Dan Burn with the Freedom of 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. 

Image demonstrating Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

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. 

Cramlington town and county councillors in Alexandra Park

New activity trail up and running

21 May 2025

A brand-new new activity trail at a popular Cramlington park is up and running. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland housing order lifted for poultry  

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. 

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

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. 

From left to right; Cramlington Town Mayor Helen Morris Audrey Best, (age 102) Duchess of Northumberland, Natasha McEwen

New dementia garden opens in Cramlington

19 May 2025

A specially designed outdoor space created specifically to support individuals living with dementia has been opened in Cramlington.

Council staff and foster carers at Whitehouse Farm

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. 

Children looking at a book

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.

Caption: The image entitled Looking at Henry Atkinson's book shows Matthew Bannister Radio 3 Radio 3 presenter, Prof Kirsten Gibson and Dr. Steph Carter.

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.

Janet Hardie

A tale of wartime love and loss marks VE Day

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.

Tables set for an outdoor street party

Scores of county community groups to host VE Day events

08 May 2025

More than 50 organisations across Northumberland will be commemorating VE Day thanks to funding from the County Council. 

Schoolchildren in the new library van

Mobile library gives 95-year-old Tom a lift

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.

Hexham Abbey

Tickets still available for VE Day Service at Hexham Abbey

06 May 2025

On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.