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.
28 Nov 2024
The iconic Lonesome Pine Mountain Bike Trail, a beloved feature of Forestry England’s Kielder Forest since 2009, reopened on the third anniversary of Storm Arwen.
On Friday 22 November, five schools from across the county came together to discuss global climate action in a mock UN summit hosted by Northumberland County Council.
27 Nov 2024
The historic centre of Hexham is no longer classed as ‘at risk’ following a major scheme led by Northumberland County Council and Historic England to refurbish and revitalise the town centre.
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.
26 Nov 2024
Work has started to build 14 new bungalows in Amble which will be owned by Northumberland County Council and rented out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.
25 Nov 2024
December 1st is World AIDS Day and staff at Northumberland County Council are using creative new ways to remind residents that HIV and AIDS have not gone away
Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service raised the White Ribbon flag to mark the start of an annual campaign to end violence against women and girls and domestic abuse.
22 Nov 2024
The Northumberland Line remains firmly on track to open to passengers before Christmas 2024 – with the opening date set to be announced in the coming days.
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.
19 Nov 2024
Six voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community.
As the winter months approach, Northumberland County Council’s Winter Services Team is prepared to keep roads clear and people safe, no matter the conditions.
The County Council is rolling out a new campaign to tackle cigarette littering down drains.
Construction work is getting underway on major schemes to improve cycle lanes and pedestrian routes in Bedlington and Tynedale.
Visit Northumberland calls out to businesses for the second year running, with the return of its ‘Step into Alnwick’ campaign following the success of the launch of the Visit Northumberland app in November 2023.
Northumberland County Council is proud to be supporting White Ribbon Day and the United Nation’s16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign
18 Nov 2024
Work to make scores of homes in Blyth warmer and more energy efficient is now underway.
Northumberland County Council’s Registrars are thrilled to invite couples to their Wedding Fair on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 11am to 3pm, held at Morpeth Town Hall. Admission is free, and tickets are not required.
An exciting new programme of family friendly cultural events and activities is launching in Ashington – starting with a spectacular toy parade to complement the town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on.
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.
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.
11 Nov 2024
Northumberland County Council's Druridge Bay Campsite has enjoyed a record-breaking 2024 season, welcoming more visitors than ever to Northumberland's coastline.
An outline planning application has been submitted for a former Hexham school site to be redeveloped as a high-quality residential community.
08 Nov 2024
Workplace cardiovascular disease (CVD) checks are being rolled out in Northumberland to help provide people with information about their risk of having a heart attack or stroke, or of developing diabetes or dementia, and support them to reduce their risk.
Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland.