A computer generated image of a section of the new Blyth Relief Road

Relief road scheme takes next steps

14 Jan 2025

Plans for Blyth Relief Road are moving forward after agreement to submit an Outline Business Case (OBC) to the Department for Transport for review and approval. 

Image demonstrating January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

January Referendum for Humshaugh Neighbourhood Plan 

13 Jan 2025

A local referendum on the Humshaugh Parish Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 January and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.   

Image demonstrating Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

Northumberland Trading Standards seize substantial haul of illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

13 Jan 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco and cigarettes have been seized by Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

The Maltings in Berwick

Berwick residents invited to see The Maltings design proposals

13 Jan 2025

Residents are being invited to find out more about the latest plans for The Maltings venue in Berwick later this month – ahead of a formal planning application being submitted.

Council Leader Glen Sanderson, Cabinet Member Veronica Jones and staff at a Warm Space

Winter Warm Spaces reminder

08 Jan 2025

With the current cold snap, the County Council is reminding residents that a network of community spaces are open across Northumberland so people can come together in a warm, safe and welcoming environment during the winter months.  

Emily Wilding Davison School Good

More praise for Northumberland school’s rapid improvement

07 Jan 2025

Rapid improvements at a Northumberland school where pupils are “valued and nurtured” have been recognised by the Department of Education.

Members of the Stop Smoking Service team holding balloons in the shape of 25

Northumberland Stop Smoking Service Celebrates 25 Years

07 Jan 2025

The Northumberland Stop Smoking Service has celebrated its 25th anniversary, while the latest data shows record low levels of smokers reported in the county.

A gritter being filled

Teams respond to Amber snow warning

06 Jan 2025

Following the amber weather warning for snow over the weekend, a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for today which may bring some disruption to services and travel. 

Image demonstrating Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

Work starting on exciting community PlayZone scheme 

06 Jan 2025

Work is starting to build the first of Northumberland's fantastic new outdoor community Football Foundation PlayZones which will be used for a range of sport and physical activities.

Two people standing outside Ashington Rail Station

Father and son's rail line legacy

02 Jan 2025

The Northumberland Line is a historic and transformational project, restoring passenger rail services to the region after more than 60 years.