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Northumberland cadets at County Hall.

Cadets take part in national celebration

County Hall in Morpeth is one of the locations for the roadshow.

Roadshow will showcase positive impact

Northumberland County Council's Morpeth headquarters.

Care companies accused of 'blackmail' as council childcare costs escalate

Captain John Evelyn Carr.

Remembrance service to mark Battle of the Somme anniversary

NNPMRT aided a woman in Morpeth.

Paramedic rescues collapsed person in Morpeth

Phil Rowett and a photograph of a church.

Berwick Thought for the Week: Safety at Work

Ape House.

Shining stars and family fun at the Gathering

A by-election will be held in Cramlington South West.

Date set for Cramlington by-election after councillor’s resignation

The Apprenticeship Connect event at County Hall will be attended by the council’s Apprenticeships Team and Northumberland Skills.

National Apprenticeship Week 2026 events in Northumberland

Barry Elliott, Reform UK councillor for the Newsham ward on Northumberland County Council.

Reform councillor in clash with lawyer over council tax arrears

Coun Georgina Hill.

Claim housing crisis is forcing people to stay in abusive relationships
The “housing crisis” in Northumberland is forcing people in emotionally abusive relationships to stay with their partners rather than face homelessness, a councillor has warned.
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Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group (Druridge Bay).

Councillors clash over looming council tax rises

Some of the mock UN summit participants with council leader Glen Sanderson.

Pupils debate climate change at mock UN summit

Dan Burn of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. Picture by Stu Forster/Getty Images.

Blyth-born Dan Burn scores great header for Newcastle in the Champions League

Lynx.

Councillor says 'definite no' to lynx reintroduction

Cllr Scott Dickinson, leader of Northumberland County Council Labour Group (Druridge Bay).

Labour leader calls for fairer allocation of social housing for local people

A section of the land that is the subject of a complaint by Robert Walker.

Resident and councillor have their say on ‘safety hazard’ land

The Second World War memorial tablet in St Michael and All Angels Church.

Various services to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Northumberland's local heroes with the Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland and Chairman of the Council Cllr John Beynon (centre).

Northumberland's local heroes have been honoured in an awards ceremony

Lucy Bronze with members of the Ponteland United girls team after receiving the freedom of Northumberland at County Hall in Morpeth. Photo: Claire McKie/NCJ Media.

England and Chelsea star Lucy Bronze awarded Freedom of Northumberland

Citizens Advice Amble volunteer, Rob Jewitt.

Citizens Advice celebrate Volunteers' Week in Northumberland

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn collects his Freedom of Northumberland award, pictured at County Hall in Morpeth. Photo: LDRS.

Newcastle United's Dan Burn awarded the Freedom of Northumberland

Northumberland County Council's headquarters at County Hall in Morpeth.

Reform accuse parties of ‘propping up’ Tories at County Hall

Cllr Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council. Photo: Iain Buist/NCJ Media.

New-look county council but Tories remain in key positions

Mark Peart, Reform UK group leader at Northumberland County Council.

Reform UK councillors elects group leader at County Hall

Isla Irving Walton, left, and Jessica Johnson.

Crispy cake sale raises funds for dog charity

McVities lit up a series of London landmarks

London's landmarks lit up - with images of chocolate biscuits

Lib Dem candidates in Morpeth, Natalie Younes, Dorothy Moore and Alison Byard.

Lib Dem election candidates in Morpeth raise local issues
A trio of Liberal Democrat candidates in Morpeth are campaigning for election to Northumberland County Council.
Ian Smith

Coun Catherine Seymour.

Berwick North county councillor will stand for re-election

An 'option 1' design image for the proposed new Berwick Academy close up.

Design images for proposed new £42m Berwick Academy revealed

Amy Spriggs is standing in the Amble West and Warkworth ward.

Amble woman selected to stand in county council elections

The rowing boats in Morpeth. Picture courtesy of Cllr David Bawn.

Morpeth councillor reassures residents over 'iconic' rowing boats

The Farmers Unite cheque presentation to Morpeth First School.

Farmers Unite's helping hand for Morpeth First School

Apprenticeship awards at the county council.

Apprenticeship Connect events at various venues

The approved planning application relates to the Woodhorn Meadows estate. Picture by Google.

Housing development continuing to progress with latest planning approval

London’s County Hall and the London Eye were illuminated

Two iconic London landmarks lit up with projections on human evolution

Carers belonging to the IWGB Foster Care Workers Union gather outside Northumberland Council’s offices to raise concerns about the future of the local care system. Photo: IWGB.

Protesters disrupt council meeting as foster carers call for fair pay deal

Hundreds of farmers from all over Northumberland driving a convoy of tractors and farm vehicles through Morpeth town centre to County Hall. Photo: NCJ Media/Simon Greener.

Councillors back motion calling for reversal of 'family farm tax'

Bamburgh Castle and beach.

Tourism training on offer

Northumberland Farmers Unite's organising committee pictured when they met with David Smith MP.

Northumberland’s Farmers unite to save farming and food supply

Tom Voyce.

Inquest hears former rugby star's car was found in 7ft of water

Andrea Roberts and the poster for the exhibition.

Morpeth artist exhibition of natural beauty

An artist’s impression of a section of the proposed development.

Approval recommendation for residential care home and apartments bid in Morpeth

Northumberland County Council headquarters at County Hall, Morpeth. Photo: NCJ Media.

Council staff to be relocated in bid to save cash

The planning applications relate to the Woodhorn Meadows estate. (Photo by Google)

Planning application progress for housing development
The expansion of a housing development in Ashington is continuing as plans for the site’s next phase were approved by Northumberland County Council.
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Council leader Glen Sanderson with Robbie Moore MP.

Minister visits Northumberland for farming discussion

Cramlington West councillor Barry Flux, who is stepping down at the next election in May 2025. Photo: Northumberland County Council.

Councillor announces plan to step down at next election

Coun Richard Wearmouth.

Helping county organisations to do business with North East councils

Coun Richard Wearmouth.

Council holds event for organisations to help boost the county's economy

Coun Jeff Watson, cabinet member for culture, heritage and libraries, finds out more about the archives from Stuart Bruce, archive assistant.

Free sessions with experts about looking into the past on offer

Artist impression of planned "Gigaplant" electric vehicle battery plant at Cambois, near Blyth, Northumberland, by Britishvolt.
Source: Britishvolt

Council could use £15m fund to buy back gigafactory site

Eglingham. Picture: Google

Views sought on Eglingham Neighbourhood Plan

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Organisations in county invited to supplier support event

Northumberland County Council Civic Head (right) with the new UK citizens. (Photo by LDRS)

New UK citizens welcomed to Northumberland

Council leader Glen Sanderson.

Council leader pleads with Government for more funding

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