Children walking by a train

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.

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.   

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.

A boy playing with Lego

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. 

Councillors Glen Sanderson and Jeff Watson with a library birthday cake

100 years of stories - and counting!

14 Oct 2024

An exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of Northumberland Libraries shines a light on the value and legacy of the service.

A council officer clearing a drain

Major clean-up getting underway to cut road flooding issues

11 Oct 2024

A major clean-up of the county’s drains is getting underway - to help combat problems caused by last winter’s extreme wet weather and avoid further problems from being experienced this coming winter. 

A montage of images of Cramlington

£3.5m Cramlington regeneration programme to get underway

11 Oct 2024

Delivery of a new £3.5m regeneration package to improve Cramlington is set to begin this year.  

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Teams continue clean-up after massive rainfall

09 Oct 2024

Teams are continuing to clean up streets and support communities after heavy downpours of rain over the past 24 hours. 

The pit wheel outside Woodhorn Museum

Cabinet set to consider new model for provision of museums

04 Oct 2024

The Council is set to consider proposals to take museums services in-house and ask to join a local authority partnership managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM).