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Planning application submitted for Blyth Relief Road

13 Jun 2025

Plans for Blyth Relief Road have taken a major step forward after a planning application was submitted for the scheme. 

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Libraries attend to the business of economic growth

11 Jun 2025

Northumberland County Council has taken part in a national initiative to celebrate the important role libraries play in transforming lives and strengthening communities across the UK.

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Annual summer road improvements underway

10 Jun 2025

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

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Northumberland's Local Heroes honoured

09 Jun 2025

Local heroes who make a real difference to communities in Northumberland have been honoured for their efforts.  

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Northumberland welcomes record visitor spend in 2024

06 Jun 2025

New data on the economic impact of tourism reveals that Northumberland’s visitor economy has reached its remarkable post-COVID recovery a year ahead of forecast, achieving record-breaking economic results and almost 10.5million visitors in 2024. 

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£15m energy skills centre formally opened in Blyth

06 Jun 2025

Ensuring that the UK offshore wind industry has the future workforce it requires took a major leap forward as the landmark Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth was officially opened by Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson MP. 

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Lioness Lucy Bronze awarded Freedom of Northumberland

05 Jun 2025

Berwick-born football star Lucy Bronze MBE has become the latest recipient to be awarded the Freedom of Northumberland. 

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Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit cigarettes and tobacco 

03 Jun 2025

A substantial quantity of illicit tobacco has been seized by Northumberland Trading standards officers from a location in Southeast Northumberland. 

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Newcastle United hero awarded Freedom of Northumberland

30 May 2025

Newcastle United's cup hero Dan Burn has been granted the freedom of his native Northumberland. 

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Ashington town centre improvements gather pace

29 May 2025

The £36m transformation of Ashington town centre is gathering pace - with a number of new improvements completed and underway.     

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Motorists beware of horse drawn wagons heading to Appleby  

27 May 2025

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 the annual Appleby Horse Fair. 

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Ashington gets ready for another Amazing Day

23 May 2025

An amazing event featuring wrestlers, opera and bouncing kangaroos is coming to Ashington town centre later this month. 

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Northumberland housing order lifted for poultry  

20 May 2025

DEFRA has now lifted regional mandatory housing requirements for poultry which had been in place to help limit the spread of Avian Flu. 

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Single use vapes to be banned in June – retailers should act now 

19 May 2025

Consumers and business owners are being reminded of upcoming legislation that will see an outright ban on the purchase and sale of single use vapes. 

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Northumberland celebrates Foster Care Fortnight with family days for foster and kinship families

15 May 2025

From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care. 

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Blyth South Beach gains Blue Flag Award

15 May 2025

As international Blue Flag award reaches its 38th year, Blyth South Beach is among this year’s winners. 

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Apply now for 30 hours of free childcare

14 May 2025

The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.

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Northumberland's musical past features in new BBC series

13 May 2025

The musical history of Northumberland is in the national spotlight as part of a new BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” which looks at the way music from the regions plays an important role in English cultural history.

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Join in day of activities to mark opening of Hirst Playzone  

13 May 2025

A fantastic new PlayZone is opening in Ashington’s Hirst Park and members of the public are invited to come along and join in a series of fun and free activities that are being held to mark the occasion. 

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Help beach nesting birds this spring and summer

09 May 2025

The Council’s Space for Shorebirds rangers are working hard to protect beach nesting birds and are asking everyone to help by giving nest protection areas lots of space.

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A tale of wartime love and loss marks VE Day

08 May 2025

A love story with a bitter twist stands at the centre of an exhibition at Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth to mark VE Day and the end of WWII.

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Scores of county community groups to host VE Day events

08 May 2025

More than 50 organisations across Northumberland will be commemorating VE Day thanks to funding from the County Council. 

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Mobile library gives 95-year-old Tom a lift

07 May 2025

An investment in community services for residents of rural Northumberland is paying off in terms of positive social impact, just weeks after its launch.

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Giant art installation takes over Ashington park

06 May 2025

A stunning land art installation in The People's Park, Ashington, is now complete.

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Tickets still available for VE Day Service at Hexham Abbey

06 May 2025

On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 

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