News - Northumberland News

Hoarding changes bring festive cheer to Berwick nursing home

22 Dec 2020

The council’s brought a spot of early Christmas cheer to a Berwick nursing home. 

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Second phase of business support grant schemes underway

21 Dec 2020

The second versions of schemes to support businesses which have been severely impacted by COVID-19 restrictions are underway in Northumberland. 

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Keep following the basics to keep the virus at bay

21 Dec 2020

The region's Directors of Public Health have tonight issued a joint statement on the new strain of coronavirus.

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Second grant support scheme for taxi drivers launched

19 Dec 2020

If you’re a self-employed taxi driver based in Northumberland you could be eligible for a new and second grant scheme which has just been opened for applications. 

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Government decision to keep North East in Tier 3

17 Dec 2020

The North East's leaders have reacted to the government's decision to keep the region under the very high Tier 3 restrictions.

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Applications open for support grant for ‘wet-led’ pubs

17 Dec 2020

Applications have opened today for support grants for pubs in Northumberland which derive less than half of their income from food sales. 

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Business grant schemes re-open for more applications

17 Dec 2020

Three grant schemes in Northumberland have reopened, and the county council is urging any business which believes that it might be eligible for funding support to apply within the extended deadline.

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Ski-lift technology used as border bridge work continues

16 Dec 2020

Technology more commonly seen on the slopes of the Swiss Alps is being used in the latest stage of restoration of the famous Union Chain Bridge. 

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Car park time limits to be eased to support shoppers and traders

15 Dec 2020

The council is helping to ease some of the stresses and pressures on those who are out last-minute Christmas shopping by relaxing time limits within its free town centre car parks.

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Beware of Government grant scam emails 

14 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards Service is urging businesses to be on their guard for scam emails offering monetary grants.  

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Major refurbishment for Seahouses and Holy Island public toilets

14 Dec 2020

Public toilets at Seahouses and Holy Island are set to have a new lease of life, as work is due to start on major refurbishments. 

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Council launches scheme to support taxi drivers in Northumberland

14 Dec 2020

Taxi drivers In Northumberland who have suffered a loss of income due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions can now apply for a one-off £500 grant. 

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Residents' views sought on council's draft budget plans

11 Dec 2020

Residents are being invited to have their say on next year’s draft budget proposals. 

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New research reveals impact of Covid on North East lives

09 Dec 2020

New research commissioned by the seven North East councils reveals how people across the region feel about Covid-19 and local restrictions - with over half admitting that while they want to follow the rules, they ‘find it hard’ to stick to social distancing guidelines.  

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Plans for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade revealed 

07 Dec 2020

Plans to upgrade, refurbish and remodel Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre have been revealed The designs and proposals can be viewed at  https://nland.uk/newbigginlc 

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Stay Cybersafe when buying online this Christmas  

07 Dec 2020

Online Christmas deals might not always be the bargains they seem to be warns Northumberland County Council’s Trading Standards. 

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Could you be a Northumberland Community Champion?

04 Dec 2020

Northumberland County Council is encouraging residents, workplace representatives and community and voluntary groups to sign up to become Northumberland Community Champions. 

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Animal welfare team given RSPCA gold stamp of approval 

25 Nov 2020

   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 to kick start community led affordable housing schemes  

25 Nov 2020

  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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Further business support grant scheme launched

23 Nov 2020

Businesses which remained open during late September and October this year, but were severely impacted by the Covid rules which restricted socialising, can now apply for a support grant. 

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Employment initiative provides welcome boost for tenants 

23 Nov 2020

An innovative partnership between local authorities, housing associations and learning providers is providing essential support to housing tenants in Northumberland to help boost their employability skills. 

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Leaders ask for continued public support amid concern at Covid infection rates

18 Nov 2020

The North East’s health and political leaders have issued the following statement today - 14 days to the end of lockdown on 2 December:

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Ground investigations planned for Rothbury road

16 Nov 2020

The Council is preparing detailed ground investigation works as it continues to develop a long-term solution to the cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury.   

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Applications open for first business support grants

13 Nov 2020

Applications have opened today for the first set of grants - these will support businesses which have been required to close in the national lockdown.

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Get involved in Northumberland's first Covid question time

13 Nov 2020

Health and council leaders in Northumberland are to host their first ever online coronavirus public question time next week. 

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