Children’s safety project launches new volunteer programme
A new project is to be launched in Newcastle supporting families (with children under 5 years) in the most disadvantaged…
Tees Valley Mayor Calls on Transport Minister to Bring Forward A19 Upgrade
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen is calling on the Government to bring forward upgrades to the A19 between Norton and…
Funding boost for sculpture trail in Berwick Parks
Northumberland County Council is celebrating a £10,064 funding boost from SUEZ Communities Trust (formerly SITA Trust) which will see the…
Feeling Safe in Sunderland
PEOPLE in Sunderland are continuing to feel safe thanks to the continued success of partnership working in the city to…
Area councils boundary changes agreed
Boundary changes to Northumberland’s new five local area councils have been agreed. The new councils cover North Northumberland, Ashington and…
Bannatyne Group recognised for investing in its staff
The Bannatyne Group has been recognised as an outstanding employer with a good work atmosphere, with Investors in People accreditation.…
What’s On – Summer fete at The Dunes
DATE: Saturday 19th August TIME: 1pm LOCATION: The Dunes, Redcar, TS10 4FQ The Mayor of Redcar & Cleveland Mayor Councillor…
Help stop the spread of measles
Northumberland County Council is reminding parents of the importance of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine, as a very…
Project tackles mental health stigma
A project which aims to reduce stigma, break down barriers and challenge assumptions associated with mental health has been commissioned…
Art exhibition returns to Sedgefield for third year
A local artist is preparing to hold her third summer art exhibition in a historic County Durham building next week.…
Parks Trust set to take another step forward
A ground-breaking initiative that could see Newcastle’s parks run by a Charitable Trust is set to take the next step…
Cash boost for cricket and football club in Great Ayton
A cricket and football club has been given a cash boost to help with the development of its facilities. Thanks…
Northumberland Council proud to support PRIDE
Northern Pride has been growing in strength since it began 10 years ago. Northumberland County Council is proud to be…
Independence Day in Washington
STARS and stripes were raised over the National Trust’s Washington Old Hall yesterday (Tuesday 4 July) as part of the…
New pothole scheme for local areas
A new pilot scheme is being introduced to give local areas more say on road improvements. Extra funding of £500,000…