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Duchess presents winners of 10th annual awards

06 Sep 2019

The Duchess of Northumberland has presented the winners of the LOVE Northumberland Awards 2019.

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Route marked for Tour of Britain which is just days away

03 Sep 2019

Hundreds of signs are being put up along the streets and roads of Northumberland, with Britain’s biggest cycle race just days away.

Image demonstrating Shortlist for 10th LOVE Northumberland awards

Shortlist for 10th LOVE Northumberland awards

02 Sep 2019

Excitement is building for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards, as the shortlist is published.

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Volunteers needed to marshal Tour of Britain cycle race

29 Aug 2019

Organisers of the Tour of Britain national cycle race are looking for volunteers to help marshal the route when the race arrives in the region on Monday September 9.

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Bus campaign promotes Mams on the Move 

29 Aug 2019

An Arriva bus advertising campaign has been launched by Active Northumberland to promote an initiative aimed at supporting new mothers to get and stay active. 

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Blyth to benefit from Future High Streets Fund

27 Aug 2019

Blyth is one of 50 towns which is set to benefit from the Government’s £1 billion Future High Streets Fund.

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Public's view sought on rail line plans

22 Aug 2019

A series of drop-in events are being held for people to find out more about ambitious plans for the new Northumberland Line.

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GCSE students celebrate in Northumberland

22 Aug 2019

Pupils across Northumberland have been celebrating today as they receive their GCSE results.

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Northumberland's Julie shortlisted for apprenticeship awards

22 Aug 2019

A Northumberland apprentice has beaten off strong competition to make it through to the regional finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019.

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Beware of fast flowing water when walking dogs

20 Aug 2019

Dog owners are being advised to keep their dogs on the lead when around fast flowing water, following the death of two dogs that were swept away in Northumberland after getting into difficulty in strong currents.

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Residents warned over banking scam

19 Aug 2019

Residents are being urged to be on their guard over Visa/Bank activity scams.

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Trees damaged in Ashington park attack

16 Aug 2019

Work to restore an historic Ashington park to its former glory has suffered a set back after vandals damaged over £20,000 worth of trees.

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Northumberland schools improve their A-level figures

15 Aug 2019

Students have been celebrating their achievements today in what has been an extremely good year for A-levels. 

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Guidance for A-level and GCSE results days

14 Aug 2019

Some helpful guidance for young people receiving their exam results

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County leading the way on keeping horses and riders safe

13 Aug 2019

The County Council has teamed up with The British Horse Society (BHS) and the ‘Horses and Road Safety Awareness’ (HRSA) organisation to highlight the potential safety issues experienced by horses and riders on the county’s roads.

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Help at hand for flooding issues

12 Aug 2019

After the recent spell of severe wet weather, a variety of help and information is available about planning, preparing for and dealing with flooding.

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Weather update - August 11 at 10.30am

11 Aug 2019

Fire crews and council staff are working with partners as they continue to closely  monitor the weather in Northumberland.

Image demonstrating Teams dealing with weather related incidents (7pm 10/8/19)

Teams dealing with weather related incidents (7pm 10/8/19)

10 Aug 2019

Fire crews and council staff have been busy working with partners dealing with a number of weather related incidents in Northumberland.

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Residents urged to be on guard against loan sharks

09 Aug 2019

Northumberland County Council is urging residents to be on their guard when borrowing money or being offered credit.

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Family fun at Hepscott Summer Fair 

08 Aug 2019

Hepscott Park Horticultural Skills Unit is hosting its annual summer fair on Wednesday, 14th August.

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Council’s bold plans for 1,000 affordable homes 

06 Aug 2019

Northumberland County Councillors have rubber stamped a new housing strategy that sets an ambitious target to see up to 1,000 new affordable homes built in the county over the next four years.

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World's leading teams announced for Tour

06 Aug 2019

Some of world cycling's biggest teams will be speeding through the region next month.

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Council welcomes road funding bid

05 Aug 2019

The County Council has welcomed a decision by Transport for the North (TfN) to put forward a funding bid to government for the proposed Blyth Relief Road.

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Stores praised after knife operation

05 Aug 2019

Northumberland shops have been praised once again following Operation Sceptre knife test purchases.

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Discovering Northumberland’s historic past

02 Aug 2019

Northumberland is full to the brim with hidden gems of historic knowledge if you know where to look.