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30/1 6pm Welfare support for those without electricity 

30 Jan 2022

Teams are continuing to work around the clock to support residents affected by Storm Malik who continue to be without power. 

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29/1 10.45pm Storm Malik Update 

29 Jan 2022

Following the high winds from Storm Malik, partners from Northumberland County Council, Northumberland Fire Rescue Service, Northern Powergrid and Northumbria Police have been working together to assess the extent of the damage and the impact on local communities. 

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Budget to focus on recovery

28 Jan 2022

A budget focused on economic recovery, protecting frontline services and looking after the most vulnerable is to be considered by the County Council. 

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Major Rothbury road repairs set for this year

28 Jan 2022

Major repairs to safeguard a stretch of road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury for future generations are set to be started this year. 

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Badger-proof fencing set to be installed at Tweedmouth Cemetery

28 Jan 2022

The County Council is set to install badger-proof fencing as part of its plans to tackle the issues of animals getting into Tweedmouth Cemetery in Berwick. 

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Council pledges multi-million pound investment in affordable housing

28 Jan 2022

The Council has allocated £48.2m in its forthcoming budget to help provide more affordable housing in the county, in areas of greatest need. 

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Gill is swimming to highlight hidden disabilities  

20 Jan 2022

An inspirational Alnwick woman is using her love of swimming to raise awareness of hidden disabilities and to encourage more people with them to swim if they can. 

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Health Chiefs urge people to 'keep doing their bit'

20 Jan 2022

The region's Directors of Public Health have issued a joint statement in response to the return to Plan A for covid.

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Northumberland libraries offer free online reading

19 Jan 2022

The Northumberland library service has increased the number of digital books available to its members.  

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Storm Arwen review gets underway

18 Jan 2022

A council-led review is underway looking into the aftermath of Storm Arwen which left thousands of Northumberland residents without power for nearly two weeks. 

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Free health walks to boost mood and fitness 

17 Jan 2022

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

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Learn a new language at home with free library resources 

17 Jan 2022

If you want to set yourself a challenge this New Year, why not learn a new foreign language, which you can do for free, and from home, using resources from Northumberland libraries.  

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Funding for Wooler as visitor numbers grow

17 Jan 2022

Wooler is set for a range of improvements as it continues to become an increasingly popular visitor destination. 

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New grant schemes for business affected by Omicron launched

17 Jan 2022

Businesses across Northumberland are set to benefit from the latest round of grants aimed at supporting businesses that have been hit by reduced trade and cancellations due to fears over the spread of Omicron in the run up to Christmas. 

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund launched

14 Jan 2022

A Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Fund has been launched by Northumberland County Council to help communities celebrate the historic occasion during 2022.

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Council plans multi-million pound boost to care worker pay

12 Jan 2022

Care workers in Northumberland are set to benefit from a £3.4million cash injection to increase wages in the sector. 

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January referendum date for Longframlington Neighbourhood Plan  

11 Jan 2022

A local referendum on the Longframlington Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 20th January 2022. 

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Sign up to free course to improve weight loss and wellbeing 

06 Jan 2022

  If you feel you’ve overindulged during the festive period and the long winter nights and want to achieve a healthier lifestyle in 2022, then why not sign up to Active Northumberland’s free weight management programme to achieve lasting weight loss and wellbeing. 

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Ask your questions on budget proposals

23 Dec 2021

Residents are being invited to ask questions on next year’s draft budget proposals – at a special live Q+A session.  

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Preparations for rebuilding as border bridge work continues

22 Dec 2021

Works are continuing in preparation for rebuilding the famous Union Chain Bridge in the New Year. 

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Wooler Neighbourhood Plan is officially 'made' 

21 Dec 2021

Residents of Wooler now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area. 

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Beware of Covid pass scam asking for money   

17 Dec 2021

A scam email inviting residents to apply for and pay for a Covid pass, is circulating in the region. 

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January deadline for community grant applications 

17 Dec 2021

Voluntary and community groups across the county, that are in need of financial assistance, are being invited to apply for funding from Northumberland County Council’s community chest scheme. 

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Take care outdoors over the festive period

17 Dec 2021

People are being reminded to take extra care when out and about over the festive period as the county continues to recover from damage caused by Storm Arwen.  

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Hadrian's Wall 1900 Festival events revealed

15 Dec 2021

The much-anticipated Hadrian’s Wall 1900 Festival reveals some of the incredible range of events taking place across 2022.