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. 

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.

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. 

Raodworks in the street

Changes introduced at Cramlington roundabout roadworks

16 Mar 2023

Changes are being introduced for the next phase of works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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. 

A railway line at Ashington. The Northumberland Line will open in summer 2024

Northumberland Line to reopen summer 2024

06 Mar 2023

Passengers in the North-East will be able to reconnect with friends and family and enjoy greater access to business and education opportunities when the historic Northumberland Line reopens next summer.

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.