An older man having a cup of tea. Residents are encouraged to support Silver Sunday on October 2nd

Residents encouraged to help celebrate Silver Sunday

30 Sep 2022

Residents in Northumberland are being encouraged to celebrate older people as part of Silver Sunday on 2 October.  

Social workers Ian Hall and Minette Moorhouse have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.

Social workers in the running for national awards

30 Sep 2022

Social workers from Northumberland have been selected as finalists in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2022.

Image demonstrating  Runners to head to Northumberland for ‘Britain’s most beautiful’ marathon 

Runners to head to Northumberland for ‘Britain’s most beautiful’ marathon 

29 Sep 2022

Around 3,000 runners are making final preparations for this year’s Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend. 

Image demonstrating Beware cost of living scams  

Beware cost of living scams  

28 Sep 2022

  Northumberland residents are being urged to be on their guard against scammers who are taking advantage of the cost-of-living crisis. 

Artist impression of Energy Central Campus. The facility in Blyth which will create opportunities for thousands of young people and adults interested in working in the clean energy sector

Green light for major training and education hub in Blyth

28 Sep 2022

A new £11million facility in Blyth which will create opportunities for thousands of young people and adults interested in working in the clean energy sector has been granted planning permission. 

A Northumberland Park Ranger. The county's visitors have been praised for their behaviour this summer

County's summer visitors praised

27 Sep 2022

Visitors to Northumberland over the summer have been wholeheartedly thanked by the council and partners for respecting the county's natural landscapes and tourist attractions during the summer months.

A general shot of a railway. Business leaders in North Tyneside went on a train along the planned Northumberland Line route

Business leaders get a glimpse into future of rail travel

26 Sep 2022

Business leaders in North Tyneside got a glimpse into the future of commuter travel as they boarded a special train service on what will be the new Northumberland Line.  

A desk containing cut outs of paper figures. The council has allocated over £2 million to help reduce inequalities in the county

Funding agreed to help reduce inequalities

22 Sep 2022

The Council has approved the allocation of funding as it works to reduce inequalities across the county and address issues around poverty. 

Residents at Blyth Carnival. On Thursday 29 September from 3pm to 5pm residents of Blyth are being invited to celebrate their home town in all its glory at the opening of a special exhibition

New exhibition will showcase pride of place in Blyth

22 Sep 2022

On Thursday 29 September from 3pm to 5pm residents of Blyth are being invited to celebrate their home town in all its glory at the opening of a special Blyth Pride of Place Project exhibition.   

Image demonstrating Peanuts in a curry costs restaurant business over £6,000 

Peanuts in a curry costs restaurant business over £6,000 

22 Sep 2022

An Indian restaurant based in Newbiggin has been ordered to pay  over £6,000 for selling a meal which contained traces of peanuts, even though it was ordered as being peanut-free.  

The coast at Lynemouth. Work to tackle historic pollution will be rescheduled.

Historic pollution clean-up work to be rescheduled

22 Sep 2022

Ongoing work to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth is due to start later than expected. 

Queen Elizabeth II. Residents' views are being sought on plans for a new memorial to her

Residents' views sought on permanent memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

21 Sep 2022

People in Northumberland are being encouraged to give their views on a permanent memorial in the county to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Image demonstrating Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

20 Sep 2022

  Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 21st September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2022.    

Image demonstrating Landlords invited to free information event  

Landlords invited to free information event  

20 Sep 2022

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues. 

Image demonstrating Newbiggin sports and community hub opens to the public 

Newbiggin sports and community hub opens to the public 

07 Sep 2022

The new look Newbiggin sports and community hub has opened  to the public following a major refurbishment project. 

Image demonstrating Businesses urged to think about their fire risks

Businesses urged to think about their fire risks

02 Sep 2022

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county’s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.