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
YOU have the opportunity to shape the county’s future! 6th July 2018 Northumberland Conservatives are delivering on the promises we made. Since forming a council administration one year ago we have enacted a solid plan to create... Local News
Guy Opperman wishes the NHS a happy 70th birthday 6th July 2018 As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding, Hexham MP Guy Opperman has spoken about the debt he owes to the NHS. Mr Opperman said: "As a steeplechase... Local News
Embarrassing U-turn for Labour in Northumberland 5th July 2018 Northumberland Labour’s leadership were dealt a further blow this week as the party were forced into an embarrassing U-turn over a council motion to reinstate... Local News
MP asks Government to change planning law to prohibit new opencast coal mines 2nd July 2018 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed has written to the Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire MP who has responsibility for the National Planning... Local News
Berwick, Tynedale and SEN are Wayne's focus 29th June 2018 Councillor Wayne Daley is in Peter Jackson's cabinet with responsibility for Children's Services. This week he reports on three projects which will form the... Local News
Cllr Cath Homer: The North East is gearing up for a summer like no other 23rd June 2018 A summer like no other for the North of England was launched yesterday with the opening of the Great Exhibition of the North on Newcastle Quayside. The... Local News
Farming Minister visits Northumberland to discuss rural economy 22nd June 2018 Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Farming, George Eustice MP, visited Northumberland last week to take part in a round-table event, discussing a range of... Local News
Guy welcomes Justine Greening to discuss social mobility 16th June 2018 Former Education Secretary Justine Greening visited Northumberland last week to talk to young people in Prudhoe and to meet employers who have signed up to the... Local News
Councillor Veronica Jones: We’re creating choice for older people to help maintain independence 16th June 2018 One of the greatest challenges faced by people who are reaching their golden years is the loss of independence which has taken years to build. Reduced mobility... 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
