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Shop Local campaign launches
As more businesses across Northumberland prepare to reopen next week residents are being encouraged to Shop Local. The County Council is...
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Shop Local, Shop Northumberland
As our town centres and communities start to reopen there are lots of different ways you can continue to support our businesses. By...
Mar 11, 20212 min read


Northumberland takes home Silver and Bronze in National Tourism Awards
During last night’s (MON) virtual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence Awards Ceremony, both St Cuthbert’s House and Restaurant Hjem had...
Aug 18, 20202 min read


Woodhorn Museum launches new exhibition celebrating contemporary Northern Artists
Woodhorn Museum will be showcasing work by talented Northern Artists as part of its new exhibition, Northumberland: Magic and Myth, which...
Feb 13, 20202 min read


North East Company of the Year is recruiting for new apprentices
North East Company of the Year Tharsus Group is putting its support behind apprenticeships in Northumberland during National...
Feb 5, 20202 min read


Marine conservationist swimming to the end of the Earth to protect Antarctica
Next month (Feb) an intrepid team of marine conservationists from around the globe will be accompanying world-renowned extreme swimmer...
Jan 30, 20203 min read


Girls’ rugby teams fight for place in cup final
Tynedale Rugby Club’s girls’ teams will be fighting for a place in the finals of Northern League cup next month. The club’s Under 18 and...
Jan 28, 20202 min read


Exciting new attraction moves a step closer
A major tourist attraction in Northumberland has moved a step closer with £5 million Government funding, the Northern Powerhouse Minister...
Jan 21, 20202 min read


Sky is the limit thanks to Blyth Wind Turbine Training Facility
In a first for the UK wind industry Port of Blyth is installing a bespoke wind turbine training facility at one of its terminals as part...
Nov 27, 20192 min read


Staycation Award win for Northumberland
We are thrilled to announce that Northumberland has been crowned Seaside Staycation of the Year in iNewspaper’s first ever Staycation...
Nov 22, 20192 min read


Winners of photo competition announced
Winners of Photo Competition announced The winners of the Discover our Land “Days Out” photo competition which celebrated fantastic...
Nov 19, 20193 min read


More of Britain’s top treasures to go on display at Vindolanda
During the summer of 2017 Vindolanda archaeologists enjoyed one of their most successful research excavation seasons to date with the...
Nov 7, 20193 min read


Northumberland again tops the list of nominees in Tourism Awards
Northumberland has topped the list of nominees once again at this year’s North East England Tourism Awards. The shortlist for the...
Nov 5, 20193 min read


Voting is now open for the pic of the pictures
People power is to decide the pick of the county’s pictures. Discover our Land, the campaign championing the profile of Northumberland,...
Nov 5, 20191 min read


Conservationist Jane dives straight in with campaign support
It's not every day you come nose to nose with a seal, but that's exactly what the newest recruit to Northumberland County Council's...
Oct 24, 20192 min read


Great Northumberland Winter Festival events announced
The Great Northumberland Winter Festival was officially launched today with events taking place across the county. A total of 20 events...
Oct 22, 20192 min read


Cramlington chocolatiers sweet on regional campaign
Northumberland Confectioners Cathy and Matthew Stephenson are backing a county-wide campaign that showcases Northumberland’s thriving...
Oct 16, 20192 min read


Kielder celebrates it's 10th year as thousands complete Britain's most beautiful marathon
Rain didn't dampen the spirits of nearly 1,000 exhausted but exhilarated runners who helped celebrate the tenth anniversary of Britain's...
Oct 14, 20193 min read


Discover our Land photography competition moves to Kielder
Budding photographers who entered the Discover our Land photography competition can see their work on display at Kielder Castle...
Oct 8, 20191 min read


Get snap happy this Autumn
Discover our Land, the campaign helping to raise the profile of Northumberland, is asking people to get snap happy this autumn. The...
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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