Close up of flowers in a Cramlington park

County does blooming marvellous in environment awards

29 Sep 2023

Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

Sycamore Gap

Council's shock and anger at Sycamore Gap tree felling

28 Sep 2023

The leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed his shock and anger at the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.

Image demonstrating Berwick Castlegate toilet refurb complete

Berwick Castlegate toilet refurb complete

28 Sep 2023

Refurbishment is complete of public toilets in Castlegate Car Park in Berwick. 

Image demonstrating  Ashington man fined for fly-tipping. 

Ashington man fined for fly-tipping. 

26 Sep 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping his household waste illegally in Queen Street, Ashington following an investigation by Northumberland County Council.

Image demonstrating Architects appointed to progress former Hexham Middle School Site 

Architects appointed to progress former Hexham Middle School Site 

26 Sep 2023

IDP Architects from Newcastle have been appointed by Northumberland County Council to work up proposals to bring the former Hexham Middle School site back into use. 

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland forms sporting partnership with Berwick Academy  

Active Northumberland forms sporting partnership with Berwick Academy  

25 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland has formed a sporting partnership with Berwick Academy and will be providing after-school activities for the students.  

A time capsule being buried at the Union Chain Bridge

Time capsules buried at historic bridge

21 Sep 2023

Time capsules have been buried at each end of the award-winning Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland gets active to celebrate National Fitness Day!  

Northumberland gets active to celebrate National Fitness Day!  

21 Sep 2023

A record number of Northumberland residents joined in the fun and spirit of National Fitness Day, by taking part in free activities and classes laid on by Active Northumberland to mark the day. 

Image demonstrating Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

19 Sep 2023

Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the prestigious platinum PawPrints award by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

Image demonstrating Government grant helps secure homes for families fleeing war  

Government grant helps secure homes for families fleeing war  

19 Sep 2023

  With the help of a £1million grant from central government, Northumberland County Council is in the process of buying 12 homes for refugees who have been displaced and left homeless by war.  

A blue badge holder only design

Council taking positive action against Blue Badge misuse

18 Sep 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding motorists around incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme. 

Wooler councillor Mark Mather outside refurbished toilets in Wooler

New Wooler toilets open as countywide refurb continues

14 Sep 2023

Work is complete on refurbished toilet facilities in Wooler Marketplace. 

Image demonstrating Lowick residents remember to take ID when you vote  

Lowick residents remember to take ID when you vote  

13 Sep 2023

Lowick residents are being reminded to take appropriate photographic ID when they vote in person at the Lowick Neighbourhood Planning Referendum on Thursday 28 September 2023 

A crane carrying out landslip work at Todstead near Rothbury

Positive progress on Rothbury road repair project

13 Sep 2023

Major engineering works to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury for future generations are progressing well. 

Emergency services have signed a new agreement over responses on Holy Island.

Emergency responses to Holy Island boosted by land, sea and air 

12 Sep 2023

A number of agencies have come together to provide a safe and timely response for residents and visitors of Holy Island in the event of a medical emergency.

Image demonstrating Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing 

Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing 

11 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland is calling for donations of good quality sports clothing and footwear to help others in need.     

Image demonstrating Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

11 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 20th September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2023.  

Image demonstrating New woodland path improves public access in Belford

New woodland path improves public access in Belford

06 Sep 2023

Belford Woodland Volunteers have been working with Northumberland County Council to replace the old footpath through the Community Woodland to Belford Medical Practice.

Image demonstrating Safety warning after illicit Vapes seized 

Safety warning after illicit Vapes seized 

05 Sep 2023

Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal. 

Image demonstrating Children enjoy hundreds of free activities with Active Northumberland

Children enjoy hundreds of free activities with Active Northumberland

05 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland has given away hundreds of free activity sessions this summer to help children and families enjoy an active school holiday. 

A traffic jam viewed from a rear view mirror

'Surprise and disappointment' at A1 dualling announcement

05 Sep 2023

The Council has expressed 'disappointment and surprise' that a decision on further dualling of the A1 in Northumberland has been pushed back again.