31 May 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.
30 May 2024
With a general election taking place on July 4th, residents in Northumberland are being reminded of some important dates for their diary – and what they need to do ahead of the polls.
24 May 2024
Northumberland’s new children’s home is a step closer to opening following a successful recruitment drive that has been recognised with a national excellence award.
Plans are moving forward for the future use of the former Hexham Middle School site – and work could potentially start by the end of this year.
Permission has been granted for the development of 15 new housing units in Amble.
23 May 2024
Northumberland County Council is supporting the National Blue Badge Day of Action.
The final stages of preparation are underway ahead of major works to tackle historical pollution on the coast at Lynemouth.
21 May 2024
Northern has created a brand-new facility for staff who will run passenger services on the Northumberland Line when it reopens later this year.
Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair.
20 May 2024
The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland.
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people of the very real dangers of swimming in open water following the tragic incident involving two teenagers in the River Tyne near Ovingham on Saturday, May 18th.
17 May 2024
This week is National Childminding Week and an opportunity to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing childminders and celebrate what you do to help children shine and reach their potential
16 May 2024
The County Council is doing all it can to help secure the future of a Northumberland Football Club.
A local writing group based in a small Northumberland village has attracted a superstar of the literary world to help launch its new book.
14 May 2024
Northumberland County Council has won a prestigious award for its steadfast commitment to supporting vulnerable residents.
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth.
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.
Northumberland County Council is hosting two drop-in events in Ashington this month where residents and businesses can learn more about ambitious plans for the town centre.
13 May 2024
More foster families to give children a loving caring home are urgently needed in Northumberland.
12 May 2024
Eligible working parents in England can now apply for 15 hours childcare for a child aged 9 months old and over.
08 May 2024
A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear.
Smokers in Northumberland can now take advantage of a FREE scheme which encourages them to swap cigarettes for vapes.
07 May 2024
Organisations in Prudhoe are being encouraged to put forward proposals to help secure Borderlands Place Programme investment to improve the town.
More than £18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council’s Ceremonial Head over the past year.
01 May 2024
A series of special events are taking place in June in Northumberland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.