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
Anne-Marie visits new PPE factory in Northumberland 19th October 2020 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Berwick-upon-Tweed, paid a visit to the new PPE factory at Seaton Delaval at the invitation of Sir James Mackey, Chief Executive of... Local News
Millions of pounds from government helps to protect Northumberland businesses 15th October 2020 New statistics demonstrate huge levels of support for businesses in Northumberland from central government. Over £200 billion has been provided to businesses... Local News
Northumberland Archives to benefit from major government support package 12th October 2020 One of the most valuable heritage sites in Northumberland has been given a crucial lifeline thanks to a major Government scheme. Northumberland Archives, which... Local News
Anne-Marie welcomes funding for Northumberland heritage sites 9th October 2020 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, MP for Northumberland, has welcomed the announcement this morning that several sites in her constituency are to be beneficiaries of the... Local News
Brand new building for Morpeth Hospital 3rd October 2020 The Government has confirmed that Morpeth is to benefit from a new hospital at Northgate, as part of its plans to build 40 new hospitals across England... Local News
Phil Grieveson joins campaign to clean up local community 24th September 2020 Ashington Community Campaigner Phil Grieveson has pledged his support for this year’s Great British September Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain... Local News
Cllr Veronica Jones urges eligible residents in Northumberland to get flu vaccine this winter 23rd September 2020 Councillor Veronica Jones has urged all those people in Ponteland who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive... Local News
Glen Sanderson is new Leader of Northumberland County Council 23rd September 2020 Cllr Glen Sanderson has been elected as the new leader of Northumberland County Council. He was elected by a majority of councillors at a meeting of the full... Local News
North East boosted by £35 million of UK Government investment in small businesses 25th August 2020 Richard Wearmouth, Northumberland County Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for Economic Development has welcomed the announcement that the UK... Local News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National 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
