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
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
6 things to know about our huge hospital building programme 29th September 2019 We want to make sure that the NHS is delivering for patients across England. So at the beginning of Conservative Party Conference, Health Secretary Matt Hancock... National News
