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Pictured left to right: Nathan Fuller (county council), Major (Ret’d) Paul Martin (Fusiliers Connect), Zoe Ford (county council), Laura Rowberry (RAF Boulmer), Phil Thompson (Veterans at Ease), Dr Caroline Pryer His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Northumberland, Jonathan Harrison (county council), Gordon Castle (county councillor), Andrew Wood (DWP), Caroline Richardson (Northumbria Veterans Network), John Taylor (county council), Rachel Druce (Northumberland Skills). Veterans,

The Armed Forces community in Northumberland is set to benefit from enhanced local support as Prudhoe Veterans Club officially becomes the county's first VALOUR-recognised centre. The launch marks a major milestone in Northumberland County Council's delivery of the Government's £986,000 investment to strengthen support for the Armed Forces community across the county. The recognition of Prudhoe Veterans Club as a VALOUR-recognised centre is the first step in establishing a

As the colder months set in, Northumberland is once again opening the doors to Warm Community Spaces - welcoming places where you can find warmth, comfort, and connection. From libraries and church halls to community centres and local hubs, these spaces offer a friendly environment to relax, enjoy a hot drink, and meet others. Whether you're popping in for a quiet moment or looking for a chat, there's a space for you. Find your nearest Warm Space click on the map enter your

Add 'new opportunities' to the top of your Christmas wish list! As Christmas approaches, many people start thinking about making changes, whether it’s: getting your cv ready building your confidence improving your wellbeing Work Smart Live Well drop-in sessions are here to help you take that first step before the festive season begins. Meet Vicki and Nathan, our Work Smart Live Well team. What we offer Our sessions are: Friendly Confidential Supportive We’re not ju

Bedlington PlayZone at Westlea Park is almost open for business (and fun!) In the meantime, we'd love to hear your thoughts on how you would like to use the PlayZone. The PlayZone will provide a high quality, accessible space for people of all ages to be active and take part in sport. We'd like to hear from residents, clubs, groups and organisations on how you'd like to use this space. We're not asking you to book the space just yet, but your feedback will help shape how the

Members of Newbiggin Libraries Reading for Wellbeing group star in a new film about the power of reading. In the film, they reflect on the positive impact the reading group has had on both them and the community. Reading for Wellbeing groups were introduced in 2021 by author of the Vera Stanhope series, Ann Cleeves. The project is about bringing readers together to benefit from the power of reading for pleasure. The idea is that readers share their experiences with others to

Current grass pitch at Northburn Sports & Community Centre Northburn Sports & Community Centre in Cramlington is set to benefit from a £1.3 million investment for the installation of a new state‑of‑the‑art 3G football pitch. Just under £1 million of the investment has been awarded by the Football Foundation, which has issued a formal offer letter to support the delivery of the new 3G pitch. Planning permission for the pitch is currently being prepared for submission. The new