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
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
