Bamburgh Castle at sunset

Have your say on council division proposals

03 May 2023

New boundaries are being proposed for council divisions in Northumberland County Council.  

Image demonstrating Active’s new Environmental Champions will help drive energy efficiencies 

Active’s new Environmental Champions will help drive energy efficiencies 

02 May 2023

Active Northumberland has appointed Energy Champions at each of its centres as it works to reduce its carbon footprint by 10% in 2023. 

Bowes Street in Blyth

Blyth street improvement scheme new parking and access arrangements

28 Apr 2023

New parking and access arrangements are being introduced in Blyth town centre following improvement works on Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street from Tuesday 2nd May.   

China Cook takeaway in Blyth

Takeaway in court after fire safety breaches

27 Apr 2023

A Blyth takeaway and its director have been ordered to pay a total of £14,560 after breaching a Prohibition Notice served with the intention of preventing sleeping on the premises.

Image demonstrating June deadline for community grant applications 

June deadline for community grant applications 

25 Apr 2023

Voluntary and community groups across the county that are in need of financial assistance are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

photo shows Alison Young, admin assistant with Northumberland Archives

Calling for memories of midwives

25 Apr 2023

Researchers are calling for more information about a maternity home where the lives of hundreds of residents of Northumberland began.

An interior shot of the new Morpeth Leisure Centre

Countywide leisure review tackles health inequalities

25 Apr 2023

Northumberland County Council's leisure services have gone out for tender after a major review to improve the health and wellbeing of residents in the county. 

A picture of the A189 Spine Road where new technology is being trialled

Advanced technology trialled on county road

24 Apr 2023

Advanced road maintenance technology is being trialled on one of the county’s busiest roads. 

Image demonstrating Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

Hexham Abbey invite to celebrate King’s Coronation 

18 Apr 2023

Members of the public of all faiths are invited to attend a special service that is being held in Hexham Abbey in May to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. 

Council Leader and Transport Secretary on the Northumberland Line at Blyth

Line moves a step closer after bridge funding secured

13 Apr 2023

The Northumberland Line rail scheme reintroducing passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle is another step closer after funding was agreed for a new road bridge in Blyth. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

Northumberland man fined for abandoning vehicle. 

12 Apr 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for abandoning his Ford Fiesta van illegally on Cowpen Road, Blyth following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

Sillhouette of a family

Council continuing to support residents over Easter

01 Apr 2023

Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time. 

Artists impression of the finished work on Church Street, Blyth

Blyth street improvement scheme nears completion

31 Mar 2023

Blyth town centre is getting a boost over Easter with the finishing touches being added to the Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street improvement project, part of the £70m Energising Blyth regeneration programme.  

A mural in Ashington town centre

Businesses encouraged to access Ashington support service

31 Mar 2023

Ashington businesses looking to grow are being encouraged to get help from a bespoke support service. 

Northumberland Fire and Rescue service's new Aerial Ladder Platform

Fire Service aiming high with new rescue equipment

30 Mar 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has taken ownership of its latest lifesaving equipment which will keep communities across the county even safer. 

Image demonstrating Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

30 Mar 2023

Two sports centres that are operated and managed by Active Northumberland have passed Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest with flying colours. 

Squadron Leader Dudley Craig, one of the few survivors of the Great Escape

One of the few - Northumberland man's great escape

28 Mar 2023

An exhibition about the life of one of the few survivors of the Great Escape – one of the best know events of World War II – has gone on show at County Hall, Morpeth.

Image demonstrating Morpeth’s new sports & leisure centre opening date revealed 

Morpeth’s new sports & leisure centre opening date revealed 

21 Mar 2023

  Excitement is building in and around Morpeth as the town’s new flagship sport & leisure centre prepares to open its doors to the public at midday on Monday 3 April. 

A pothole repairing machine

Council welcomes extra road repair funding

17 Mar 2023

Extra funding to help repair the county’s roads has been welcomed by the County Council. 

A devolution consultation meeting in Berwick

North East devolution consultation reaches final stages

16 Mar 2023

Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.  

A mural of Ashington

Multi-million pound Ashington improvement funding announced

15 Mar 2023

News of a multi-million pound investment into Ashington town centre has been warmly welcomed. 

Image demonstrating Advice to follow when employing a builder 

Advice to follow when employing a builder 

14 Mar 2023

Building a house or having an extension built is probably one of the most expensive things you will ever do so it is worth taking care when you choose your builder.  

Blyth Quayside. The green light has been given for town centre improvements

Blyth town centre improvements get the green light

14 Mar 2023

Approval’s been given for improvements to Bridge Street in Blyth town centre. 

Helium balloon caught on tree. The council is urging people not to carry out balloon releases

Council plea over harmful balloon releases

14 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to use other alternatives to balloon and lantern releases for events and memorials which can have a devastating impact on wildlife and the environment.  

A picture with the words Wor Bella on it

Wor Bella honoured at Blyth Library

10 Mar 2023

First World War football hero Bella Reay has been honoured in a special ceremony carried out by her grandson and his daughter.