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We’d like your views on the draft housing strategy for Northumberland

15 May 2019

We are seeking the views of people who: Live in Northumberland Work in Northumberland

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European elections on May 23rd

15 May 2019

On 23rd May 2019 there will be European Parliamentary elections across Europe. In the UK voters will choose 73 MEPs in 12 multi-member regional constituencies. Each region has a different number of MEPs based on its population.

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BT Broadband telephone scam operating in the county

13 May 2019

Residents are being urged by Northumberland County Council to be on their guard over broadband scam telephone calls.

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Motorists asked to take extra care in run up to Appleby Horse Fair

13 May 2019

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 and from the annual Appleby Horse Fair.

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Celebrating sport at Para games festival

13 May 2019

Schools from around the county came together for a day of sport, activity, and fun at the annual Northumberland Para School Games Festival.

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Road improvement works being rolled out

13 May 2019

Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience.

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A new look and a new name for early education in Hadston.

03 May 2019

Coquet Children’s Centre’s early education provision has a new look and a new name.

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Landlord prosecuted for illegal eviction

02 May 2019

A private landlord has been ordered to pay £545 in fines and costs after unlawfully evicting a tenant.

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Extended bus service coming to Berwick

30 Apr 2019

An extended bus service is being introduced in Berwick after the council stepped in to help.

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Northumberland tops primary offers table

16 Apr 2019

Virtually all Northumberland parents have gained their top preference of first or primary school on National Offers Day.

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Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents

16 Apr 2019

Six Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.

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Work complete on £6.5m roads improvements scheme

09 Apr 2019

Work is complete on a £6.5m scheme to improve the road network in rural parts of Northumberland.

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Free post-16 student travel sees a big rise

05 Apr 2019

Free post-16 transport for students across Northumberland has led to a seven-fold increase in the number of young people travelling on council commissioned services to access further education.

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Water Warning from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service

04 Apr 2019

Following a number of recent water related incidents, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is reminding members of the public about the the dangers posed by fast flowing water.

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Funding to help groups with outdoor events

03 Apr 2019

A new fund has been launched to help local groups with the running of their outdoor events in the county this year.

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Council grant for Wooler Bowling Club

02 Apr 2019

Wooler Bowling Club has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase and install a public access defibrillator outside their clubhouse.

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Dog owners urged to microchip pets following prosecution

01 Apr 2019

Dog owners are being reminded by Northumberland County Council that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the chip are up-to-date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.

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Two convicted after abusing council staff

29 Mar 2019

The county council and Northumbria Police will continue to take strong action against those who abuse their employees.

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Polish food store fined for failing to label food correctly

27 Mar 2019

A Berwick based company, Little Poland Ltd has been prosecuted for failing to correctly label food on sale, in this case, in English.

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Schools gear up for this week’s Big Pedal

26 Mar 2019

Schools in Northumberland are this week ( March 25 - April 5) taking part The Big Pedal, a national event aimed at improving health while reducing traffic congestion at the school gates.

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Council cash for Mountain Rescue vehicle

25 Mar 2019

Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue team has been given a cash boost from Northumberland County Council to help purchase a new 4 wheel drive support vehicle.

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Discover Northumberland in a new way

25 Mar 2019

Businesses and residents are being urged to discover Northumberland in a new way through a new advertising campaign launched this week.

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Manorial Documents Register granted bid

25 Mar 2019

Work on a comprehensive register of details about hundreds of ‘Manors’ in Northumberland launched last year by Northumberland Archives has resulted in a grant of £73k by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Hundreds turn up for Berwick leisure centre plan update

25 Mar 2019

Over 200 local people attended drop in sessions in Berwick last week to view exciting new plans for a £20m new sports and leisure centre for the town.

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Residents view plans for key Alnwick sites

25 Mar 2019

Hundreds of residents attended a drop in event in Alnwick at the weekend to find out about the latest updates and progress that has been made on a number of key sites in the town.