Image demonstrating Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

Animal welfare team given RSPCA platinum stamp of approval 

27 Sep 2024

   Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the prestigious platinum PawPrints award by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

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Autumn cultural events in Northumberland

24 Sep 2024

As autumn nights draw in, Northumberland Library Service has plenty to keep folk entertained, with an exciting programme of cultural events and performances across the county.

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Landlords invited to free information event  

23 Sep 2024

Landlords and agents from across the county are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing important information around private renting of properties and updates on new housing legislation

The first driver has qualified to drive trains along the Northumberland Line

First driver completes training on new Northumberland Line

20 Sep 2024

The first train driver has completed training programme on the new Northumberland Line.

Author Jackie Watson

Author marks Reading Group Day with return to where it all began

19 Sep 2024

Northumberland Library Service has marked National Reading Group Day with a visit from local contemporary fiction writer, Jackie Watson, who returned to her writing roots at Cramlington library.

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A blooming marvellous result for Northumberland   

18 Sep 2024

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

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Council to join new road safety partnership

17 Sep 2024

The County Council is to join a new partnership aimed at increasing safety on the region’s roads. 

Image demonstrating Plan adopted to ensure Northumberland’s food safety standards remain high 

Plan adopted to ensure Northumberland’s food safety standards remain high 

17 Sep 2024

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council that sets out how its Public Protection Service will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

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Extra support call for social care budgets

12 Sep 2024

The Leader of Northumberland County Council is calling on the Government for extra support to help alleviate social care budget pressures. 

An interpretation panel at East Cramlington nature reserve

Memorial projects celebrate the late Queen's love of the great outdoors

10 Sep 2024

Two years since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the County Council has completed a host of memorial projects to commemorate her life and love of open spaces. 

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National Employability Day celebrated with pop up events

09 Sep 2024

Northumberland County Council’s "Work Smart Live Well" service will host two exciting pop-up events at Manor Walks Shopping Centre in celebration of National Employability Day on Friday, 13th September. 

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We're checking our electoral register is up to date!

05 Sep 2024

By law, the Council must carry out an annual canvass of all its residential properties to ensure it has the correct details of residents registered to vote. 

Councillors, staff and fire and rescue representatives outside Alnwick Household Waste Recovery Centre

Residents warned of risks posed by lithium-ion batteries

05 Sep 2024

Residents are being warned about the potential fire hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries. 

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Safety reminder as Northumberland Line at its busiest in 60 years

04 Sep 2024

People living near the Northumberland Line are being warned to take extra care with more trains now running on the major upgraded route.

Image demonstrating Missing cat reunited with owner after 4 years thanks to microchip 

Missing cat reunited with owner after 4 years thanks to microchip 

04 Sep 2024

Molly the cat who had been missing for four years was reunited with her delighted owner last night after being traced through her microchip. 

Councillors Jeff Watson and Alex Wallace with an exhibition of Ralph Douglas

A local hero's place in history

04 Sep 2024

The tale of an everyday hero who left his rural life behind to defend his country In World War II is to live on thanks to Northumberland Archives.

The aftermath of a wildfire at Fourlaws

Firefighters urge continued vigilance over wildfires

04 Sep 2024

As autumn approaches, visitors to Northumberland are reminded to be vigilant about their actions, which could start dangerous wildfires.