Northumberland councillors protest Labour attack on farmers Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Two Conservative councillors from Northumberland joined tens of thousands of farmers today as they descended on the capital to protest against measures announced in Labour's controversial budget last month. Cllr Mark Mather represents the Wooler division, one of the most rural in the county, and Cllr Catherine Seymour represents Berwick North. They joined an estimated 20,000 farmers who gathered... Local News
Community outrage over police failure to respond to shop break-in 5th December 2023 The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Northumbria, Kim McGuinness, has been criticised for the force's failure to respond to rural crime Residents of the... Local News
Northumberland schools ranked best in the region 1st December 2023 Northumberland schools have been jointly ranked as the best in the North East for the first time. A table showing the performance of schools ranked by local... Local News
Cllr Richard Wearmouth: Our digital plan will ensure Northumbrians can stay connected 19th November 2023 We have a plan to ensure that everyone in Northumberland can stay connected and get online. Internet access has become a vital part of daily life and in our... Articles
£5.5 million cash boost to improve Northumberland's roads 17th November 2023 Northumberland will receive an additional £5.5 million over the next two years to improve the county's roads. The money will be part of Northumberland's share... Local News
Guy Opperman MP pays respects during Remembrance week 12th November 2023 Last week, Tynedale and Ponteland MP Guy Opperman joined local communities in paying his respects to those who gave their lives defending our nation. Guy placed... Local News
Hexham MP’s annual Christmas card competition returns 2nd November 2023 Guy Opperman MP is asking school children in years 1-6, from across Tynedale and Ponteland, to participate in his annual Christmas card competition. The winning... Local News
Railway ticket offices saved from closure 31st October 2023 Northumberland Conservatives have today welcomed the news that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open. Rail companies had wanted to shut almost all... Local News
Cllr Colin Horncastle: We are leading a countywide effort to improve the environment 27th October 2023 Colin Horncastle is in Northumberland County Council's cabinet with responsibility for the environment. Looking after the county's environment and protecting... Local News
Guy Opperman's 8th annual jobs fair this Thursday 20th October 2023 Hexham MP Guy Opperman is holding his eighth annual Jobs Fair on Thursday, October 26th, at the Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham. Over 60 employers are... Local News
Our plan for levelling up, housing and communities 4th October 2022 Simon Clarke has announced our plan for levelling up, housing and communities. National News
Our plan for business and energy 3rd October 2022 Jacob Rees-Mogg announced our plan for business and energy. National News
Our plan for digital infrastructure, culture, media and sport 3rd October 2022 Michelle Donelan, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport outlined her priorities to grow the economy in those spheres of activity., National News
Our plan for the environment 3rd October 2022 Ranil Jayawardena has announced our plan for the environment. National News
Our plan for the economy 3rd October 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng outlined our plan to grow the economy. National News
