last two decades, will be exhibited in Blyth this summer.

Image demonstrating Walking football festival to raise funds for charity 

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. 

The Union Chain Bridge. Restoration work is entering its final stages

Bridge restoration work entering its final stages

02 Aug 2022

Painstaking work to fully restore the famous Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland is entering its final stages. 

A sign saying great job. An employers skills survey is taking place

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. 

colourful cut outs of people

Thriving together to tackle inequalities in Northumberland

29 Jul 2022

Key stakeholders in Northumberland are working on a major plan to tackle inequalities across the county.

A view of Morpeth. The Register Office is moving to County Hall from August 1st

Register Office move to help residents

29 Jul 2022

Morpeth Register Office is packing up and moving to a more suitable and convenient location to improve accessibility for residents. 

Paul Hedley and Rick O'Farrell

Council signs Menopause Workplace Pledge

29 Jul 2022

The Council has signed Wellbeing of Women’s Menopause Workplace Pledge, recognising the importance of supporting staff who experience the menopause in the workplace.

The Hospital Level Crossing in Ashington. It could close after the council responded to residents’ concerns.

Level crossing closure sought after local concerns

28 Jul 2022

A level crossing over part of the Northumberland Line could close after the council responded to residents’ concerns. 

A computer and images of figures. Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

Unemployment in county continues to fall

28 Jul 2022

Unemployment in Northumberland continues to fall– new figures show. 

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

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. 

Image demonstrating Appeal to find owners of severely neglected dog found near Mitford 

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. 

Image demonstrating County parks once again among the UK’s best  

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. 

A stunning new art installation is coming to Walltown from August 26th.

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

A stunt cyclist. A festival of cycling is coming to Blyth Marketplace on July 28 from 10am-4pm

Wheelie good bike festival coming to Blyth

22 Jul 2022

As part of Northumberland County Council’s The Big Northumberland Gear Change campaign that encourages locals to travel more sustainably, a bike festival is taking place in Blyth this month.

New toilets at Newton by the Sea have beach wheelchair facilities

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. 

Scholchildren on a train between Newcastle and Morpeth

Students get first glimpse of Northumberland Line service

22 Jul 2022

Schoolchildren in Northumberland have been given a glimpse into the future of travel on the county’s railway as they boarded a special train service between Newcastle and Morpeth.  

family hub

Have your say on shaping plans for Northumberland’s Family Hubs

21 Jul 2022

Northumberland’s Children’s Centres will relaunch as Family Hubs in Autumn 2022.  

The County Council has launched its ‘Love It Like It’s Yours’ campaign -  to welcome people to the county while reminding everyone to act responsibly by following the Countryside Code at all times.

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.

Donate your pre-loved uniform

Call for donations of pre-loved school uniform in Northumberland

19 Jul 2022

Northumberland County Council is holding a week-long uniform amnesty in a bid to encourage families to recycle clothing while also helping others.   

an artist impression of Energy Central Campus’ Energy Central Learning Hub

Council to update on Blyth's regeneration plans

19 Jul 2022

On Thursday, 28th July from 11am, the County Council will be stationed in The Keel Row Shopping Centre in Blyth to update businesses and residents on the £70m regeneration scheme, Energising Blyth.

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

Longer hours at Alnwick Library

19 Jul 2022

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

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

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. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland County Council marks UK ASB Awareness Week 

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.