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
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News
Brexit is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen our border security 1st December 2019 Brexit provides a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the security of the UK border. National News
Boris Johnson sets out the details of the Khan case 1st December 2019 The terrible Khan case has highlighted a complicated area of law. There have been many inaccuracies reported about this case over the last 24 hours. Here are... National News
John McDonnell admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour 30th November 2019 John McDonnell's admits that those on low incomes would pay higher taxes under Labour. National News
