Northumberland has topped the list of nominees at this year’s North East England Tourism Awards.

Adopt North East, the brand new regional adoption agency, has officially been given the go ahead by the five local authorities supporting the new service.

A major campaign is underway encouraging motorists to play their part in keeping the county clean and green.

The council's development company is to host a public information event to mark the next stage in attracting investment on the former Blyth Power Station and Ash Dock site at Cambois.

A commemorative stone was unveiled at a ceremony at Widdrington Station to mark the 100th Anniversary of the awarding of the Victoria Cross to James Bulmer Johnson.

Northumberland County Council recently attended the North East Children’s Social Work Conference to share knowledge, experience and best practice across other local authorities.

An event has been held to help young people with special educational needs understand the range of post 16 options available to them as they plan for their future.

Young people from local Duke’s Secondary School were invited to take part in an art project to decorate a newly built public toilet block in Newbiggin, and the artwork has now been unveiled.

As National Empty Homes Week (15-21 Oct) gets underway Northumberland County Council has released figures showing how they are tackling the issue.

Residents who don’t have access to the internet, or the skills they need to make the most of it, can get free help in Northumberland libraries to open up the wonders of the web.

Northumberland Libraries is encouraging residents to make the most of the internet as part of national Get Online Week from October 15 - October 21.

On World Mental Health Day (10 October) a call out is being made for volunteers to come forward and act as support buddies to help people in Northumberland with mental health issues to become physically active.

On Saturday 13 October, to mark National Libraries Week, community choirs will be singing in Northumberland Libraries.

Changes to bin collection days for more than 27,000 residents are being introduced in the county.

​Northumberland County Council have published revised budget proposals for 2019-2022 following Cabinet approval.

More than 100 businesses and charities attended a special workshop in the county aimed at helping them flourish in a digital future.

Two Winter Warmer roadshows will be held in Northumberland this week to help older people to stay active, safe and connected in their communities.

The fight against fly tipping in the county is continuing, and this month the focus has been on a waste dumping hotspot in Cramlington.

The Secretary of State for Education has made a visit to a newly built primary school in Northumberland today (October 8th).

A series of consultation events with local residents, teachers and community groups will be held this month as further progress is made on the second round National Lottery bid for the Union Chain Bridge project.