Image demonstrating Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

Busy Bonfire Night for fire crews in Northumberland

06 Nov 2021

Firefighters across Northumberland were faced with a busy Bonfire night as their fire control handled 343 calls.

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Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice

04 Nov 2021

Free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice with Active and Health Trainers  

Image demonstrating New Amble town centre carpark moves a step closer

New Amble town centre carpark moves a step closer

03 Nov 2021

The next stage of work is getting underway on a new car park for Amble town centre  

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Voluntary organisations receive prestigious Queen’s Award 

02 Nov 2021

Three voluntary organisations in Northumberland have been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for their service to the community. 

Image demonstrating Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

Transport leaders approve region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan

29 Oct 2021

Transport leaders have approved the region’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) at a meeting of the North East Joint Transport Committee.

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Region leading the way to a net zero economy

28 Oct 2021

The region's leaders have reiterated their commitment to a greener planet, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

Image demonstrating Northumberland social worker shortlisted for national award

Northumberland social worker shortlisted for national award

28 Oct 2021

A social worker from Northumberland has been selected as a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021. 

Image demonstrating Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents 

Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents 

27 Oct 2021

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

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Council Leader Welcomes Government’s Budget and Spending Review

27 Oct 2021

  The Leader of Northumberland County Council has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget and Spending Review statement today, which has set out Government funding and priorities for the next three years. 

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Northumberland Trading Standards seize illicit tobacco worth £4,000  

26 Oct 2021

Over 12,000 illicit cigarettes and numerous packets of hand rolling tobacco worth £4,000 have been seized by Northumberland County Councils Trading Standards Service during a number of recent inspections. 

Image demonstrating Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval 

Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval 

21 Oct 2021

   Animal Welfare Officers in Northumberland have been given the gold stamp of approval by the RSPCA for their work with stray dogs. 

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Grant available for community led affordable housing  

20 Oct 2021

  A fund that is available to assist community led affordable housing schemes across the county is reaping real results for local people, and there is still money left in the pot to support similar community projects. 

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Covid business funding still available

19 Oct 2021

Grant funding to support Northumberland-based businesses recover from Covid-19 is still available. 

Image demonstrating Thirston Neighbourhood Plan is officially 'made' 

Thirston Neighbourhood Plan is officially 'made' 

12 Oct 2021

  Residents of Thirston 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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Council Tax Support Scheme set to remain unchanged

12 Oct 2021

Council tax support is set to remain unchanged in Northumberland next year – and the county’s scheme will still be one of the most generous in the region. 

Image demonstrating Local RDA riders in the ribbons at national online finals

Local RDA riders in the ribbons at national online finals

11 Oct 2021

  Six local riders who train at Pegasus Riding for the Disabled Centre in Morpeth competed in the first ever virtual national RDA Championships and scooped some fantastic scores and top prizes. 

Image demonstrating Time capsule buried beneath new Morpeth Sports Centre 

Time capsule buried beneath new Morpeth Sports Centre 

11 Oct 2021

A time capsule has been buried at the site of the council’s new flagship £21 million leisure centre in Morpeth. 

Image demonstrating It’s back! A Marathon effort as “Britain’s Most Beautiful” returns in style 

It’s back! A Marathon effort as “Britain’s Most Beautiful” returns in style 

03 Oct 2021

Plans for the 11th Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend began in earnest shortly after the tenth anniversary event drew to a close. Today (Sunday 3 October), two years on, thousands of runners turned out in force to mark a triumphant return. 

Image demonstrating Runners return to Kielder for Brtain’s most beautiful marathon 

Runners return to Kielder for Brtain’s most beautiful marathon 

02 Oct 2021

  Runners and crowds of enthusiastic supporters descended upon the shores of Northumberland’s Kielder Reservoir as the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon weekend got under way. 

Image demonstrating New era for Northumberland health visiting and school nursing services

New era for Northumberland health visiting and school nursing services

01 Oct 2021

A new partnership between Northumberland County Council and Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) begins this month, aimed at linking health visiting and school nursing services more closely with other services which support children of all ages across the county.

Image demonstrating Residents set to benefit from new support model

Residents set to benefit from new support model

01 Oct 2021

People in Northumberland are set to benefit from a new model for supporting communities across the county. 

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Northumberland success in Bloom awards   

29 Sep 2021

Green fingered Northumbrians did the county proud again as they collected a string of awards after impressing judges in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.   

Image demonstrating Coming soon - new affordable homes to rent in Wooler. 

Coming soon - new affordable homes to rent in Wooler. 

28 Sep 2021

Eleven new homes will soon be available for affordable rent on the Kingsmead Development in Wooler. 

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Councils consult on future of pedestrianisation scheme

28 Sep 2021

The County Council and Alnwick Town Council are working to improve the streetscape and shopping environment in Narrowgate, Alnwick.

Image demonstrating Affordable new homes planned for Berwick 

Affordable new homes planned for Berwick 

27 Sep 2021

Proposals for a £7m scheme to build 61 affordable new homes in Berwick have been unveiled.