20 Nov 2024
A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities.
19 Nov 2024
Six voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for their service to the community.
18 Nov 2024
Work to make scores of homes in Blyth warmer and more energy efficient is now underway.
An exciting new programme of family friendly cultural events and activities is launching in Ashington – starting with a spectacular toy parade to complement the town’s annual Christmas lights switch-on.
15 Nov 2024
Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national awareness week, which runs from November 18-24.
13 Nov 2024
Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will “make a massive difference” to people in the area.
08 Nov 2024
Historic railway equipment destined for the scrap yard has been saved by three groups of enthusiasts in Northumberland.
07 Nov 2024
Projects as diverse as a flagship mountain bike trail for the region, through to installing new solar panels for community centres, are benefiting from a share of £3.5 million in funding.
06 Nov 2024
Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after Bonfire Night passed peacefully.
05 Nov 2024
Northumberland County Council is reminding veterans, their families, and widowers right across the county that they are not forgotten, and support is available should they need it.
A restaurant in Seahouses has been hit with a hefty fine for selling a meal containing traces of peanuts, even though the buyer specifically asked for one without.
04 Nov 2024
The prestigious Northern Poetry Library has moved to a new home after being split up when it was damaged by the Morpeth floods of 2008.
A decade’s worth of hard work has seen the county’s schools’ performance sustain its highest ever level.
01 Nov 2024
The status of familiar shorebird species that can be found on the Northumberland coast has just been re-classified by scientists who are looking into global bird declines.
31 Oct 2024
Blyth residents and businesses are being invited to see the latest on plans for the Energy Central Institute (ECI), a new higher-level skills and innovation facility in the town centre.
22 Oct 2024
Thousands of school children have been taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line.
18 Oct 2024
Northumberland residents who were required to respond to the voter registration form and have not already done so will receive a knock at the door from 18 October, as canvassers start to visit outstanding properties.
17 Oct 2024
This Walk to School Month, Northumberland County Council has teamed up with The Alnwick Garden to inspire outdoor activity among local families.
Youngsters who took part in the Northumberland Libraries Summer Reading Challenge have been rewarded for their efforts with certificates and prizes.
14 Oct 2024
An exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of Northumberland Libraries shines a light on the value and legacy of the service.
11 Oct 2024
A major clean-up of the county’s drains is getting underway - to help combat problems caused by last winter’s extreme wet weather and avoid further problems from being experienced this coming winter.
For residents directly impacted by this week's flooding in Blyth, Council teams will be visiting residential streets on Saturday (October 12th) to remove flood damaged bulky items free of charge.
09 Oct 2024
Teams are continuing to clean up streets and support communities after heavy downpours of rain over the past 24 hours.
04 Oct 2024
The Council is set to consider proposals to take museums services in-house and ask to join a local authority partnership managed by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM).
01 Oct 2024
The £35m transformation of Ashington town centre is gathering pace over the coming weeks.