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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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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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. 

Ashington toy procession

Toy procession sparkled ahead of Ashington lights switch-on

05 Dec 2024

The first of the year-long Animating Ashington programme of events got off to a sparkling start. 

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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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Latest milestone reached in multi-billion pound county investment

03 Dec 2024

The latest milestone has been reached to bring a multi-billion pound data centre to the county.  

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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.

A train pulling into the new Ashington station

Opening date announced for Northumberland Line

02 Dec 2024

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

Council Leader and Library staff with a warm welcome sign

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.