The new Pothole Pro machine the county council has invested in

Council invests in new technology to speed up road repairs

31 Oct 2022

The County Council has invested in state-of-the-art technology to help keep the county’s roads running smoothly. 

Image demonstrating Ashington Spa wins two North East Beauty Awards 

Ashington Spa wins two North East Beauty Awards 

27 Oct 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, at Ashington Leisure Centre has won two awards in the North East Beauty Industry Awards. 

A wall with pictures on. A month-long art project celebrating everything about Blyth is drawing to a close.

Blyth exhibition drawing to close

26 Oct 2022

A month-long art project celebrating everything about Blyth is drawing to a close.

Pupils from Morpeth First School visiting the illuminated sheep at County Hall

Illuminated Sheep will have people flocking to library events

26 Oct 2022

Northumberland Library Service is shining a light on its work in the community by taking part in the county-wide ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project.

A mocked up picture of a boy badly burned on the hand by fire. Fire and ambulance staff promoting staying safe during darker nights

Don’t let your decisions prove fatal during the darker nights

24 Oct 2022

As the darker nights start to arrive, firefighters have urged residents young and old to stay safe and be extra vigilant during the autumn and winter months.

Dr Helen Paterson. She has been announced as a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council

Council recommends appointment of new Chief Executive

20 Oct 2022

Northumberland County Council is pleased to announce a recommended appointment for a new Chief Executive of the Council.  

Image demonstrating A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland

19 Oct 2022

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

Image demonstrating Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

Threat of more bird flu cases lead to tighter controls across England 

18 Oct 2022

From Monday 17 October it is once again a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian influenza. 

Children in Haloween costumers. The fire and rescue service is raising awareness of fire risks around costumes

Stay safe this Halloween

17 Oct 2022

With Halloween fast approaching, Northumberland Fire and Rescue is raising awareness of the risks that come with the festivities and how to prevent them. 

A mural in Ashington. Further investment has been approved to revitalise the town centre

Innovative new programme to help revitalise Ashington town centre

11 Oct 2022

A new programme has been approved to help reinvigorate Ashington town centre. 

A pile of coins. The Council Tax Support Scheme is set to remain unchanged next year

Council Tax Support scheme set to remain unchanged

11 Oct 2022

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

Fire and rescue teams show they're more than up for the challenge

10 Oct 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service scooped second place in this year’s UK Rescue Organisation (UKRO) competition - the Festival of Rescue. 

Graeme Atkins, Executive Head of Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham, presented Lauren Downall, with her for prize for taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge. 2,500 youngsters took part – reading

Record number of children take on reading challenge

05 Oct 2022

Thousands of youngsters across Northumberland put their summer holidays to good use by taking part in the annual Summer Reading Challenge.

A pile of books. This week is National Libraries Week

Never stop learning thanks to Northumberland Libraries

03 Oct 2022

Libraries Week 2022 will be brought to life across Northumberland in a series of events that celebrate the central role libraries play in supporting life-long learning in its communities.