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
New facilities for Low Newton-by-the-Sea 23rd July 2022 Work is complete on the public toilet refurbishment at Low Newton-by-the-Sea, one of the county’s tourism hotspots. The improvements at Low Newton are part of a... Local News
New eco-friendly leisure centre for Morpeth is on track 17th July 2022 Northumberland County Council has announced that the new £21m leisure centre and community hub is still on track for opening in early 2023. The new centre will... Local News
Additional parking for Berwick in time for Summer 16th July 2022 Berwick-upon-Tweed has been in need of additional parking spaces especially during the tourist periods. Now with the summer tourist season upon us, more parking... Local News
Mileage allowance for parents transporting SEN children increased 6th July 2022 A disparity in mileage allowance was recently raised to Blyth Town Councillor for Cowpen, Cllr Brian Erskine. Some parents of children with Special Educational... Local News
“For our tomorrow, they gave their today” 11th November 2021 On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. 11th November 2021, Armistice Day, marks 103 years since the end of the... Local News
Support for Communities to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 10th November 2021 Next year the Queen will be the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee marking her 70 year reign, and communities in Northumberland are being... Local News
An innovative approach from Corbridge to secure affordable homes 9th November 2021 Councillor Nick Oliver, County Councillor for Corbridge met with Will Clouston, the Corbridge Parish Council Chairman, and Miller Homes today to do the 'Golden... Local News
New look for Council Cabinet 3rd November 2021 Pictured (L-R) are: Cllr Wojciech Ploszaj, Cllr Gordon Stewart, Cllr Barry Flux, Cllr Jeff Watson, Cllr Paul Scott, Cllr John Riddle, Cllr Catherine Seymour... Local News
More funding for Berwick with new Culture and Creative Zone 31st October 2021 More funding is coming to Berwick through a Culture and Creative zone (CCZ) which will help support the growth of the cultural sector in Northumberland. The... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2023 Find out about our achievements for Women, to wish all women a very happy International Women’s Day. National News
A new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland 28th February 2023 The Windsor Framework paves the way for a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. National News
Grassroots football funding 13th December 2022 Find out how the Conservatives are boosting grassroots football with generous support of clubs' facilities and their maintenance. National News
Our Plan for a Stronger Economy 17th November 2022 Read about how our plan is tackling inflation and helping you with the cost of living. National News
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