Image demonstrating Fire crews team up for wildfire training exercise

Fire crews team up for wildfire training exercise

27 Oct 2022

Two of the region’s fire crews have joined forces for an intensive wildfire training exercise.

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.

Image demonstrating Beginners walking football class starts at Wentworth

Beginners walking football class starts at Wentworth

20 Oct 2022

  A new walking football class, aimed specifically at beginners, has started at Wentworth Sports & Leisure Centre in Hexham.

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. 

Image demonstrating Photographic competition to shine a spotlight on Hexham’s hidden heritage 

Photographic competition to shine a spotlight on Hexham’s hidden heritage 

18 Oct 2022

The Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) is launching a photography competition which challenges participants to take and submit photographs which reflect ‘Hexham’s Hidden Heritage’. 

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 child cycling. Pupils at Allendale Primary School celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

Northumberland pupils celebrate national award nod

17 Oct 2022

Pupils at Allendale Primary School are celebrating being shortlisted for a national award for their commitment to choosing cleaner and healthier ways to travel to school.

Kielder Water. Funding has been approved for a network of new trails in the area

Council backing The Reivers Trail

11 Oct 2022

The council has committed its support to a major project bringing hundreds of traffic free trails to the county. 

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.