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Council tenant banned from home due to ASB

08 May 2024

A council tenant has been temporarily banned from his home in Blyth following a history of serious anti-social behaviour at the property which disrupted the neighbourhood and left other tenants living in fear. 

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Swap to Stop Smoking in Northumberland

08 May 2024

Smokers in Northumberland can now take advantage of a FREE scheme which encourages them to swap cigarettes for vapes.

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Proposals sought for Prudhoe improvements

07 May 2024

Organisations in Prudhoe are being encouraged to put forward proposals to help secure Borderlands Place Programme investment to improve the town.  

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Ceremonial Head raises over £18,000 for good causes

07 May 2024

More than £18,000 has been raised in good causes by Northumberland County Council’s Ceremonial Head over the past year. 

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County events to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary

01 May 2024

A series of special events are taking place in June in Northumberland to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. 

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Blyth housing improvement plans coming before councillors

01 May 2024

Northumberland County Council is being recommended to approve improvements to scores of homes in Blyth. 

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Northumberland's young eco entrepreneurs set to compete in London

30 Apr 2024

Young people from across the county are ready to compete for the winning place at this year’s Young Green Briton Challenge (YGBC).

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Library service is a best seller

30 Apr 2024

One of Northumberland’s oldest and best-loved services is marching into its second century stronger than ever. 

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New cat microchipping laws: what it means for you 

29 Apr 2024

Under new legislation, cat owners in England will have until 10th June 2024 to microchip their cats and register them on a government approved database. 

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Ashington resident fined after failing to clear up rubbish-filled garden  

29 Apr 2024

An Ashington resident whose back garden became a dumping ground has had a financial penalty of more than £1,000 imposed following a successful prosecution by Northumberland County Council. 

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Register your interest for our brand-new roles at Northumberland County Council 

26 Apr 2024

Northumberland County Council are recruiting ten new apprentices to join their workforce - from horticulture to cyber security and civil engineering. 

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Hexham park improvements make it easier for all to enjoy

26 Apr 2024

Tyne Green Country Park in Hexham is now accessible in all weathers after new paths were created around the park.

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Northumberland Lottery celebrates its third anniversary

25 Apr 2024

Northumberland Lottery celebrates its third anniversary this week having raised £275,200 for good causes in the county.  

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Major Hexham improvement scheme nears finish line 

24 Apr 2024

The finishing touches are being made to a major scheme that has been revitalising Hexham’s historic town centre - with work due to be completed by the end of May 2024. 

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Blyth seafront improvement works well underway

24 Apr 2024

Work is well underway to improve Blyth seafront ahead of the summer season and D-Day commemoration events this June. 

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Blyth man fined for being in control of a vehicle used for fly-tipping. 

23 Apr 2024

Following an investigation by Northumberland County Council, a Blyth man has been fined for owning and being in control of a vehicle which was used for fly-tipping. 

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Deal agreed for multi-billion pound data campus

23 Apr 2024

The County Council’s Cabinet has agreed a transaction, subject to contract, with funds managed by Blackstone, a leading global asset management firm and one of UK’s largest investors, regarding the NEP3 land site in Cambois, to enable the potential development of a ‘Hyperscale Datacentre Campus’. 

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Little chicks need your help!

23 Apr 2024

The miracle of spring migration is under way and preparations are being finalised to help our feathered friends, as well as people, feel welcome on our beaches.

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Residents fined for failing to clear up rubbish dumped in their gardens 

23 Apr 2024

An Ashington man and Newbiggin woman who repeatedly failed to clear up large quantities of waste they had allowed to accumulate in their gardens, have been fined following an investigation by Northumberland County Council. 

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First phase of work on recycling plant complete

22 Apr 2024

A sneak preview's been given of progress on the UK’s most advanced wastepaper recycling plant currently under construction in Prudhoe.

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Important changes to rules about handing in postal votes

19 Apr 2024

In Northumberland, elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria police area and the Mayor for the North East Mayoral Combined Authority take place on Thursday 2 May.   

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Make a date with the Northumberland registrars 

19 Apr 2024

A wedding fair in Hexham Abbey this weekend will give the chance for couples planning their big day to meet their perfect match of local wedding suppliers.

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New Northumberland County Partnership launched

17 Apr 2024

Chaired by Lord Don Curry, this morning (Wednesday 17th April) saw the inaugural meeting take place of the Northumberland County Partnership, which aims to reduce the gap in experiences residents have across health, education, employment and social outcomes, by tackling inequalities. 

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Funding secured to improve football pitches across Northumberland 

17 Apr 2024

Twenty-three football clubs across Northumberland are benefitting from Football Foundation funding to improve the quality of their pitches. 

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Vast majority of Northumberland families gain their first-choice school

16 Apr 2024

The vast majority families in Northumberland have once again gained their top choice of first or primary school on National Offers Day for September 2024. 

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