Councillors and council staff with a branded bin wagon

Campaign cuts county fly-tipping

23 Dec 2024

A County Council campaign to reduce fly-tipping across Northumberland, and in particular the hot-spots of Ashington and Blyth, is reaping rewards with a significant downturn in incidents. 

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Council tenants most satisfied in region, new report shows

23 Dec 2024

The Council’s housing tenants are the most satisfied in the region, a new report has found. 

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January deadline for community grant applications 

18 Dec 2024

Voluntary and community groups across the county that need financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Make fire safety a priority in your home  

17 Dec 2024

Residents are being urged to make fire safety a priority in their home, by ensuring they have enough working smoke alarms and that they are tested regularly. 

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£3.5m Cramlington Regeneration Programme gets underway 

17 Dec 2024

Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is underway – with the town’s cycleways and footpaths the first to benefit.

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Northumberland residents' views sought as part of budget planning 

17 Dec 2024

Residents views are being sought as part of the Council’s budget planning for the coming year. 

The opening of the Northumberland Line

A new dawn for travel - as Northumberland Line opens to passengers

15 Dec 2024

For the first time in more than 60 years, passenger trains are running once more along The Northumberland Line. 

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Beware the cons of Christmas 

11 Dec 2024

Christmas is, unfortunately an ideal time for scammers to try and fleece you out of your hard-earned money. 

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Teams working to tackle Storm Darragh impact (Latest 12.35pm 8/12)

08 Dec 2024

Teams have been working round-the-clock in driving winds and rain to deal with the impact caused by Storm Darragh. 

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Online shopping scams to watch out for - and be aware of your rights 

03 Dec 2024

Online deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

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Northumberland County Council clamp down on misuse of blue badges 

03 Dec 2024

  Northumberland County Council has issued a warning to motorists of the consequences of the incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme.

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Opening date announced for Northumberland Line

02 Dec 2024

The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services from Sunday, December 15th 2024.

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A warm welcome across Northumberland

02 Dec 2024

A network of community spaces are now open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment throughout the winter months.  

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Controlling damp and condensation in your home 

29 Nov 2024

Northumberland County Council’s environmental health team are offering some simple top tips on how to prevent condensation and damp in your home. 

Council Leader Glen Sanderson by the A1 near Felton

Concerns raised over A1 village rat-runs

27 Nov 2024

Council leaders are to meet National Highways officials to discuss increased levels of traffic using a Northumberland village as a rat-run to avoid tailbacks on the A1. 

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Rescue dogs to be stars of 2025 charity calendar 

20 Nov 2024

  A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities. 

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Voluntary organisations receive prestigious King’s Award 

19 Nov 2024

Six voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community. 

Councillors and staff at the launch of cycleway works

Main works starting on two new active travel schemes

19 Nov 2024

Construction work is getting underway on major schemes to improve cycle lanes and pedestrian routes in Bedlington and Tynedale. 

Police, councillors and the police and crime commissioner in Cramlington

Council joins Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

15 Nov 2024

Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from November 18-24. 

Conductors who will operate on the Northumberland Line

Conductors say Northumberland Line will make ‘massive difference’

13 Nov 2024

Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will “make a massive difference” to people in the area.

Old rail assets which have been donated to community groups

Not quite the end of the line for old railway assets

08 Nov 2024

Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland.

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Residents thanked for support after quiet Bonfire Night

06 Nov 2024

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after Bonfire Night passed peacefully. 

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Case workers support Armed Forces Community 

05 Nov 2024

Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it. 

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Seahouses business fined for serving curry with peanuts 

05 Nov 2024

A restaurant in Seahouses has been hit with a hefty fine for selling a meal containing traces of peanuts, even though the buyer specifically asked for one without. 

Councillor Jeff Watson with a banner stating welcome to the northern poetry library

Poetry in motion

04 Nov 2024

The prestigious Northern Poetry Library has moved to a new home after being split up when it was damaged by the Morpeth floods of 2008.