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Council welcomes Minister visit into farming review
The Council welcomed a Ministerial visit as part of its ongoing work looking into the future of farming in Northumberland. Robbie Moore...
May 19, 2024


Investigation works getting underway on Morpeth landslip
Ground investigation works will soon be underway as engineers prepare to tackle a landslip near Morpeth. An emergency closure will be...
May 13, 2024


Northumberland County Council honoured with Regional Energy Efficiency Award for exceptional community support
Northumberland County Council has won a prestigious award for its steadfast commitment to supporting vulnerable residents. The...
May 13, 2024


Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens
An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their...
Apr 29, 2024


Little chicks need your help!
The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel...
Apr 22, 2024


First phase of work on recycling plant complete
A sneak preview's been given of progress on the UK’s most advanced wastepaper recycling plant currently under construction in Prudhoe....
Apr 21, 2024


Signals are good for return of passenger trains
(Aerial image courtesy of OntrackImages Ltd) The return of passenger rail services on the Northumberland Line has moved another step...
Apr 10, 2024


Plea to use environmentally - friendly alternatives to balloon releases
Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for...
Apr 2, 2024


Entries open for this year's LOVE Northumberland awards
Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community...
Mar 28, 2024


Recruits swap shopfloor for the great outdoors
New recruits at Prudhoe’s largest employer swapped the shopfloor for the great outdoors to showcase their environmental credentials....
Mar 27, 2024


Council urging action over landslip road
The Council is urging the Environment Agency to provide urgent support in dealing with a landslip near Morpeth. The B6343 Mitford Road...
Mar 27, 2024


Student's environmental message set to do the rounds
A Morpeth student’s environmental message is set to be seen by thousands of residents in the county. It follows the County Council’s...
Mar 26, 2024
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