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Turning renters into homeowners in Longframlington

19 Oct 2023

For the first time, Rentplus is offering affordable rent to buy homes in Northumberland, in partnership with Northumberland County Council.  

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Council ready as Storm Babet hits region

19 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is preparing to support residents as very wet and windy weather is expected over the coming days. 

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Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco  

17 Oct 2023

More than 24,000 illicit cigarettes and over 400 pouches of hand rolled tobacco with an estimated street value of £15,500 have been seized from a shop in Blyth. 

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Support available for Northumberland residents this winter

17 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents of the support available to help with the cost of living. 

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Ashington Station looks back to the future

16 Oct 2023

As construction work at Ashington Station nears completion, the prospect of passenger trains running again soon is bringing back fond memories of the past. 

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Council reminder it won't tolerate abuse to staff

11 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding residents it won’t tolerate abuse being directed at staff. 

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Council agrees ambitious policy to protect the environment

10 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has agreed to an ambitious new environmental policy which strengthens its commitment to a healthier environment and more sustainable future. 

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Plan adopted to ensure county’s food safety standards remain high 

10 Oct 2023

An updated food service plan has been adopted by Northumberland County Council which sets out how its public protection team will ensure the quality and safety of food in the county is maintained. 

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Council cracks down on tenancy fraud 

09 Oct 2023

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England are joining forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

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More Northumberland mums are getting active  

09 Oct 2023

A record number of pregnant women and new mums are taking part in activity sessions that aim to support them to get back into regular exercise and reap the physical and mental health benefits this brings.  

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Record year for Haltwhistle Library in annual Summer Reading Challenge

09 Oct 2023

Haltwhistle Library is celebrating a record-breaking performance in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. 

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  Newbiggin residents - take voter ID to November Planning Referendum 

09 Oct 2023

A local referendum on the Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.  

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Welcome for road funding announcements

04 Oct 2023

Council Leader Glen Sanderson has welcomed commitments from the Prime Minister to improve Northumberland’s road network. 

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Business leaders learn more about Northumberland Line benefits

03 Oct 2023

Business leaders from across North Tyneside have been learning how the Northumberland Line will improve future access to job seekers. 

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Get ready to go green this Libraries Week

03 Oct 2023

Library users across the county are set to enjoy a series of special events next week as Libraries Week returns for 2023 with an environmental twist.  

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Winter related door-step scams and how to avoid them 

02 Oct 2023

With winter on its way, many householders will be thinking of carrying out maintenance work ahead of the bad weather. Rogue tradesmen know this, and residents are being urged to be very careful when approached by door-to-door salespeople. 

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Council welcomes further £20m investment in Blyth

02 Oct 2023

Northumberland County Council has welcomed the announcement that Blyth is set to benefit from further government investment. 

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County does blooming marvellous in environment awards

29 Sep 2023

Northumberland has once again enjoyed stunning success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition. 

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Council's shock and anger at Sycamore Gap tree felling

28 Sep 2023

The leader of Northumberland County Council has expressed his shock and anger at the felling of the tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall.

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Ashington man fined for fly-tipping. 

26 Sep 2023

A Northumberland man has been fined for fly-tipping his household waste illegally in Queen Street, Ashington following an investigation by Northumberland County Council.

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Latest works in Blyth for the Northumberland Line

26 Sep 2023

Residents and drivers are being advised of the latest works to be taking place in Blyth in connection with the Northumberland Line.  

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Architects appointed to progress former Hexham Middle School Site 

26 Sep 2023

IDP Architects from Newcastle have been appointed by Northumberland County Council to work up proposals to bring the former Hexham Middle School site back into use. 

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Council’s special event to celebrate Jack’s 100th birthday 

25 Sep 2023

A special birthday reception was held by Northumberland County Council to mark Army Veteran Jack Hearn’s 100th birthday. 

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Active Northumberland forms sporting partnership with Berwick Academy  

25 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland has formed a sporting partnership with Berwick Academy and will be providing after-school activities for the students.  

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Northumberland gets active to celebrate National Fitness Day!  

21 Sep 2023

A record number of Northumberland residents joined in the fun and spirit of National Fitness Day, by taking part in free activities and classes laid on by Active Northumberland to mark the day. 

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