Forestry England staff at a motorhome camping spot at Kielder

Carry on camping - but remember the countryside code!

20 Aug 2024

As the draw of the great outdoors encourages more and more people to enjoy a ‘staycation’ in picturesque Northumberland, campers and motorhome enthusiasts are asked to remember their impact on the environment.

Cllr Glen Sanderson at the landslip on the B6343 at Mitford near Morpet

Council progresses with urgent repairs on B6343 landslip

14 Aug 2024

Northumberland County Council has made significant steps in addressing the landslip on the B6343 Mitford Road, which remains a top priority until repairs are fully completed. 

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan 

08 Aug 2024

A local referendum on the Hauxley Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 29 August 2024 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.   

Image demonstrating New pedestrian and cycle bridge installed in Blyth 

New pedestrian and cycle bridge installed in Blyth 

06 Aug 2024

A major piece of infrastructure on the Northumberland Line has been installed over the A189 Spine Road in Blyth. 

Image demonstrating Holidaymakers warned of the dangers of causeway tides 

Holidaymakers warned of the dangers of causeway tides 

06 Aug 2024

  The beautiful and historic island of Lindisfarne in Northumberland is a tourist hot spot during the summer months, and with thousands flocking to its shores, visitors have been reminded of the dangers  

Image demonstrating Warning after scam QR codes appear in Northumberland car parks 

Warning after scam QR codes appear in Northumberland car parks 

06 Aug 2024

Motorists have been urged to be vigilant after scam QR codes have appeared on coastal car parking machines in Northumberland. 

Image demonstrating Work starts on dementia friendly bungalows to support independent living  

Work starts on dementia friendly bungalows to support independent living  

29 Jul 2024

Work has now started to build 13 dementia friendly affordable bungalows in Blyth in a scheme developed by Northumberland County Council.  

Jodi Cameron, Library and Information Assistant at Alnwick Library, encourages young readers.

A 'marvellous' programme of summer holiday activities

25 Jul 2024

A fun reading initiative will make the summer holidays a marvellous time for youngsters – come rain – or even more rain!

Sean Brooks from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service

Keeping safe in rivers and lakes

24 Jul 2024

A timely warning has gone out to those swimming in lakes, rivers and other inland bodies of water to look after themselves and others this summer.

Image demonstrating The Duchess of Northumberland receives special honour from King Charles   

The Duchess of Northumberland receives special honour from King Charles   

24 Jul 2024

   The Duchess of Northumberland has been awarded the DCVO by His Majesty The King in recognition of her distinguished personal service as the former Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland.  

The launch of the Kielder Marathon

Running event challenges all generations to get active

23 Jul 2024

Organisers of one of the North East’s best loved running events have issued a challenge to people around the region to follow the example of a veteran runner.

Police and partners at the launch of project Shield

Project Shield launches to tackle crime and ASB in hotspot areas

19 Jul 2024

Boosting community confidence and driving down crime like anti-social behaviour and serious violence– that is what a new joint project is setting out to achieve across the whole Northumbria Police force area.

Image demonstrating Council evicts tenant from Alnwick property after serious offences 

Council evicts tenant from Alnwick property after serious offences 

17 Jul 2024

A tenant has been evicted from his Northumberland County Council owned property, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the community of Alnwick. 

Alexandra Park in Cramlington

Lucky 13 as county's parks named among UK's best

16 Jul 2024

Thirteen Northumberland parks have been awarded prestigious Green Flag Awards  - the most the council has received. 

A group of people on the new active travel corridor in Ponteland

County’s latest active travel corridor open for all

11 Jul 2024

Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. 

Image demonstrating Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious anti-social behaviour 

Council evicts tenant from Blyth property after serious anti-social behaviour 

09 Jul 2024

A man has been evicted from his council property in Blyth, for crime and anti-social behaviour which was causing misery and fear to his neighbours and the local community. 

Fly-tipped rubbish in Widdrington

Newcastle man fly-tipped asbestos in Northumberland

08 Jul 2024

A Newcastle man has been fined and ordered to pay the cost of the clean up after he was found guilty of fly-tipping in Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Plea for county tourists to 'Love it Like it's Yours'

Plea for county tourists to 'Love it Like it's Yours'

03 Jul 2024

A responsible tourism campaign is back for a fourth year to welcome summer visitors to picturesque Northumberland - while reminding them to Love it Like it’s Yours.

Tranwell South Bridge

Bridge strengthening works getting underway

03 Jul 2024

Works to strengthen a bridge near Morpeth are getting underway this month. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland man receives MBE for for services to young people  

Northumberland man receives MBE for for services to young people  

01 Jul 2024

A Northumberland gentleman has been awarded the MBE for services to young people in Berwick upon Tweed. 

Alison Peaden from Northumberland Libraries

Changing - and saving - lives in Northumberland

25 Jun 2024

A special week to mark the ways in which ‘Libraries Change Lives’ is underway in Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Blyth fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined 

Blyth fly-tipper caught on CCTV and fined 

25 Jun 2024

People in Northumberland who use back lanes as a dumping ground are being warned to clean up their act or face a fine. 

Children playing with a ball

Support continues for families this summer

25 Jun 2024

Families in Northumberland will continue to be supported during the school summer holidays. 

Katie Wright and the Manorial Survey

To the Manor Born?

20 Jun 2024

Northumberland Archives is to host a series of events, inviting the public to explore and celebrate the rich history of the county's Manorial estates.

Image demonstrating June event to support Armed Forces community  

June event to support Armed Forces community  

19 Jun 2024

The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day in June to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families.