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 Peter Jackson: There’s a good reason we’re the biggest party in Northumberland - And we’re growing! 31st August 2018 Northumberland Conservatives are proud to be the biggest party in Northumberland. In last year’s local elections we were backed by 47 per cent of voters, and at... Local News
Northumberland is quickly growing as a top tourist destination 17th August 2018 For many years Northumberland has been growing as a desirable destination to visit, either for a day, short weekend, or UK-based holiday. As the cabinet member... Local News
Have your say on health and care in Northumberland 3rd August 2018 Northumberland County Councillor, Veronica Jones, Cabinet member for Adult Well-being and Health, is asking people living and working across Northumberland to... Local News
MP encourages attendance at Women's vote exhibition 3rd August 2018 Hexham MP Guy Opperman is encouraging constituents to visit the ‘Voice and Vote: Women’s Place in Parliament’ exhibition, open to the public free of charge in... Local News
MP welcomes Middle School students to Parliament 3rd August 2018 Hexham MP Guy Opperman welcomed pupils from Corbridge Middle School to Parliament recently. Izzy, Christina, Calum, Henry and Alfie make up ‘Operation ReCraft’... Local News
Guy welcomes Michael Gove to his constituency 27th July 2018 Following the Cabinet’s meeting in Gateshead earlier this week, Hexham MP Guy Opperman welcomed Environment Secretary Michael Gove to the constituency. Mr Gove... Local News
Cllr Glen Sanderson: We're getting the basics right for the whole of Northumberland 20th July 2018 The environmental services department covers all the areas people consider 'basic' provisions of a council. When Northumberland Conservatives were first elected... Local News
Our plan for economic growth will make sure Northumberland works for everyone 13th July 2018 Northumberland is back in business, and the Conservative administration at County Hall has published its plan to make sure economic growth in the county... Local News
Moody's Logistics expansion is a positive sign for the county 10th July 2018 Councillor Richard Wearmouth has welcomed the recent growth of a prominent Northumberland business. Moody's Logistics and Storage in Cramlington recently opened... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News