07 Sep 2022
The new look Newbiggin sports and community hub has opened to the public following a major refurbishment project.
Children and young people are heading back to the classroom this week to start the new academic year.
06 Sep 2022
A new weekly exercise class, geared specifically to help people with Multiple Sclerosis is to start at Berwick’s new sports and leisure centre next week and is thought to be the first of its kind in the county.
02 Sep 2022
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is encouraging the county’s businesses to think about their own fire risks as part of a national Business Safety Week which runs from 5th - 11th September.
Northumberland County Council’s Health Trainer Service is offering free blood pressure checks to local residents during Know Your Numbers! Week 2022.
01 Sep 2022
Proposals to move Amble’s schools to a two-tier system and create a new SEND hub will go before councillors next week (September 8.)
Following the successful management of a four-day wildfire near Redesdale, Forestry England has thanked the individuals and organisations involved in tackling the incident for their support.
The Arts Minister, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay has visited Berwick Barracks.
A team from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service have walked the full 84 miles of Hadrian’s Wall in one go in an epic charity challenge.
31 Aug 2022
A free training event is being organised for individuals and organisations who wish to engage with the public about local heritage.
The electoral arrangements of Hepscott are currently being reviewed to ensure that effective local governance arrangements are maintained or improved upon.
A restoration scheme to bring a vacant property in the centre of Hexham back into use is due to start next week.
Northumberland County Council is trialling Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in one of its refuse vehicles as a cleaner alternative to diesel.
30 Aug 2022
International Overdose Awareness Day takes place on 31 August 2022 and Northumberland County Council's commissioned service will be helping people learn more about the issue.
26 Aug 2022
A network of warm spaces and places is expanding across Northumberland to provide a warm welcome to those who need it.
25 Aug 2022
Students across the county proudly celebrated their achievements today as they collected their GCSE results, with the vast majority going on to their first-choice destination.
24 Aug 2022
Due to the Bank Holiday on Monday 29 August, bin collections will take place one day later than usual for one week.
Northumberland County Council is welcoming challenge from an independent board following recommendations made in the SOLACE Independent Governance Review.
Hirst Park in Ashington has had a security device installed so people can enjoy the park without fear of crime or intimidation.
Northumberland’s food businesses are above national average for food hygiene standards with 98.3% rated 3 or above.
23 Aug 2022
Award winning author Nick Arnold took families on a journey of discovery, delving into the horrible side of science at his show at the East Bedlington Community Centre.
The new look Newbiggin Sports and Community Hub is hosting an open day on Thursday September 1, so local residents can have the first look around the centre and facilities in advance of the grand opening.
Vercelli restaurant situated in Hexham’s Conservation Area has recently had its frontage improved as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) programme.
22 Aug 2022
If you are interested in playing netball but find the pace a little too much, then walking netball classes could be for you.
18 Aug 2022
Congratulations to all our young people receiving their A-Level and equivalent results today.