17 Jul 2023
A closure order has been served on a house in Alnwick due to serious anti-social behaviour at the property.
13 Jul 2023
Fines for environmental offences in Northumberland are set to increase and cover a greater number of issues, the county council has confirmed.
Tackling inequalities in Northumberland was the focus as key stakeholders and senior leaders from the County Council, the NHS, voluntary and private sector including businesses came together.
Work is continuing to ensure the funding model for Advance Northumberland is fit for the future.
12 Jul 2023
Residents in Cramlington are being encouraged to have their say as part of a drive to make the town an even better place to live, work and invest.
11 Jul 2023
Over 500 young people from schools around the county took part in a School Games Live event at The Alnwick Gardens this week.
03 Jul 2023
Northumberland County Council is highlighting its commitment to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and making local communities safer by joining the national ASB Awareness Week campaign, which runs from 3-9 July.
30 Jun 2023
Over 4,000 households in the county will see a change to their usual household waste collection day following improvements to make refuse collection routes more efficient and reliable.
It's been a busy time for Northumberland librarian Katy Wedderburn who was selected as a judge for the annual Yoto Carnegie children’s book awards.
The council has welcomed news of a £45m funding boost to bus services in the region.
29 Jun 2023
Local historians and those interested in the work of pioneering feminist and secret scientist Lady Emma Tankerville have one last chance to see some of her drawings and hear from expert June Watson.
Northumberland County Council is warning residents and visitors of the risk of wildfires this summer as the weather heats up.
28 Jun 2023
The Duchess of Northumberland has helped to celebrate the very best in community and voluntary environmental work across the county at this year’s LOVE Northumberland awards ceremony.
As outbreaks of Avian Flu continue in wild birds across Northumberland, the county council’s public protection team is issuing a reminder to the public not to touch or pick up any dead or visibly sick birds.
21 Jun 2023
To mark Armed Forces Week, Northumberland County Council is encouraging all organisations and businesses big and small to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The council is looking to place a greater emphasis on improving the environment for everyone over the coming years.
16 Jun 2023
Northumberland Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) has announced current Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Graeme Binning, will be the new Chief Fire Officer (CFO).
Cutting-edge technology is being used to create the last and largest underpass on the Northumberland Line.
Works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington are reaching completion.
15 Jun 2023
This week (12th - 18th June) marks Men’s Health Week, an important opportunity to raise awareness of the physical and mental health issues that affect men.
A trial aiming to further improve road repairs in Northumberland has been agreed by the Council.
14 Jun 2023
An appeal is being made to members of the public to ask if they have any information about a dog that has been found abandoned and in poor condition in Blyth.
13 Jun 2023
Thousands of Northumberland residents are healthier and fitter thanks to a new fitness programme that was introduced by Active Northumberland just one year ago
Some of the most elderly and vulnerable people in Northumberland who have been plagued by nuisance and scam phone calls have been given greater security and peace of mind after being loaned telephone blocking devices by Northumberland County Council.
09 Jun 2023
The recent spell of dry weather has prompted Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) to warn residents and visitors of the high wildfire risk over the coming days.