News - Northumberland News

Communities invited to dress their area to impress for Tour of Britain

24 Jun 2019

The Tour of Britain organisers are urging community groups, schools, businesses and land owners to show their support for the race by creating bigger than life works of art in open spaces across the North of Tyne area.

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Union Chain Bridge funding bid made

24 Jun 2019

The next funding bid has been made to help restore the historic Union Chain Bridge.

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Bike Week promotes eco-friendly travel

24 Jun 2019

Schools from across Northumberland have been taking part in National Bike Week.

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Queen’s Award for Bell View in Belford

17 Jun 2019

Bell View Resource Centre in Belford has been awarded a prestigious award for voluntary service.

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Residents invited to Berwick open event

17 Jun 2019

Berwick residents will have an opportunity to find out more about future plans for the town at an event on Saturday 29 June.

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Recognising the contribution of carers in Northumberland

14 Jun 2019

The contribution made by carers in Northumberland is being recognised as part of National Carers Week.

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Residents reassured on council waste

13 Jun 2019

Northumberland County Council has moved to reassure residents over where its recyclable waste ends up once collected.

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Landlords invited to free information event

12 Jun 2019

Landlords and agents based in Northumberland are invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and industry issues.

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Home movers - don’t lose your vote

11 Jun 2019

Often things can get lost or forgotten when moving house, but with the Police Crime Commissioner elections due to take place on Thursday July 18 , Northumberland County Council is urging home movers to make sure their vote isn’t one of them.

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Motorists to beware of horse drawn wagons returning from Appleby Horse Fair

11 Jun 2019

Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way home from the annual Appleby Horse Fair.

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Safety advice for unmodified Whirlpool tumble dryers

11 Jun 2019

Safety advice for consumers for Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda, Swan and Proline tumble dryers manufactured between April 2004 – September 2015.

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Red squirrel rescue on Wooler Common

11 Jun 2019

A baby red squirrel is making a good recovery at a local wildlife sanctuary after being found cold and distressed on Wooler Common.

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Council cash for North Northumberland community groups

11 Jun 2019

​Community groups in North Northumberland have been recognised for the work they do in their local community.

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Craster car park driving up visitor numbers

10 Jun 2019

Tourists are reaping the benefits of scores of extra spaces at one of the county’s most popular car parks.

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​Reminder to residents after Ashington fire

07 Jun 2019

A fire in a first floor flat in Ashington has resulted in a fatality, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

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Speeding drivers tackled in Warkworth

07 Jun 2019

Drivers passing through Warkworth are being warned to keep their speed in check as police step up their camera enforcement due to continued excessive speeding through the village.

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Community hall scoops funding

07 Jun 2019

St Aidan’s Hall Trust, Berwick has scooped £3,500 of funding to continue their improvement works.

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Road repair scheme progressing well

05 Jun 2019

Thousands of metres of road and nearly 20 bridges have been improved after the council secured government highway funding last winter.

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Planning application submitted for new leisure centre

05 Jun 2019

A planning application is now in for Berwick’s new £20m leisure centre - with the first images of the new build released.

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Council to declare 'climate emergency'

04 Jun 2019

Northumberland County Council is to declare a ‘climate emergency’ - as it vows to half its carbon footprint by 2025.

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Major funding planned for former school site

04 Jun 2019

The council is set to agree a £1.2m investment on the former Lindisfarne school site in Alnwick to create a modern Adult Learning Centre and Community Campus.

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Pegasus played host to Riding for Disabled qualifier

03 Jun 2019

Pegasus Riding For the Disabled Centre in Morpeth played host to a regional competition which saw over 50 riders compete for a place in the national Riding for the Disabled championships.

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Seahouses Pier restoration work starts

31 May 2019

Work is now underway on the restoration of the main pier in Seahouses in a multi-million pound improvement project.

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Dumping garden waste will damage coastal ecosystem

30 May 2019

Northumberland County Council is issuing a reminder to residents that the dumping of garden waste is illegal and classed as fly-tipping, following a spate of incidents, along the Northumberland coast which is damaging the local ecosystem.

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Launch event marks start of a new era for Active Northumberland

29 May 2019

Active Northumberland has officially launched its new brand, marking the start of a new era for the charitable trust as it sets out its ambitious vision for the future.

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