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
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
