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Berwick Old Bridge re-opens to traffic

22 Jun 2021

Berwick Old Bridge has re-opened following a major part of its restoration and refurbishment. 

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Leaders call for patience while backing roadmap delay

15 Jun 2021

The region's leaders have given their backing to the decision to delay further lifting of covid restrictions.

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New campaign to answer frequently asked vaccine questions

14 Jun 2021

A new campaign has launched today (Monday 14 June) aimed at answering some of the most frequently asked questions North East residents have about the Covid-19 vaccines.

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Parkrun events return to North East

10 Jun 2021

Following discussions with organisers and thorough reviews of risk assessments, Directors of Public Health in the region are pleased to be able to support the return of Parkrun events.

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Have your say on proposed modifications to Local Plan

09 Jun 2021

Consultation starts today on some proposed modifications to the Northumberland Local Plan.

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Latest news on new Berwick Leisure Centre

09 Jun 2021

Residents and tourists in Berwick are being reassured that the existing Swan Leisure Centre remains very much open for business while work to the new sports centre on the same site, progresses at pace. 

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Community grant scheme open for applications 

09 Jun 2021

Community and voluntary groups in need of financial assistance to deliver local projects are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest fund. 

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We have worked too hard to fall at the final hurdle

04 Jun 2021

North East leaders have issued a joint statement today, thanking everyone for their hard work and efforts, and encouraging us to remember hands, face, space and fresh air, getting jabs and self isolating where required.

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Bridge team forging community links

04 Jun 2021

The team responsible for restoring the world-famous Union Chain Bridge have found themselves playing an extra role in the local community. 

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Latest on restoration of Berwick Old Bridge

04 Jun 2021

The council has provided an update on timescales for the reopening of the historic Berwick Old Bridge, following a major part of its restoration and refurbishment. 

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Fire at Kyloe Woods, North Northumberland

04 Jun 2021

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has been dealing with a wildfire in Kyloe Woods, just off the C18 road, in North Northumberland. 

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Fire Service using education to help reduce deliberate fires

01 Jun 2021

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has seen a sharp rise in deliberate fires over recent months and are now urging youth groups and schools to talk about the dangers of fire setting.

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May Bank Holiday adjusted bin collections

28 May 2021

Bin collections in Northumberland will be one day later than usual from Monday 31 May.

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Wildfire warning as weather warms up

28 May 2021

Northumberland County Council is warning visitors of the risks of wildfires as the visitor season begins to warm up.

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Council unveils new Cabinet

27 May 2021

Northumberland County Council’s new Cabinet have taken their seats at the first Full Council meeting following this month’s local elections.

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Carry on being cautious to limit virus spread

27 May 2021

Directors of Public Health encourage people to 'carry on being cautious' to limit the spread of coronavirus

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​Councillor and community champion has been awarded Freedom of Wooler 

26 May 2021

Northumberland County Councillor Anthony Murray has become an honorary Freeman of the town of Wooler in recognition of his tireless and valued service to the local community over many years. 

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Residents to have a say on their local neighbourhood plan

26 May 2021

Residents in the parishes of Embleton, Wooler, Lesbury, Craster and Alnmouth will be able to vote on a neighbourhood plan for their area on Thursday 10 June. 

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Civic Head raises over £5,000 for Motor Neuron charity 

24 May 2021

   Councillor Ian Hutchinson has donated a total of £5,278 towards a Motor Neuron Disease charity which was raised during his time as the Civic Head of Northumberland County Council. 

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"We're not out of the woods yet", Health Directors warn

20 May 2021

The region's Directors of Public Health are reminding residents that the coronavirus is still with us.

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Call for employers to outline their skills and recruitment needs

17 May 2021

The council is running a survey of employers in Northumberland - asking them to outline their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

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Northumberland challenges other foster care teams

17 May 2021

Northumberland’s Foster Care team has challenged other local authorities to follow in their footsteps and take on the ‘Jerusalema Dance Challenge.

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Have your say on waste in Northumberland

15 May 2021

Take part in the council’s latest waste satisfaction survey for the chance to win £50. 

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Work nearing completion on Berwick's Old Bridge

14 May 2021

A comprehensive programme of work to restore and refurbish Berwick’s historic Old Bridge is nearing completion. 

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Public Health England statement on Covid-19 Indian variant

14 May 2021

Public Health England has issued a statement on current levels of the Covid-19 Indian variant in the region: