29 May 2025
The £36m transformation of Ashington town centre is gathering pace - with a number of new improvements completed and underway.
28 May 2025
Work has started this week to restore The Shambles, a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of the Hexham Conservation Area.
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.
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.
23 May 2025
An amazing event featuring wrestlers, opera and bouncing kangaroos is coming to Ashington town centre later this month.
22 May 2025
Her Majesty the Queen will visit Hexham – and meet members of the public in the town centre.
21 May 2025
A brand-new new activity trail at a popular Cramlington park is up and running.
20 May 2025
Schools across Northumberland are stepping up to take part in Walk to School Week, running from 19–23 May.
DEFRA has now lifted regional mandatory housing requirements for poultry which had been in place to help limit the spread of Avian Flu.
During Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May), Northumberland County Council delivered Basic Suicide Awareness Training for local businesses and traders in Newbiggin.
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.
A specially designed outdoor space created specifically to support individuals living with dementia has been opened in Cramlington.
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.
As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, Blyth South Beach is among this year’s winners.
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.
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.
A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Ashington’s Hirst Park and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held to mark the occasion.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Northumberland County Council is supporting the campaign which encourages people to celebrate the power and importance of community.
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.
A complex scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is nearing completion.
08 May 2025
A love story with a bitter twist stands at the centre of an exhibition at Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth to mark VE Day and the end of WWII.
More than 50 organisations across Northumberland will be commemorating VE Day thanks to funding from the County Council.
07 May 2025
An investment in community services for residents of rural Northumberland is paying off in terms of positive social impact, just weeks after its launch.
06 May 2025
On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
A stunning land art installation in The People's Park, Ashington, is now complete.