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
People Power Success in Cramlington 25th September 2015 Christine and Norman Dunbar are delighted to announce that their submission for a 20MPH speed limit on Parkside Grange and Glade estates has been accepted. Local News
Hundreds complete survey on Haltwhistle's burnfield. 23rd September 2015 Hundreds of Haltwhistle residents have returned Ian Hutchinson's recent special survey regarding the future of the Burnfield. Local News
Prudhoe residents speak to MP and Councillors 20th September 2015 Prudhoe residents speak to MP and Councillors about their concerns. Reports
Local Residents Stand Against Inconsiderate Builder 8th September 2015 Morpeth residents Rachael Hogg and Johnny Wearmouth stand up to national housebuilder Barratt over work which has started without official permission. Local News
Northumberland Conservatives call for action on nuisance calls 2nd September 2015 Ponteland North County Councillor Richard Dodd calls for cross-party action to end nuisance calls which have conned £35,000 from an elderly man suffering... Local News
Morpeth Councillors call for Flood Insurance Update 26th August 2015 Local Councillors have praised the joint working between Central Government the Environment Agency and the County Council which has led to the completion of... Local News
Concern on Mitford Estates Development 20th August 2015 Councillor David Bawn shares the concerns of residents that there is an endless barrage of planning applications in the area. Local News
Mitford Road, Morpeth Double Yellow Lines 5th August 2015 A consultation will be taking place to canvass thoughts about placing double yellow lines along a stretch of Mitford Road, Morpeth, Cllr David Bawn encourages... Local News
Ponteland Councillor calls for end to airport charge 16th July 2015 Ponteland Councillor Richard Dodd has called for the £1.00 drop off/pick up zone in Newcastle Airport to be scrapped. Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National 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
