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Northumberland welcomes record visitor spend in 2024

06 Jun 2025

New data on the economic impact of tourism reveals that Northumberland’s visitor economy has reached its remarkable post-COVID recovery a year ahead of forecast, achieving record-breaking economic results and almost 10.5million visitors in 2024. 

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£15m energy skills centre formally opened in Blyth

06 Jun 2025

Ensuring that the UK offshore wind industry has the future workforce it requires took a major leap forward as the landmark Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth was officially opened by Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP. 

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Lioness Lucy Bronze awarded Freedom of Northumberland

05 Jun 2025

Berwick-born football star Lucy Bronze MBE has become the latest recipient to be awarded the Freedom of Northumberland. 

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Northumberland community projects receive financial boost

04 Jun 2025

Northumberland County Council’s Environment and Climate Fund is once again supporting sustainable initiatives in the county.

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The Queen to visit Hexham on June 5th

04 Jun 2025

Her Majesty the Queen will visit Hexham – and meet members of the public in the town centre. 

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Further government funding required for food waste collections

03 Jun 2025

Northumberland County Council is urging Government to provide additional funding needed to make weekly food collections available to more households across the county.

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Amble residents sign up to Homefinder for new bungalows 

03 Jun 2025

Amble residents who are interested in renting out one of the new affordable HUSK bungalows that are being built in the town are being encouraged to sign up and apply through Northumberland Homefinder. 

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Alnwick’s Fantastic New Community PlaZone Is Open 

03 Jun 2025

Alnwick’s fantastic new PlayZone  was officially opened last weekend providing the community with an outdoor all-weather sports space for adults and children to use all year round. 

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Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

03 Jun 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco has been seized by Northumberland Trading standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

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Council Leader calls on Government for school investment

02 Jun 2025

The Leader of Northumberland County Council has written to Government making the case for additional funding to improve Berwick Academy.

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Newcastle United hero awarded Freedom of Northumberland

30 May 2025

Newcastle United's cup hero Dan Burn has been granted the freedom of his native Northumberland. 

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Ashington town centre improvements gather pace

29 May 2025

The £36m transformation of Ashington town centre is gathering pace - with a number of new improvements completed and underway.     

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Restoration work has started on Hexham’s historic Shambles building 

28 May 2025

Work has started this week to restore The Shambles, a prominent grade II* listed building, situated in the heart of the Hexham Conservation Area. 

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Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

27 May 2025

Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

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Join in week of activities to mark opening of Alnwick PlayZone  

27 May 2025

​A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Alnwick and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held over the course of the week to mark the occasion. 

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Ashington gets ready for another Amazing Day

23 May 2025

An amazing event featuring wrestlers, opera and bouncing kangaroos is coming to Ashington town centre later this month. 

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New activity trail up and running

21 May 2025

A brand-new new activity trail at a popular Cramlington park is up and running. 

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Northumberland Schools Step Up for Walk to School Week

20 May 2025

Schools across Northumberland are stepping up to take part in Walk to School Week, running from 19–23 May.

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Northumberland housing order lifted for poultry  

20 May 2025

DEFRA has now lifted regional mandatory housing requirements for poultry which had been in place to help limit the spread of Avian Flu. 

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Suicide Awareness Training for Businesses in Newbiggin

20 May 2025

During Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May), Northumberland County Council delivered Basic Suicide Awareness Training for local businesses and traders in Newbiggin. 

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Single use vapes to be banned in June – retailers should act now 

19 May 2025

Consumers and business owners are being reminded of upcoming legislation that will see an outright ban on the purchase and sale of single use vapes. 

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New dementia garden opens in Cramlington

19 May 2025

A specially designed outdoor space created specifically to support individuals living with dementia has been opened in Cramlington.

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Northumberland celebrates Foster Care Fortnight with family days for foster and kinship families

15 May 2025

From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care. 

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Blyth South Beach gains Blue Flag Award

15 May 2025

As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, Blyth South Beach is among this year’s winners. 

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Apply now for 30 hours of free childcare

14 May 2025

The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.

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