Maternity project wants to help quads find film of their birth

30 Jun 2025

The rare birth of a set of naturally conceived quadruplets is just one of the fascinating stories uncovered by a look into the heritage of maternity healthcare in Northumberland. 

Council joins forces for Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

30 Jun 2025

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 Monday 30th June - Friday 4th July.

New materials being accepted at some Household Waste Recovery Centres

27 Jun 2025

UPVC window frames, door frames and guttering now being accepted at some Household Waste Recovery Centres.

Northumberland Skills learner making waves with Northumbrian Water

27 Jun 2025

A talented local engineering student is celebrating success after securing a competitive apprenticeship with Northumbrian Water.

Blyth dementia friendly bungalows available for affordable rent  

24 Jun 2025

Local residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable dementia friendly bungalows that are being built in Blyth are being encouraged to get in touch with the county council and express an interest. 

Work smart to boost employability and live well

18 Jun 2025

Northumberland County Council is reaffirming its commitment to help residents find meaningful work, develop new skills and build brighter futures by marking the UK’s annual Employability Day.

Blyth event to provide support for Armed Forces community  

17 Jun 2025

The county council is hosting an Armed Forces Awareness Day to highlight the support that is available in Northumberland for veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families. 

Libraries attend to the business of economic growth

11 Jun 2025

Northumberland County Council has taken part in a national initiative to celebrate the important role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities across the UK.

Grant assists Wooler Post Office and affordable housing scheme   

11 Jun 2025

The much-valued Wooler Post Office has been saved and the flat above it will be turned into an affordable home to rent, thanks to a partnership scheme between The Glendale Gateway Trust and Northumberland County Council. 

Annual summer road improvements underway

10 Jun 2025

Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience. 

Northumberland's Local Heroes honoured

09 Jun 2025

Local heroes who make a real difference to communities in Northumberland have been honoured for their efforts.  

Northumberland welcomes record visitor spend in 2024

06 Jun 2025

New data on the economic impact of tourism reveals that Northumberland’s visitor economy has reached its remarkable post-COVID recovery a year ahead of forecast, achieving record-breaking economic results and almost 10.5million visitors in 2024. 

Lioness Lucy Bronze awarded Freedom of Northumberland

05 Jun 2025

Berwick-born football star Lucy Bronze MBE has become the latest recipient to be awarded the Freedom of Northumberland. 

Amble residents sign up to Homefinder for new bungalows 

03 Jun 2025

Amble residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable HUSK bungalows that are being built in the town are being encouraged to sign up and apply through Northumberland Homefinder. 

Alnwick’s Fantastic New Community PlaZone Is Open 

03 Jun 2025

Alnwick’s fantastic new PlayZone  was officially opened last weekend providing the community with an outdoor all-weather sports space for adults and children to use all year round. 

Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

03 Jun 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco has been seized by Northumberland Trading standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

Newcastle United hero awarded Freedom of Northumberland

30 May 2025

Newcastle United's cup hero Dan Burn has been granted the freedom of his native Northumberland. 

Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

27 May 2025

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. 

Join in week of activities to mark opening of Alnwick PlayZone  

27 May 2025

​A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Alnwick and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held over the course of the week to mark the occasion. 

Northumberland housing order lifted for poultry  

20 May 2025

DEFRA has now lifted regional mandatory housing requirements for poultry which had been in place to help limit the spread of Avian Flu. 

Single use vapes to be banned in June – retailers should act now 

19 May 2025

Consumers and business owners are being reminded of upcoming legislation that will see an outright ban on the purchase and sale of single use vapes. 

Northumberland celebrates Foster Care Fortnight with family days for foster and kinship families

15 May 2025

From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care. 

Apply now for 30 hours of free childcare

14 May 2025

The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.

Northumberland's musical past features in new BBC series

13 May 2025

The musical history of Northumberland is in the national spotlight as part of a new BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” which looks at the way music from the regions plays an important role in English cultural history.

Help beach nesting birds this spring and summer

09 May 2025

The Council’s Space for Shorebirds rangers are working hard to protect beach nesting birds and are asking everyone to help by giving nest protection areas lots of space.