News - Northumberland News

Council to tackle number of empty homes in county

08 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is to take advantage of changes in national legislation in an attempt to tackle the number of empty homes across the county.

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Northumberland celebrates its 3,000th Green Dog Walker

07 Oct 2019

A scheme which encourages responsible dog ownership in Northumberland has signed up its 3,000th member.  

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Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

07 Oct 2019

  There's just one week to go until runners from all over the world take their place on the starting line to help commemorate the tenth anniversary of Britain's most beautiful marathon.

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National win for Early Years Professionals Network

04 Oct 2019

The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has won a national award - for excellent practice in team development.  

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Rural grant scheme set for extension

03 Oct 2019

Councillors are set to approve extra funding which will enable a successful rural grant scheme to be extended.

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Winter team ready for action!

03 Oct 2019

While the depths of winter might seem months away, the county council is prepared as ever for the onset of cooler temperatures.

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Breathtaking challenge for transplant recipient  

02 Oct 2019

  Just one year after her double lung transplant, a determined Northumberland mother is preparing to take on her first 10K, and she's bringing her family and friends with her along for the ride.

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Blyth drop-in event attracts thousands

01 Oct 2019

A community event to showcase future plans for Blyth attracted more than 2,000 visitors.

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Popular coastal trail works underway

01 Oct 2019

Work is well underway to refurbish one of Northumberland’s most popular cycling and walking routes.

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County strikes gold in green awards

27 Sep 2019

The county is once again celebrating Northumberland’s success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom Awards.

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Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

26 Sep 2019

To mark National Empty Homes Week ( 23-29 September), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that it is doing to address the problem of empty properties in the county.

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Thousands of young people to benefit from funding award

26 Sep 2019

An ambitious scheme to transform the way young people transition from education to career has been welcomed by the county council.

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Residents warned to be vigilant for scams

23 Sep 2019

Northumberland and North Tyneside Councils are issuing a warning to residents to stay alert to scams.

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Northumberland Needs You!

19 Sep 2019

There is just over a week left to vote for Northumberland in the 2019 British Travel Awards.

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Julie is a regional apprentice of the year!

18 Sep 2019

Northumberland apprentice Julie Mills has beaten off strong competition to win a regional award.

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Blyth residents invited to town showcase

17 Sep 2019

  Blyth residents are being invited to find out more about some of the great projects currently underway in the town.

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Holiday parks fail test purchase operation

17 Sep 2019

Northumberland holiday parks have performed disappointingly during a recent holiday time alcohol test purchase exercise carried out by the council.

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Excellence Awards winners announced

13 Sep 2019

The outstanding contribution County Council staff make to the lives of people across Northumberland have been recognised at this year’s Excellence Awards.

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Free advice day for Landlords and property agents

12 Sep 2019

Landlords,  property agents and anyone with an interest in private housing  is invited to attend a free event aimed at providing them with important updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.

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Report Outlines the Importance of Mental Wellbeing

11 Sep 2019

The critical role that mental wellbeing plays in shaping physical health is highlighted in the 2018 Director of Public Health Annual Report.

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Summer camps have second successful year

11 Sep 2019

Children attending camps in Blyth and Red Row enjoyed four weeks of fun and inspiring activities.

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Produced in Northumberland scheme hits a century

10 Sep 2019

A scheme to promote food and drink produced entirely in the county is celebrating its 100th business member - Grannies Tearoom and Delicatessen, 18 Narrowgate, Alnwick.  

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Public asked to help shape future of library service

10 Sep 2019

Northumberland residents could be asked for their opinion to help shape the future of the county’s library service.

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RSPCA gold stamp of approval for stray dog work

10 Sep 2019

  Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs.  

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Thousands flock to watch Tour of Britain in region

09 Sep 2019

The North of Tyne took centre stage in the international spotlight today ( Monday 9th) as the Tour of Britain, the UK’s premier cycle race, rolled through the region giving residents the opportunity to see some of the world's top teams and riders competing on their doorstep.

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