31 May 2022
The region's leaders are wishing everyone an enjoyable Platinum Jubilee weekend - and encouraging people to be mindful of others.
A Byth family have been evicted from their Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to their neighbours and the community of Blyth.
27 May 2022
A new car park for Amble is set to be open this summer.
The number of schools rated Good or Outstanding in Northumberland is at a record high.
As the country looks forward to its extended Bank Holiday weekend to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, celebrations have already begun at libraries across the county and beyond.
25 May 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has launched its newest station hub specially to fight wildfires.
24 May 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.
Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal.
Northumberland County Council will be celebrating the difference volunteers make to their organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June.
23 May 2022
Smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on World No Tobacco Day, which takes place on 31 May.
Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair.
19 May 2022
Local residents are being invited to book onto a free tour of the Coach and Horses public house in Hexham to find out more about the restoration work that is taking place on the historic building.
Good progress is being made on constructing a new car park for Morpeth town centre.
A unique project has captured local residents' memories of Hexham on video which are now available for people to view and will be kept for future generations.
Active Northumberland has launched a new training scheme to nurture local talent and encourage more people to become Lifeguards.
18 May 2022
New cycle routes will be built in Ashington and Blyth as part of multi-million pound regional funding to support active travel.
17 May 2022
A true cross-border approach is being taken as Berwick’s cultural offer continues to grow.
Northumberland County Council has joined up with independent sector providers to host a social care recruitment pop-up event in Berwick Library on Wednesday, 18 May, from 10am to 4pm.
A Hexham councillor, born and bred in the town, has been appointed as Northumberland County Council’s new Civic Head.
Businesses registered in Northumberland can now apply for a grant aimed at helping them become more walking and cycling friendly to attract more visitors and support staff.
16 May 2022
Firefighters from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service have made another gruelling trip across Europe to help their colleagues in Ukraine.
13 May 2022
A new funding pot is now available to help local communities get involved in the Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival.
12 May 2022
Councillor Ian Hutchinson has donated a total of £24,500 towards a Motor Neuron Disease charity which was raised during his time as the Civic Head of Northumberland County Council.
Morpeth Riding for the Disabled group is to operate from Northumberland College Equestrian Centre at Kirkley Hall near Ponteland from 12 May 2022.
11 May 2022
An historic public house in the centre of Hexham has been awarded a grant to breathe new life into the building.