A mural of Ashington

Multi-million pound Ashington improvement funding announced

15 Mar 2023

News of a multi-million pound investment into Ashington town centre has been warmly welcomed. 

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 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.  

painted image of a heart giving itself a hug

Contract awarded for Integrated Sexual Health Service in Northumberland

14 Mar 2023

Following approval by Cabinet on 14 March 2023, Northumberland County Council has awarded Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust the Integrated Sexual Health Service contract for Northumberland.

Blyth Quayside. The green light has been given for town centre improvements

Blyth town centre improvements get the green light

14 Mar 2023

Approval’s been given for improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre. 

A sculpture of Sam Brown, who designed the Union Chain Bridge connecting England to Scotland

Historic figure overseeing final stages of bridge work

10 Mar 2023

A stunning sculpture of the man who designed the famous Union Chain Bridge over 200 years ago is now overseeing the final stages of work on the project. 

A picture with the words Wor Bella on it

Wor Bella honoured at Blyth Library

10 Mar 2023

First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.

family hubs

More funding announced to support families

09 Mar 2023

Up to £3.5m has been allocated to the flagship Supporting Families programme in Northumberland. 

Young girl with blond hair taking part in an activity group

Healthy Weight for all Children

09 Mar 2023

In her final annual report as Northumberland’s Director of Public Health, Liz Morgan highlights the importance of creating the conditions to enable all children to be a healthy weight.

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. 

Dean and Jonny Foster Carers

Call for more LGBT+ people to foster or adopt with Northumberland

08 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is proud to support national LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week.  

Cigarette being snapped in half

Smokers urged to be quitters on No Smoking Day

07 Mar 2023

Smokers in Northumberland are being urged to take the first step in giving up cigarettes for good on No Smoking Day which takes place on Wednesday 8 March 2023.

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.

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Council appoints Commsworld to transform Northumberland's digital infrastructure

03 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council has awarded Commsworld, the UK’s largest independent network provider, a 20-year contract worth £22m. The contract will see £114m of private investment into the region to transform and support the county’s digital infrastructure.

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. 

Vast majority of Northumberland pupils receive first-choice school offers

Vast majority of Northumberland pupils receive first-choice school offers

02 Mar 2023

The vast majority of the thousands of Northumberland pupils moving up to middle and secondary schools in September have once again received offers for their first-choice school.

Holy Island

Council welcomes dropping of fishing ban plans

01 Mar 2023

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) had been considering whether to designate the island as a Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA), meaning a ban on fishing in the waters off the island. 

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.