Bowes Street in Blyth

Blyth street improvement scheme new parking and access arrangements

28 Apr 2023

New parking and access arrangements are being introduced in Blyth town centre following improvement works on Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street from Tuesday 2nd May.   

China Cook takeaway in Blyth

Takeaway in court after fire safety breaches

27 Apr 2023

A Blyth takeaway and its director have been ordered to pay a total of £14,560 after breaching a Prohibition Notice served with the intention of preventing sleeping on the premises.

Image demonstrating June deadline for community grant applications 

June deadline for community grant applications 

25 Apr 2023

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. 

photo shows Alison Young, admin assistant with Northumberland Archives

Calling for memories of midwives

25 Apr 2023

Researchers are calling for more information about a maternity home where the lives of hundreds of residents of Northumberland began.

An interior shot of the new Morpeth Leisure Centre

Countywide leisure review tackles health inequalities

25 Apr 2023

Northumberland County Council's leisure services have gone out for tender after a major review to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the county. 

A picture of the A189 Spine Road where new technology is being trialled

Advanced technology trialled on county road

24 Apr 2023

Advanced road maintenance technology is being trialled on one of the county’s busiest roads. 

Image demonstrating Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

18 Apr 2023

Members of the public of all faiths are invited to attend a special service that is being held in Hexham Abbey in May to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 

Council Leader and Transport Secretary on the Northumberland Line at Blyth

Line moves a step closer after bridge funding secured

13 Apr 2023

The Northumberland Line rail scheme reintroducing passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle is another step closer after funding was agreed for a new road bridge in Blyth. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

12 Apr 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for abandoning his Ford Fiesta van illegally on Cowpen Road, Blyth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

Sillhouette of a family

Council continuing to support residents over Easter

01 Apr 2023

Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time.