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
Cllr Veronica Jones: We’re working to support our most vulnerable residents 13th October 2023 Councillor Veronica Jones is Northumberland County Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for public health and wellbeing. Addressing inequality is a key... Local News
Call for petition support to protect greenbelt 13th October 2023 Hexham MP Guy Opperman has called on residents in Tynedale and Ponteland to support his petition to protect their Greenbelt land. This follows Labour leader... Local News
£2 bus fare cap extended until December 2024 6th October 2023 The £2 bus fare scheme that caps fares on single journeys has been extended until December 2024, and includes most services in Northumberland. Network North... Local News
Cllr Jeff Watson: We're investing countywide in leisure, libraries and tourism! 6th October 2023 Councillor Jeff Watson is Northumberland County Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for leisure, arts and tourism in the county. Jeff’s work covers... Local News
Funding for A1 dualling confirmed 4th October 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak used his conference speech to confirm the dualling of the 13 mile stretch of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham. The A1 project... Local News
Blyth to benefit from £20 million government fund 30th September 2023 The government has unveiled that Blyth will be one of 55 towns that will benefit from a £1.1 billion levelling up investment, as part of a long-term plan for... Local News
Shock and anger at the felling of iconic Sycamore Gap tree 28th September 2023 One of the most iconic landmarks in Northumberland has been severely damaged overnight as the famous tree at Sycamore Gap has been felled. Police are... Local News
Guy's priority is investment and jobs 22nd September 2023 Northumberland Conservatives are committed to ensuring local businesses are growing and creating jobs. This week Hexham MP Guy Opperman visited Egger in Hexham... Local News
Cllr Wendy Pattison: Equality in aging is important for a county like Northumberland 22nd September 2023 Councillor Wendy Pattison is the cabinet member for adult social care. Wendy is responsible for making sure older people in Northumberland receive the quality... Articles
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Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister 25th October 2022 Rishi Sunak’s first speech as Prime Minister. Read what he said here. National News
