Northumberland Fire and Rescue service's new Aerial Ladder Platform

Fire Service aiming high with new rescue equipment

30 Mar 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has taken ownership of its latest lifesaving equipment which will keep communities across the county even safer. 

Image demonstrating Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

30 Mar 2023

Two sports centres that are operated and managed by Active Northumberland have passed Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest with flying colours. 

Squadron Leader Dudley Craig, one of the few survivors of the Great Escape

One of the few - Northumberland man's great escape

28 Mar 2023

An exhibition about the life of one of the few survivors of the Great Escape – one of the best know events of World War II – has gone on show at County Hall, Morpeth.

Image demonstrating Morpeth’s new sports & leisure centre opening date revealed 

Morpeth’s new sports & leisure centre opening date revealed 

21 Mar 2023

  Excitement is building in and around Morpeth as the town’s new flagship sport & leisure centre prepares to open its doors to the public at midday on Monday 3 April. 

A pothole repairing machine

Council welcomes extra road repair funding

17 Mar 2023

Extra funding to help repair the county’s roads has been welcomed by the County Council. 

A devolution consultation meeting in Berwick

North East devolution consultation reaches final stages

16 Mar 2023

Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.  

Image demonstrating Working to keep Amble safe with town engagement day 

Working to keep Amble safe with town engagement day 

14 Mar 2023

People living, working or visiting Amble are being encouraged to share any concerns they may have regarding anti-social behaviour in and around the town at a community engagement day on Wednesday 22nd March. 

Image demonstrating Advice to follow when employing a builder 

Advice to follow when employing a builder 

14 Mar 2023

Building a house or having an extension built is probably one of the most expensive things you will ever do so it is worth taking care when you choose your builder.  

Helium balloon caught on tree. The council is urging people not to carry out balloon releases

Council plea over harmful balloon releases

14 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.  

Councillor John Riddle picking litter to promote Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean 2023

Northumberland backs Keep Britain Tidy's big clean up

09 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents and businesses to pledge to do their bit to clear up the litter during the Great British Spring Clean 2023. 

A graphic warning of snow and ice

People urged to take care in wintry weather

09 Mar 2023

People are reminded to take care over the coming days with wintry conditions continuing to hit the region. 

Image demonstrating Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools 

Sign up to fitness challenge to win PE equipment for local schools 

02 Mar 2023

A new spring fitness challenge is being run by Active Northumberland and are calling for people to sign up and join the challenge and help their leisure centre win PE equipment for local schools. 

Image demonstrating Secret scientist's work recognised at last

Secret scientist's work recognised at last

01 Mar 2023

An exhibition of previously unseen watercolour illustrations by a trailblazing Northumberland artist and scientist will finally see her accomplishments recognised.