Groups of people discussing employment barriers at Newbiggin

Organisations commit to removing employment barriers

22 Dec 2023

Scores of professionals are finding solutions to employment barriers faced by Northumberland residents. 

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Are you looking to support a local charity this Christmas?

21 Dec 2023

Did you know that as well as donating funds or items, you can also support charities across the county by playing the Northumberland Lottery?

A view of Ashington town centre

Ashington town centre regeneration plans take a major step forward

21 Dec 2023

The £30m regeneration programme to revitalise Ashington town centre has hit another milestone, with the appointment of design teams to take forward ambitious plans across three sites. 

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Working to improve county skateboard facilities  

14 Dec 2023

  Northumberland County Council is working with communities across the county to identify where skateboard facilities can be improved or introduced and how the potential benefits of skateboarding can be increased. 

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Views sought on budget plans

13 Dec 2023

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s budget. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service alongside Abigail and Melanie from Robson and Prescott and Mia the dog

Pets can breathe easy this Christmas

13 Dec 2023

It's giving season in the North East, and the pets in the region are the first to receive their Christmas presents.

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New bus day tickets for Northumberland now available

12 Dec 2023

Passengers across the county can now benefit from a new Northumberland day ticket for unlimited bus travel priced at just £5.

A County Council sign. Changes are set to be agreed for the Coroner Service

Councillors set to agree changes to Coroner Service

05 Dec 2023

Changes are set to be agreed which will see Northumberland have one Senior Coroner to cover the county. 

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Rescue dogs to be stars of 2024 charity calendar 

04 Dec 2023

A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities. 

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New leisure provider for County Council announced

04 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council’s leisure services are to be managed by Places for People Leisure Management Limited from April next year.