Northumberland County Council4 days agoSchool to be knocked down for housing developmentMemorial trees planted on site in Belford will be kept, a planning committee meeting hears.4 days ago5 days agoCouncillor loses seat after six-month no showA by-election to replace John Allen will take place in the next 35 days. 5 days ago5 days agoPM visit sparks optimism for A1 dualling schemeAndy Burnham says the government will look into an "alternative way" of funding the scheme.5 days ago31 Jul 2026Concerns raised over council's £900m debtCouncillor Patrick Lambert fears taxpayers will be left liable for the authority's debts.31 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Council reverses decision to cut library hoursPrudhoe Library will not have reduced opening hours after feedback was given to the council.28 Jul 202625 Jul 2026North-east of England receives fewest Green Flag awardsThe North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.25 Jul 202622 Jul 2026Parents seek answers after head teacher suspendedParents tell Northumberland County Council there are concerns about significant staff shortages. 22 Jul 20267 Jul 2026'Brave' boy died trying to save friend in riverA coroner praises Aras Rudzianskas, 13, who died trying to help David Radut, 14, in the River Tyne.7 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Staff end school strikes over pupil behaviourUnion members end their industrial action at Haydon Bridge High School amid talks with new bosses.2 Jul 2026...
