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Reassurance ahead of reopening of schools

24 Aug 2020

Children in Northumberland returning to school next week for the first time since lock down are being reassured that every possible precaution is being taken to ensure their safety.

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Work to start on Berwick’s first full size 3G football pitch 

24 Aug 2020

  Work is due to start this week on Berwick’s first ever full size 3G artificial grass pitch which will provide high quality football facilities for young people and adults in the town, right throughout the year.  

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Work begins on Union Chain Bridge restoration

20 Aug 2020

Preliminary work has started this week ahead of the restoration of the famous Union Chain Bridge.

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Remember to follow safety guidance when travelling

19 Aug 2020

Residents in Northumberland are being reminded that restrictions are in place in other parts of the country where there are particularly high numbers of cases of Covid-19 and that they should think carefully before visiting them.

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New appointments to Council's Cabinet

17 Aug 2020

A number of new appointments have been made to the County Council’s Cabinet.

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Council commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ Day

15 Aug 2020

The council has hosted a small event at County Hall today to remember Victory over Japan (VJ) Day.

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New service will protect Northumberland’s shorebirds

11 Aug 2020

A new coastal ranger service is set to safeguard important shorebirds along Northumberland's coastline.

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Learn how to re-set your health with the PHE Better Health campaign

11 Aug 2020

Residents and visitors in Northumberland are being encouraged to seize the moment and reset their health, with an initial focus on healthy weight.

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Learn how to find your perfect apprenticeship in Northumberland

10 Aug 2020

Join us at one of our online apprentice recruitment events this week to find out how you can kickstart your career or get a job through our apprenticeships scheme.

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Select and Collect service offered at limited number of libraries

07 Aug 2020

A select and collect service has been introduced at a limited number of libraries in Northumberland.

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Active pools open to the public - but swimmers must pre-book

05 Aug 2020

Active Northumberland swimming pools have reopened to the public this week ( Monday 3rd August)  but swimmers must pre-book a time slot, before taking the plunge.

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Business can now apply for new pavement licences

04 Aug 2020

Pubs, cafes and restaurants wanting to move their chairs and tables outside can now apply to the council for permission through a special fast-track system.

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New programme to help businesses recover and restart

31 Jul 2020

A new support programme is launching to help businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic to recover and restart.

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Fitness fans joy as leisure centres reopen

29 Jul 2020

Hundreds of fitness fans were able to get back to their regular exercise routines as Active Northumberland sports and leisure centres opened their doors on Saturday, following the easing of lockdown restrictions.

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Owners urged to keep dogs on leads around wildlife

28 Jul 2020

Dog owners are being urged to keep a look out for wildlife when walking their pets and place them on a lead or recall them if they encounter it.

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Residents urged to follow new rules on face coverings

23 Jul 2020

Residents and visitors to Northumberland are being urged to follow the new legislation around face coverings to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.

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Virtual celebrations to mark bridge bicentenary

22 Jul 2020

A day of digital celebrations will mark the 200th birthday of the world-famous Union Chain Bridge. 

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Tourism takes centre stage in Northumberland’s road to recovery

17 Jul 2020

The road to recovery for Northumberland’s tourism industry has taken centre stage as Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Tourism join forces to take tourism to the next level.

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Blyth beach huts repaired following arson attack

15 Jul 2020

Blyth’s iconic beach huts have been restored to their former glory following an arson attack earlier in the year.

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Consultation launched on new evidence behind local plan

14 Jul 2020

A consultation has been launched on new evidence presented as part of the local plan making process in Northumberland.

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Northumberland Homefinder service reopens

14 Jul 2020

The popular Northumberland Homefinder service that is used to search and apply for a home is back up and running.

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Customer safety is Active Northumberland’s top priority as sport centres prepare to reopen 

13 Jul 2020

Active Northumberland sports and leisure centres around the county are to reopen on Saturday 25 July,   with stringent new hygiene and social distancing practices in place to keep customers and staff safe and well.

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Calling all the county's creative freelancers!

10 Jul 2020

Creative Freelancers in Northumberland are being asked to take part in a research project to help shape the future of their industry.

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Don’t get caught out – make sure you’re on the electoral register

09 Jul 2020

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register. 

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Council welcomes digital boost for county

08 Jul 2020

Northumberland County Council has appointed telecommunications company BT to deliver a major scheme to boost digital connectivity in the county.