Public toilets set for improvement across the county

31 Jan 2022

Better public toilets across the county are in the pipeline in the council’s forthcoming budget. 

Queen’s Hall exhibitions show Hexham through the ages 

31 Jan 2022

Two new and free exhibitions are to be launched on Monday January 31 in Hexham’s Queen's Hall which will show maps and photos of Hexham throughout the ages. 

Shops issued with closure orders for illicit tobacco sales

31 Jan 2022

Three shops in Ashington, that were caught repeatedly selling thousands of pounds worth of illegal tobacco have been ordered to temporarily close by magistrates. 

31/1 5.15pm Teams continue work to restore power

31 Jan 2022

Agencies have continued to work together to support residents still without power following the weekend’s storms.  

30/1 2pm Agencies working to support residents after Storm Malik 

30 Jan 2022

2pm Sunday 30th January  Agencies across the region are working together to support residents who are still without power following Storm Malik on Friday evening. 

30/1 6pm Welfare support for those without electricity 

30 Jan 2022

Teams are continuing to work around the clock to support residents affected by Storm Malik who continue to be without power. 

New app puts Hexham on the map  

30 Jan 2022

A new heritage trail will give residents and visitors to Hexham the chance to find out all about the town's rich history in a thoroughly modern way - through downloading a mobile app. 

29/1 10.45pm Storm Malik Update 

29 Jan 2022

Following the high winds from Storm Malik, partners from Northumberland County Council, Northumberland Fire Rescue Service, Northern Powergrid and Northumbria Police have been working together to assess the extent of the damage and the impact on local communities. 

Budget to focus on recovery

28 Jan 2022

A budget focused on economic recovery, protecting frontline services and looking after the most vulnerable is to be considered by the County Council. 

Council pledges multi-million pound investment in affordable housing

28 Jan 2022

The Council has allocated £48.2m in its forthcoming budget to help provide more affordable housing in the county, in areas of greatest need. 

Gill is swimming to highlight hidden disabilities  

20 Jan 2022

An inspirational Alnwick woman is using her love of swimming to raise awareness of hidden disabilities and to encourage more people with them to swim if they can. 

Health Chiefs urge people to 'keep doing their bit'

20 Jan 2022

The region's Directors of Public Health have issued a joint statement in response to the return to Plan A for covid.

Northumberland libraries offer free online reading

19 Jan 2022

The Northumberland library service has increased the number of digital books available to its members.  

Storm Arwen review gets underway

18 Jan 2022

A council-led review is underway looking into the aftermath of Storm Arwen which left thousands of Northumberland residents without power for nearly two weeks. 

Free health walks to boost mood and fitness 

17 Jan 2022

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

Learn a new language at home with free library resources 

17 Jan 2022

If you want to set yourself a challenge this New Year, why not learn a new foreign language, which you can do for free, and from home, using resources from Northumberland libraries.  

New grant schemes for business affected by Omicron launched

17 Jan 2022

Businesses across Northumberland are set to benefit from the latest round of grants aimed at supporting businesses that have been hit by reduced trade and cancellations due to fears over the spread of Omicron in the run up to Christmas. 

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund launched

14 Jan 2022

A Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate the historic occasion during 2022.

Council plans multi-million pound boost to care worker pay

12 Jan 2022

Care workers in Northumberland are set to benefit from a £3.4million cash injection to increase wages in the sector. 

Sign up to free course to improve weight loss and wellbeing 

06 Jan 2022

  If you feel you’ve overindulged during the festive period and the long winter nights and want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2022, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing.