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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.

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Rainy day fun with Active Northumberland

01 Aug 2019

If you’re struggling for things to do during rainy days this summer, Active Northumberland has got you covered, offering 50% off a range of indoor sports at all of its centres.

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Council’s commitment to tackle Northumberland’s housing challenges

01 Aug 2019

County Councillors are set to rubber stamp a new housing strategy for the county to tackle the housing needs of young residents, the elderly and those living in rural communities. 

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Summer roadshow will promote staying active, connected and well

29 Jul 2019

A ‘Shades of Summer’ roadshow next week is set to help elderly people to stay active and connected in their communities.

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Views sought on services for families in Northumberland

26 Jul 2019

If you or your family have attended a children’s centre in Northumberland - or received support from the early help family team - then the council wants to hear from you.

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Keen interest in new apprenticeship programme

25 Jul 2019

There has been very strong interest in a new apprenticeship which will equip people for a career in caring.

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Council welcomes multi-million pound digital funding

24 Jul 2019

Northumberland County Council has welcomed £12m funding to boost digital connectivity in rural communities.

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Early years network shortlisted for national award

23 Jul 2019

The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has been shortlisted for a national award.

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Looking for a roundabout way of promoting business?

22 Jul 2019

Did you know you can promote your business with the council through our Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme?

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North of Tyne takes centre stage for national cycle race

19 Jul 2019

Teams for the prestigious OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycle race have been announced today (Friday 19 July), as the North of Tyne prepares to host the third stage of the race on Monday 9 September.

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Polling stations open for PCC election

18 Jul 2019

Polling stations across the county are open today, Thursday 18 July to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area.

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County parks once again among the UK’s best green spaces

16 Jul 2019

Nine of Northumberland’s parks have once again been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world.

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Local RDA riders in the ribbons at National finals

16 Jul 2019

Local riders who train at Pegasus Riding For the Disabled Centre in Morpeth competed at the national finals in Gloucestershire at the weekend, bringing back home with them rosettes, trophies and lots of happy memories.

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Find out more about Police and Crime Commissioner candidates

16 Jul 2019

The candidates standing for election to be the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area have each made an election statement outlining their vision and priorities for the role.

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Youth service support for summer activities

16 Jul 2019

The council's youth service is supporting a range of holiday activities right across the county this summer.

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Alnwick street trial starts in July

11 Jul 2019

One of Alnwick’s main shopping streets is to be closed to traffic in a trial aimed at further improving the town centre.

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Police and Crime Commissioner candidates state their case

08 Jul 2019

The candidates standing for election to be the next Police and Crime Commissioner for the Northumbria Police area have each made an election statement outlining their vision and priorities for the role.

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Build a career in care through new apprenticeship programme

08 Jul 2019

A new and innovative apprenticeship programme has just been launched by Northumberland County Council.

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Roadside wildflowers are blooming marvellous

05 Jul 2019

Wildflowers are blooming across the county as many of Northumberland’s verges have exploded in a riot of colour.

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Discover the Alnwick Garden's community spirit

05 Jul 2019

It’s one of Northumberland largest visitor attractions but did you know The Alnwick Garden has a real community spirit too?

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Council set to agree new operating arrangements

05 Jul 2019

A new operating agreement between the Northumberland County Council and Advance Northumberland will be considered by the council’s Cabinet on 9 July.

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Deadline looming for postal and proxy voting

01 Jul 2019

If you want to apply to vote by post, or by proxy at the forthcoming Police and Crime Commissioner Election on Thursday July 18, you’ll need to be quick as the deadline to submit an application form is looming.

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Over 1,000 school children celebrate The Daily Mile

01 Jul 2019

Over 1,000 school children from around the county celebrated The Daily Mile last week by walking to the Northumberland School Games Festival in Cramlington.

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Transformational £394.5m Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal signed off

01 Jul 2019

Northumberland is to reap major benefits from multi-million pound investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth deal.