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. 

War veteran visits Fire Service

13 Jul 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service were honoured to host a 101-year old war veteran and former firefighter this week. 

New Morpeth Leisure Centre aims for energy efficient future 

13 Jul 2022

Work to build a new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is still on track for a public opening in early 2023. 

Long-stay spaces to remain at Hexham carpark

13 Jul 2022

​Following the redevelopment of the disused ‘Bunker’ site off Alemouth Road in Hexham, a new public car park at the site is due to open shortly.   

Residents share their views on town’s future at Morpeth Forum event

13 Jul 2022

Ambitions for a new theatre, museum and community orchard were among the potential projects under the spotlight at a special Morpeth Forum drop-in session.  

County launches on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

12 Jul 2022

A pilot of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints is being launched as part of Northumberland County Council’s ongoing commitment to make electric vehicles more accessible.

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. 

Public drop-in sessions take place on future model of schools in Berwick

12 Jul 2022

Two public consultation drop-in sessions will take place this week to discuss the future model of schools in Berwick.  

Planning approval for new special free school in Blyth

09 Jul 2022

Councillors have approved planning permission for a new special school in Blyth.  

First look at plans for Seaton Delaval’s new £40m carbon neutral super school

08 Jul 2022

Here's how Northumberland’s first carbon neutral school could look.  

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. 

Phased parking planned for Northumberland Line station

08 Jul 2022

As work on the Northumberland Line project gathers pace, a phased approach to car parking is now being planned for one of the stations.

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. 

Council bidding for cycling and walking improvements

07 Jul 2022

Major bids are going to Government for funding towards new cycling and walking routes for Tynedale and Bedlington - to make it easier, safer and greener for people to get around the county. 

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. 

Northumberland invests in industrial disinfection machine to improve recycling

07 Jul 2022

Northumberland is set to benefit from a state of the art industrial cleaning machine which will enable independent living equipment to be recycled and reused.

Council welcomes Britishvolt funding announcement

06 Jul 2022

The council has welcomed news an "in principle offer of support" has been sent to Britishvolt in Cambois. 

Touring mobile art gallery comes to Blyth

06 Jul 2022

The Caravan Gallery, brainchild of artists and photographers Jan Williams & Chris Teasdale, will arrive in Blyth town centre on Tuesday, 12th July.

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. 

Council ready to welcome Freedom Parade through Hexham

04 Jul 2022

Hundreds of soldiers will be parading through the streets of Hexham as 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (3RHA) exercises its Freedom of Northumberland. 

Shop Local, Shop Northumberland this Independents’ Day weekend

02 Jul 2022

Shoppers are once again being encouraged to Shop Local as part of a national campaign this weekend.