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
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
We will make sure every victim sees justice done 5th October 2021 Dominic Raab, the Justice Secretary and Deputy PM, reassured Conservative Party Conference 2021 that every victim of crime will see justice done. National News
