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
Train travel savings for Veterans with new Railcard 9th November 2019 Armed Forces veterans will qualify for a new Railcard giving a third off the cost of train travel under a majority Conservative government, Transport Secretary... National News
Conservatives announce 50 million more GP appointments 9th November 2019 50 million more GP surgery appointments will be created every year under the Conservatives, reducing waiting times and giving more quality care. National News
Boris begins the General Election outside 10 Downing Street 6th November 2019 Read Boris’s full Downing Street speech as he begins the General Election. National News
Boris launches campaign pledging to unleash Britain's potential 6th November 2019 Boris Johnson set out his pitch for the country. Get Brexit done. Focus on our priorities. Unleash Britain’s potential. National News
We’re ready for a General Election 31st October 2019 We’re holding a general election on 12 December – so we can elect a new Parliament, get Brexit done and let the country move on. National News
A new deal: getting Brexit done and taking back control 17th October 2019 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has negotiated a new deal – this is a real Brexit deal which ensures that we take back control. This new deal ensures that we take... National News
