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
Tour of Britain travels through Northumberland again 11th September 2021 Yesterday, Northumberland took centre stage as the prestigious AJ Bell Tour of Britain cycle race returned to the county. Cyclists rode from Carlisle through to... Local News
Relief for Northumberland families as pet thieves to receive tougher punishment 3rd September 2021 Pet Theft is set to become a criminal offence in Britain following a recommendation by the government’s Pet Theft Taskforce. At present animals are legally... Local News
Northumberland Conservatives begin to revitalise Lynemouth Beach 9th March 2021 Northumberland’s Conservative-led council have approved funding for a multimillion pound clean-up project along Lynemouth’s coast with the first £2.5 million or... Local News
Budget Boost for Northumberland 9th March 2021 Northumberland was boosted in last weeks budget with announcements confirming the Borderlands Growth Deal will soon be signed off bringing millions to the... Local News
Rail boost for South East Northumberland 23rd January 2021 Blyth Valley MP, Ian Levy, has welcomed the Government’s decision to commit £34m of funding to rapidly progress plans for the Northumberland Line. The funding... Local News
North East and Cumbria top the table for vaccine rollout 21st January 2021 The North East and Cumbria are leading the country, having delivered over 270,000 vaccines as part of the Government’s Vaccines Delivery Plan – the biggest... Local News
Free School Meal vouchers for Northumberland schoolchildren 13th January 2021 Schoolchildren in Northumberland who qualify for free school meals are benefitting from a council-backed voucher programe to help ensure children continue to... Local News
£14.08 million boost from government to help Northumberland County Council’s budget 19th December 2020 Northumberland County Council Leader has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the authority will see its budget boosted by £14.08 million next year, as... Local News
Northumberland County Council to receive an additional £993,000 to support families 18th December 2020 Funding from Government has been provided to councils, allowing families struggling to afford food and essentials over the Christmas period to access support in... Local News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
