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Northumberland Line plans on track

12 Jul 2021

Work is continuing at pace on the Northumberland Line rail scheme. 

Morpeth First School

Northumberland school first in world to be awarded ‘School of Character’ status

12 Jul 2021

Morpeth First School - first, First School in the world to be awarded the ‘School of Character’ kitemark.

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Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

12 Jul 2021

Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.

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'Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted'

09 Jul 2021

The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.

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Final call for Northumberland businesses to outline their skills needs

08 Jul 2021

Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Summer Reading Challenge launches

07 Jul 2021

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launches in Northumberland’s Libraries this weekend.

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Northumberland steps up summer activity programme for children and young people

06 Jul 2021

Families could benefit from an activity and holiday clubs programme over the school summer break thanks to the Government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF).  

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Rothbury road set to re-open as works reach next stage

06 Jul 2021

A long-term solution to the land instability which is causing cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury has reached its next stage.

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Let's be responsible in living with Covid

06 Jul 2021

The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.

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Gigaplant approval a ‘game changer’

06 Jul 2021

Approval of plans for a huge gigaplant in Northumberland have been described as a ‘game changer’ by the county council. 

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Shop Local this Independents’ Day!

02 Jul 2021

Shoppers are once again being encourage to Shop Local as part of a national campaign this weekend.

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Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge  

01 Jul 2021

A new summer fitness challenge is being launched by Active Northumberland to help promote wellness and inject a bit of friendly competition between their leisure centres to motivate their customers to get active and move more.  

Hareside Primary School Park and Stride location

School welcomes ‘School Streets’ road safety initiative

01 Jul 2021

Schoolchildren at a Cramlington primary school will benefit from a road safety pilot

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Northumberland Registration Service celebrates as part of national day

30 Jun 2021

The hard work of Northumberland’s Registration Service during the Covid pandemic will be celebrated as part of a national day.

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Pub manager fined for breaching Covid curfew 

28 Jun 2021

A manager of a Northumberland pub has been fined £2,290 by the courts after failing to pay a fixed penalty notice, for a breach of Covid rules back in October 2020, for serving drink after a 10pm curfew. 

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'Love It Like It's Yours' campaign launched

28 Jun 2021

Northumberland County Council and Visit Northumberland have launched a new campaign starring local businesses from across the county and are urging entrepreneurs from the area to get onboard by accessing a new toolkit designed to support their business.

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Track renewal underway on Northumberland Line

28 Jun 2021

Another milestone on the Northumberland Line rail project has been reached after the first sections of track were replaced.

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Nearly half of North Easterners still concerned about Covid-19 but feel hopeful about the future as new campaign launches

25 Jun 2021

New independent research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region currently feel about Covid-19.

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Weeds being tackled after 'perfect storm' of weather conditions

24 Jun 2021

The council is reassuring residents that grass cutting and weeding around the county is continuing – despite the ‘perfect storm’ of weather conditions. 

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Leaders urge caution as Delta variant is spreading rapidly

23 Jun 2021

The region's leaders are urging caution as Covid cases rise.

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Outreach Workers support Armed Forces through pandemic and beyond 

23 Jun 2021

As we approach Armed Forces Day (Saturday 26 June), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the important role its Armed Forces Outreach Workers have played in supporting the Armed Forces Community during the pandemic. 

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Step into summer with free weekly health walks 

23 Jun 2021

  Free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health.  

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Northumberland County Council searches for homegrown talent

23 Jun 2021

Homegrown talent is being sought as part of Northumberland County Council’s apprentice recruitment drive this summer.

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Jim McNeil appointed NFRS Assistant Chief Fire Officer

22 Jun 2021

Jim McNeil has been appointed Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service’s (NFRS) new Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), following an extensive selection process.

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Businesses encouraged to sign pledge to Armed Forces 

22 Jun 2021

  Businesses across Northumberland are being encouraged to sign up to a public pact to ensure lifelong practical backing for our armed forces and their families.