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Council continuing to support residents over Easter

01 Apr 2023

Throughout Easter and beyond the County Council is continuing to support local people and community organistions that are doing so much to provide assistance to residents at this time. 

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Blyth street improvement scheme nears completion

31 Mar 2023

Blyth town centre is getting a boost over Easter with the finishing touches being added to the Bowes Street, Church Street and Wanley Street improvement project, part of the £70m Energising Blyth regeneration programme.  

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Businesses encouraged to access Ashington support service

31 Mar 2023

Ashington businesses looking to grow are being encouraged to get help from a bespoke support service. 

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Fire Service aiming high with new rescue equipment

30 Mar 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has taken ownership of its latest lifesaving equipment which will keep communities across the county even safer. 

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Architect Team appointed for major Berwick theatre scheme

30 Mar 2023

The design team behind the new multi-million-pound arts venue for Berwick has been appointed.

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Active team celebrate glowing industry reviews 

30 Mar 2023

Two sports centres that are operated and managed by Active Northumberland have passed Sport England’s toughest quality assessment Quest with flying colours. 

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New masterplan for former Hexham school's future

29 Mar 2023

A new masterplan will be commissioned to determine the future of the former Hexham Middle School site on Wanless Lane. 

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Sustainable energy gets the go-ahead for Council headquarters

28 Mar 2023

Permission has been granted for the development of an integrated system to provide clean energy at Morpeth’s County Hall.

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One of the few - Northumberland man's great escape

28 Mar 2023

An exhibition about the life of one of the few survivors of the Great Escape – one of the best know events of World War II – has gone on show at County Hall, Morpeth.

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New Learning Centre and community campus to open in Alnwick 

27 Mar 2023

A new Learning Centre and community campus is opening in Alnwick providing a one stop shop where residents can access a range of support and education services all under one roof. 

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Northumberland shines in North East England Tourism Awards

24 Mar 2023

Northumberland stole the show at the annual awards, achieving gold in an amazing nine of the available categories, including returning category Business Events Venue of the Year which was won by The Sill: National Landscape and Discovery Museum.

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Annual Education Report Celebrates County's Schools

24 Mar 2023

Northumberland's Education and Skills Annual Report celebrates the achievement and resilience of young people and schools despite the challenges of the pandemic and sets out the council’s priorities over the next two years. 

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Northumberland resident celebrates long covid recovery three years since the first UK lockdown

23 Mar 2023

Natalie Wright is aiming to inspire others living with Long Covid to take up cycling to aid recovery as part of Northumberland County Council’s The Big Northumberland Gear Change initiative.

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Three "outstanding individuals” awarded Northumberland's Highest Honour

23 Mar 2023

Three dedicated public servants have been awarded Freedom of Northumberland in recognition of their outstanding service to the county. 

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Have your say on council bid to bring PlayZones to Northumberland

22 Mar 2023

Northumberland County Council is seeking the views of communities as part of a bid to bring up to £3.8m investment into outdoor facilities for sport and physical activities.  

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First birthday celebrations for Heart of Blyth

22 Mar 2023

Dignitaries and members of the community gathered today (22 March 2023) to celebrate the first birthday of The Heart of Blyth project, which works to create a stronger community in the town.

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Caring social workers thanked as Northumberland Celebrates World Social Work Day

21 Mar 2023

The role of Northumberland’s social workers in supporting people to live their best lives is being celebrated on World Social Work Day 2023.  

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Council’s strategy to tackle homelessness in Northumberland

21 Mar 2023

A refreshed strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in Northumberland has been given the go-ahead.

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Morpeth’s new sports & leisure centre opening date revealed 

21 Mar 2023

  Excitement is building in and around Morpeth as the town’s new flagship sport & leisure centre prepares to open its doors to the public at midday on Monday 3 April. 

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New contractor appointed to finish external work at Berwick Leisure Centre. 

21 Mar 2023

A new contractor has been appointed to complete the external works to Berwick Sports & Leisure Centre after the existing contractor Tolent Construction went into administration in February. 

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Northumberland welcomes £16m new museum and distillery

20 Mar 2023

£16m new museum and distillery set to create major economic uplift for North Northumberland

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Council welcomes extra road repair funding

17 Mar 2023

Extra funding to help repair the county’s roads has been welcomed by the County Council. 

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Next phase of public toilet refurbishments underway

17 Mar 2023

The next phase of public toilet refurbishments in Northumberland is getting underway. 

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Changes introduced at Cramlington roundabout roadworks

16 Mar 2023

Changes are being introduced for the next phase of works to construct a new roundabout in Cramlington.  

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North East devolution consultation reaches final stages

16 Mar 2023

Leaders from across the North East have issued their thanks to everyone who has taken part in a consultation into a £4.2bn devolution deal for the region.  

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