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
We have stopped overdevelopment in Northumberland 16th November 2018 We have now ended insensitive and excessive development which had become commonplace under the previous administration. In our 2017 manifesto we pledged to... Local News
Social media can enhance democracy in Northumberland, but only if used properly 10th November 2018 Social media is playing an increasing role in politics. Used properly websites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are great tools to get important messages... Local News
Cllr Glen Sanderson: We’re cleaning up waste like never before 2nd November 2018 This council is taking action on waste, to make sure that our county always looks the best it can. When we took over Northumberland County Council in May of... Local News
Cllr Richard Wearmouth: New regeneration company is already improving our county 27th October 2018 Advance Northumberland is our county's new regneration company, and is set to deliver on its key role of regnerating our county. This week the council's full... Local News
Northumberland towns scoop gold at Britain In Bloom awards 20th October 2018 Two Northumberland towns have been awarded gold awards in recognition of their fantastic entries for the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. Ponteland and... Local News
Devolution will help improve Northumberland 19th October 2018 What is devolution? Devolution in this instance is the transfer of powers from central government to a more localised area. Our government has committed to... Local News
Government backs North East education with £24 million fund 12th October 2018 The North East of England received welcome news on Monday as the government announced a major investment into education and skills training to increase... Local News
Farms can work to help avarian wildlife 4th October 2018 Hexham MP Guy Opperman recently visited High Studdon Farm at Sinderhope, to meet with farmers Nick Howard and Robert Phillipson, and RSPB representative Janet... Local News
MP welcomes new focus on community care 2nd October 2018 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed and supporter of the Save Rothbury Hospital campaign has welcomed the change in focus of Government policy... Local News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
