30 Nov 2022
Featuring over 1,000 candles in the Abbey, live performances of music, fire gardens, toasted marshmallows and much more, the free event takes place on Friday 2 December.
29 Nov 2022
A special event was held this week to celebrate the official re-opening of the Coach and Horses Public House in Hexham following a major refurbishment.
28 Nov 2022
Northumberland County Council has purchased two new houses in Longframlington which it will rent out at an affordable rent to local people in housing need.
25 Nov 2022
Bowes Street in Blyth town centre will re-open to vehicles on Saturday 26th November.
Northumberland County Council is calling on communities to unite as a team and end violence against women and girls.
A year after Northumberland was badly damaged by Storm Arwen, the leader of the council has reflected on lessons learned over the past 12 months.
24 Nov 2022
A food waste recycling trial is now underway in Northumberland – with thousands of homes taking part.
A charity calendar featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to two local animal charities.
22 Nov 2022
Alnwick residents turned out in force for an Alnwick Forum event which gave people the opportunity to find out information about a variety of plans, services and community initiatives across the town.
Organisations in North Tyneside and Northumberland have committed to supporting their communities to live full and healthy lives through adopting a Healthy Weight Declaration – with this joint adoption being the first of its kind.
21 Nov 2022
Organisations across Northumberland are coming together this week to raise awareness of how everyone has a role to play in keeping people safe and free from abuse, harm and neglect.
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.
18 Nov 2022
Morpeth town centre’s newest free carpark is open for business – providing hundreds of new spaces for residents and visitors.
Two North East councils have joined forces with local authorities from across the UK during the World Cup with the aim of achieving just one goal – to recruit more foster carers for children and young people.
17 Nov 2022
Refurbished public toilets have opened at Alnwick to improve the services in one of the county’s main towns.
The Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to reorganise schools in Amble into a two-tier system and create a new special educational needs hub to serve the wider Coquet community.
As part of the £70m regeneration of Blyth town centre, the County Council is holding its latest public consultation on the proposed plans for a brand new Culture Hub and improved Market Place.
16 Nov 2022
As the county braces itself for winter, the council’s cutting-edge gritting fleet is ready to tackle everything that’s thrown at them.
15 Nov 2022
Black Friday deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards.
Active Northumberland Sports and Leisure Centres are nominated drop off points for Metro Radio’s Mission Christmas appeal which is collecting presents for sick and disadvantaged children across the north-east.
14 Nov 2022
A food waste recycling trial is being introduced in Northumberland this month, as the council continues its drive to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Roadworks being carried out in Cramlington by two housing developers will be continuing over the coming weeks.
11 Nov 2022
Young people from across Northumberland found out about the range of post 16 options available to them as they plan for their future.
The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.
10 Nov 2022
More young people in Northumberland are kickstarting their careers in key growth sectors thanks to the council’s investment in vocational training facilities across the county.