News - Northumberland News

Blyth residents invited to town showcase

17 Sep 2019

  Blyth residents are being invited to find out more about some of the great projects currently underway in the town.

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Holiday parks fail test purchase operation

17 Sep 2019

Northumberland holiday parks have performed disappointingly during a recent holiday time alcohol test purchase exercise carried out by the council.

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Excellence Awards winners announced

13 Sep 2019

The outstanding contribution County Council staff make to the lives of people across Northumberland have been recognised at this year’s Excellence Awards.

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Free advice day for Landlords and property agents

12 Sep 2019

Landlords,  property agents and anyone with an interest in private housing  is invited to attend a free event aimed at providing them with important updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.

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Report Outlines the Importance of Mental Wellbeing

11 Sep 2019

The critical role that mental wellbeing plays in shaping physical health is highlighted in the 2018 Director of Public Health Annual Report.

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Summer camps have second successful year

11 Sep 2019

Children attending camps in Blyth and Red Row enjoyed four weeks of fun and inspiring activities.

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Produced in Northumberland scheme hits a century

10 Sep 2019

A scheme to promote food and drink produced entirely in the county is celebrating its 100th business member - Grannies Tearoom and Delicatessen, 18 Narrowgate, Alnwick.  

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Public asked to help shape future of library service

10 Sep 2019

Northumberland residents could be asked for their opinion to help shape the future of the county’s library service.

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RSPCA gold stamp of approval for stray dog work

10 Sep 2019

  Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.  

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Thousands flock to watch Tour of Britain in region

09 Sep 2019

The North of Tyne took centre stage in the international spotlight today ( Monday 9th) as the Tour of Britain, the UK’s premier cycle race, rolled through the region giving residents the opportunity to see some of the world's top teams and riders competing on their doorstep.

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Duchess presents winners of 10th annual awards

06 Sep 2019

The Duchess of Northumberland has presented the winners of the LOVE Northumberland Awards 2019.

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Route marked for Tour of Britain which is just days away

03 Sep 2019

Hundreds of signs are being put up along the streets and roads of Northumberland, with Britain’s biggest cycle race just days away.

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Shortlist for 10th LOVE Northumberland awards

02 Sep 2019

Excitement is building for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards, as the shortlist is published.

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Volunteers needed to marshal Tour of Britain cycle race

29 Aug 2019

Organisers of the Tour of Britain national cycle race are looking for volunteers to help marshal the route when the race arrives in the region on Monday September 9.

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Bus campaign promotes Mams on the Move 

29 Aug 2019

An Arriva bus advertising campaign has been launched by Active Northumberland to promote an initiative aimed at supporting new mothers to get and stay active. 

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Blyth to benefit from Future High Streets Fund

27 Aug 2019

Blyth is one of 50 towns which is set to benefit from the Government’s £1 billion Future High Streets Fund.

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Public's view sought on rail line plans

22 Aug 2019

A series of drop-in events are being held for people to find out more about ambitious plans for the new Northumberland Line.

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GCSE students celebrate in Northumberland

22 Aug 2019

Pupils across Northumberland have been celebrating today as they receive their GCSE results.

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Northumberland's Julie shortlisted for apprenticeship awards

22 Aug 2019

A Northumberland apprentice has beaten off strong competition to make it through to the regional finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019.

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Beware of fast flowing water when walking dogs

20 Aug 2019

Dog owners are being advised to keep their dogs on the lead when around fast flowing water, following the death of two dogs that were swept away in Northumberland after getting into difficulty in strong currents.

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Residents warned over banking scam

19 Aug 2019

Residents are being urged to be on their guard over Visa/Bank activity scams.

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Trees damaged in Ashington park attack

16 Aug 2019

Work to restore an historic Ashington park to its former glory has suffered a set back after vandals damaged over £20,000 worth of trees.

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Northumberland schools improve their A-level figures

15 Aug 2019

Students have been celebrating their achievements today in what has been an extremely good year for A-levels. 

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Guidance for A-level and GCSE results days

14 Aug 2019

Some helpful guidance for young people receiving their exam results

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County leading the way on keeping horses and riders safe

13 Aug 2019

The County Council has teamed up with The British Horse Society (BHS) and the ‘Horses and Road Safety Awareness’ (HRSA) organisation to highlight the potential safety issues experienced by horses and riders on the county’s roads.

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