Northumberland County Council is again inviting contractors to tender for the landmark project to create a combined schools and leisure campus in Ponteland.

We recently honoured our employees with over 20 years service and those who have shown outstanding achievement and service.

As part of Drowning Prevention Week, running from 15-25th June, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service are reminding residents of the importance of staying safe when in or near water.

Northumberland County Council’s cabinet has approved a full draft of the new Northumberland Local Plan for public consultation.

Northumberland’s big day in Westminster drew scores of MPs and peers at a showcase of the county’s finest food and drink producers.

Landlords and agents based in Northumberland are being invited to a forum being organised by Northumberland County Council.

Residents are being invited to a special drop-in event to give their views on plans for new trial parking arrangements at Hipsburn village and Alnmouth Railway Station.

There is good news for looked after children in the early years stage of their education in Northumberland.

Businesses and communities are being urged to grasp the opportunity to drive forward the region’s economy at a special conference.

Great Northumberland 2018 is an eight-week extravaganza of family-friendly events, exhibitions and activities, what’s more at the recent Northumberland County Show organisers lined up competitions with lucky entrants vying to win everything from overnight stays to luxury hampers.

The next stage of ambitious plans to create a new future for Morpeth takes place next month.

Northumberland Archives have been working closely with a local history group from Stannington to publish a series of books about men from the village who served during the First World War.

If you are interested in helping your community while developing new skills and want to find out more then arrange to come along to a taster session.

This year’s programme of verge cutting is getting underway as the county gears up for the main tourist season.

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are properties where the occupants do not form a single family and are typically houses divided into bedsits with shared facilities. To be a licensable HMO there has to be five or more people living as more than one family at the property.

A range of new models of support to help people live more independent lives are set to be brought forward in the county.

Work will start on Monday (June 11) on a £65,000 flood embankment which will protect homes in Hexham from flooding.

A major step forward for the council’s development company is set for the green light next week.

Some of the finest locally produced food and drink will take centre stage in a special showcase event in the Houses of Parliament.

A new first school for Morpeth has been given the green light.