Conservatives secure £110 million bid for South East Northumberland site Monday, 15 April, 2024 Conservative-led Northumberland County Council have secured a major investment in the county as an agreement has been reached to build one of Europe’s largest data centres in the county. The site, previously earmarked for the unsuccessful battery startup BritishVolt, will instead be sold to Blackstone Group, raising up to £110 million which will directly benefit taxpayers in Northumberland. The... Local News
£5.5 million cash boost to improve Northumberland's roads 17th November 2023 Northumberland will receive an additional £5.5 million over the next two years to improve the county's roads. The money will be part of Northumberland's share... Local News
Guy Opperman MP pays respects during Remembrance week 12th November 2023 Last week, Tynedale and Ponteland MP Guy Opperman joined local communities in paying his respects to those who gave their lives defending our nation. Guy placed... Local News
Hexham MP’s annual Christmas card competition returns 2nd November 2023 Guy Opperman MP is asking school children in years 1-6, from across Tynedale and Ponteland, to participate in his annual Christmas card competition. The winning... Local News
Railway ticket offices saved from closure 31st October 2023 Northumberland Conservatives have today welcomed the news that the county’s rail ticket offices will remain open. Rail companies had wanted to shut almost all... Local News
Cllr Colin Horncastle: We are leading a countywide effort to improve the environment 27th October 2023 Colin Horncastle is in Northumberland County Council's cabinet with responsibility for the environment. Looking after the county's environment and protecting... Local News
Guy Opperman's 8th annual jobs fair this Thursday 20th October 2023 Hexham MP Guy Opperman is holding his eighth annual Jobs Fair on Thursday, October 26th, at the Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham. Over 60 employers are... Local News
Cllr Veronica Jones: We’re working to support our most vulnerable residents 13th October 2023 Councillor Veronica Jones is Northumberland County Council’s cabinet member with responsibility for public health and wellbeing. Addressing inequality is a key... Local News
Call for petition support to protect greenbelt 13th October 2023 Hexham MP Guy Opperman has called on residents in Tynedale and Ponteland to support his petition to protect their Greenbelt land. This follows Labour leader... Local News
£2 bus fare cap extended until December 2024 6th October 2023 The £2 bus fare scheme that caps fares on single journeys has been extended until December 2024, and includes most services in Northumberland. Network North... Local News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News