A drone used to survey Berwick Old Bridge

Berwick bridge repairs using state-of-the-art technology

08 Aug 2023

Repair works on Berwick’s oldest bridge are set to get underway in September. 

New robotic welding equipment is kickstarting careers in engineering at Blyth Welding Centre

Cutting-edge robotic equipment boosts skills at Blyth welding training centre

08 Aug 2023

Northumberland County Council’s new £1.4m state-of-the-art welding and fabrication training centre has been bolstered by a new “CoWelder” robotic welding machine.  

Image demonstrating Ensure dog microchip details are up to date – it's the law 

Ensure dog microchip details are up to date – it's the law 

03 Aug 2023

Dog owners are being reminded that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the microchip are up to date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.   

Image demonstrating Views sought on Stamfordham electoral arrangements 

Views sought on Stamfordham electoral arrangements 

03 Aug 2023

​The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Stamfordham area are currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are currently being sought. 

Martin Lowe from HM Coastguard at Holy Island

Don't chance it! The warning to Holy Island visitors this summer

02 Aug 2023

Despite ongoing calls for Holy Island visitors to adhere to safe causeway crossing times, incidents of cars getting trapped on the causeway continue to occur, posing a serious threat to life.

People holding a big cheque to mark the council's contractors giving benefits to the community

From road repairs to community benefits

01 Aug 2023

An innovative highways initiative is seeing communities across Northumberland benefit from much more than smoother roads.