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
Northumbria Healthcare Trust to receive additional funding to upgrade A&E facilities ahead of winter 11th August 2020 Northumbria Healthcare Trust is set to receive an additional £1,000,000 in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months. The extra £1,000,000 means... Local News
Latest figures demonstrate the scale of Government support for people and businesses in Blyth Valley 7th August 2020 New statistics show the scale of huge Government support given to individuals and businesses in Blyth Valley during the Covid pandemic. Throughout the... Local News
Ashington school to receive over £100,000 to upgrade and refurbish school building 5th August 2020 NCEA Duke’s Secondary School in Ashington will benefit from £102,401 to improve school facilities thanks to a government investment. The Academy has been... Local News
Residents and businesses welcome Eat Out to Help Out Scheme in Northumberland 1st August 2020 Businesses and residents in Northumberland are welcoming the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme, which will give people in the town up to 50 per cent off their bills in... Local News
Additional funding for flood risk Northumberland communities 31st July 2020 Cllr Nick Oliver, Northumberland’s representative on the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee has welcomed an extra £1.4m funding for flood defences in... Local News
New additional needs school in Northumberland 31st July 2020 A new special school for Northumberland has been announced - bringing 80 new places for children with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. The... Local News
Councillor welcomes extra £2.7 million for Northumberland to support local services during coronavirus 17th July 2020 Northumberland’s Cabinet Member for Corporate Services, Nick Oliver has welcomed the announcement that Northumberland will receive a further £2.7 million from... Local News
Planning permission for Hexham Bunker site 13th July 2020 Hexham was given a boost this week as plans were approved for the “Bunker site” which has lain vacant for many years. The project includes a new supermarket and... Local News
Major investment at Cramlington playpark 13th July 2020 This week Cramlington Town Council agreed a further £100k investment into Cramlington play parks for our young people with our focus on Cramlington being a... 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
