Cubs & Kits Yurt

Gruffalos cut the ribbon to open nursery’s new yurt 

07 Nov 2024

Scrambled Snake was on the menu when a nursery celebrated the opening of its new yurt along with some special guests. 

Rosie Thomas, Director Business Development, Northumberland National Park, Cllr Richard Wearmouth in front of a diverted footpath which is being enhanced to improve access around the Walltown site.

Rural projects to share £3.5m for raft of improvements

07 Nov 2024

Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are benefiting from a share of £3.5 million in funding. 

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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.

Image demonstrating Residents' views sought on Cramlington affordable housing proposal 

Residents' views sought on Cramlington affordable housing proposal 

04 Nov 2024

Local residents are being asked to give their views on a proposal by Northumberland County Council to create much needed affordable housing for rent on a brownfield site in Cramlington. 

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School Improvement Team celebrating a decade of progress

04 Nov 2024

A decade’s worth of hard work has seen the county’s schools’ performance sustain its highest ever level. 

Two Turnstone birds

It’s more important than ever to give space to shorebirds 

01 Nov 2024

The status of familiar shorebird species that can be found on the Northumberland coast has just been re-classified by scientists who are looking into global bird declines.   

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Public invited to see latest Energy Central Institute plans in Blyth

31 Oct 2024

Blyth residents and businesses are being invited to see the latest on plans for the Energy Central Institute (ECI), a new higher-level skills and innovation facility in the town centre. 

The unveiling of the River Tweed Trail branding

River Tweed Trail branding unveiled

30 Oct 2024

The new River Tweed Trail branding has been unveiled on the banks of the Tweed in the Scottish Borders.

Image demonstrating Council initiative champions future jobs for ‘Green Careers Week’

Council initiative champions future jobs for ‘Green Careers Week’

29 Oct 2024

Northumberland County Council is supporting Green Careers Week (4 – 9 November) as part of its net zero ambitions and ongoing commitment to building a greener, more sustainable future.

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A Focus on Housing and Health in Northumberland

28 Oct 2024

Key stakeholders from across the housing and health system came together to discuss the link between good housing and health outcomes, and to identify opportunities for more collective action in the future.

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Last chance for your free tree

25 Oct 2024

Don't miss out in claiming your free tree before Christmas.

Foster with North East

Life-changing impact of foster carers celebrated in powerful new film

22 Oct 2024

Northumberland County Council has joined forces with councils around the country to celebrate the life-changing impact of foster carers and to encourage more to join the team.

Blyth welding centre apprentices

Northumberland Skills welders celebrate apprenticeship success

22 Oct 2024

Two talented welders of the future are celebrating the start of their careers in engineering after being offered apprenticeships.  

Image demonstrating Farming conference identifies barriers to reducing emissions

Farming conference identifies barriers to reducing emissions

22 Oct 2024

Over 75 key stakeholders from the farming sector have been working to identify non-technical barriers and explore solutions for a sustainable future in agriculture.

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Thousands of children get rail safety message

22 Oct 2024

Thousands of school children have been taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line.

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Next steps approved for £50m North Northumberland Schools Masterplan

21 Oct 2024

Plans to expand first schools in North Northumberland into primary schools are taking shape as part of a £50m investment by Northumberland County Council.  

A green front door

Electoral Register door-knock set to get underway

18 Oct 2024

Northumberland residents who were required to respond to the voter registration form and have not already done so will receive a knock at the door from 18 October, as canvassers start to visit outstanding properties.   

Image demonstrating New digital champions scheme launches to expand support for people to get online and use digital technology in rural Northumberland

New digital champions scheme launches to expand support for people to get online and use digital technology in rural Northumberland

18 Oct 2024

To mark Get Online Week (14 – 20 October), iNorthumberland, Community Action Northumberland (CAN) and the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), are launching a call for volunteer digital champions to support people in rural Northumberland to get online and get the most out of digital technology. 

School pupil Dolly who found the first golden pumpkin

Ready, Set, Explore! A county-wide treasure hunt has begun

17 Oct 2024

This Walk to School Month, Northumberland County Council has teamed up with The Alnwick Garden to inspire outdoor activity among local families.

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A summer of reading and building towards a sustainable future

17 Oct 2024

Youngsters who took part in the Northumberland Libraries Summer Reading Challenge have been rewarded for their efforts with certificates and prizes. 

parkrun takeovers for 16 days

Parkrun takeovers launch campaign to end violence against women and girls 

16 Oct 2024

Northumberland County Council and its partners are taking over five local parkruns to launch an annual campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.   

Image demonstrating Berwick SEND Sports Camp for Young People 

Berwick SEND Sports Camp for Young People 

15 Oct 2024

A ‘stay all day’ sports camp is to be held in Berwick for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.