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Olympic runner opens new school track

15 Oct 2019

Olympian Laura Weightman has officially opened a new running track at Whittingham Primary School.

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More details set to be revealed on Alnwick campus scheme

15 Oct 2019

Residents are being invited to a special drop in session to find out more about the new Lindisfarne Community Campus in Alnwick.

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Northumberland students try out democracy

14 Oct 2019

Over 1,200 school pupils from across the county are taking part in Local Democracy Week.

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Free autumn health walks to boost mood and fitness  

10 Oct 2019

Walking is a cheap and easy way to keep active and a programme of free health walks are taking place across the county to encourage more people to get out into the great outdoors and improve their health. 

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Residents invited to information event on climate change

10 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is taking the next step in its climate change commitment and is asking the public to play their part.

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Council to tackle number of empty homes in county

08 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is to take advantage of changes in national legislation in an attempt to tackle the number of empty homes across the county.

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Northumberland celebrates its 3,000th Green Dog Walker

07 Oct 2019

A scheme which encourages responsible dog ownership in Northumberland has signed up its 3,000th member.  

Image demonstrating Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

Countdown to ten years of Kielder Marathon

07 Oct 2019

  There's just one week to go until runners from all over the world take their place on the starting line to help commemorate the tenth anniversary of Britain's most beautiful marathon.

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Learn to Restart a heart and save a life

07 Oct 2019

Two local schools are taking part in a  life-saving CPR training day and members of the public are invited to come along and get involved.

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National win for Early Years Professionals Network

04 Oct 2019

The Northumberland Early Years Professionals Network has won a national award - for excellent practice in team development.  

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Rural grant scheme set for extension

03 Oct 2019

Councillors are set to approve extra funding which will enable a successful rural grant scheme to be extended.

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Winter team ready for action!

03 Oct 2019

While the depths of winter might seem months away, the county council is prepared as ever for the onset of cooler temperatures.

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Views sought on Alnwick pedestrianisation scheme

02 Oct 2019

Northumberland County Council is inviting businesses, residents and visitors to take part in a survey to share their views about the trial pedestrianisation on Narrowgate in Alnwick.

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Breathtaking challenge for transplant recipient  

02 Oct 2019

  Just one year after her double lung transplant, a determined Northumberland mother is preparing to take on her first 10K, and she's bringing her family and friends with her along for the ride.

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County strikes gold in green awards

27 Sep 2019

The county is once again celebrating Northumberland’s success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom Awards.

Image demonstrating Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use

26 Sep 2019

To mark National Empty Homes Week ( 23-29 September), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that it is doing to address the problem of empty properties in the county.

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Supporters walking tall to raise awareness during recovery month

26 Sep 2019

Berwick will see people in recovery from dependence on drugs and alcohol, supporters, families and friends coming together to walk around the town on Friday 27th September.

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Thousands of young people to benefit from funding award

26 Sep 2019

An ambitious scheme to transform the way young people transition from education to career has been welcomed by the county council.

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Views sought on proposed changes to Amble Town Council

24 Sep 2019

The electoral arrangements of Amble Town Council are currently being examined with a view to amending its boundaries with Warkworth and Hauxley Parish Councils.  

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Residents warned to be vigilant for scams

23 Sep 2019

Northumberland and North Tyneside Councils are issuing a warning to residents to stay alert to scams.

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Council moves to reassure residents over Rothbury road

20 Sep 2019

Northumberland County Council is reassuring residents of the Coquet Valley that it is closely monitoring the condition of the B6344 Weldon Bridge to Rothbury road at Todstead near Weldon Bridge after further minor cracking recently appeared in the road surface. 

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Northumberland Needs You!

19 Sep 2019

There is just over a week left to vote for Northumberland in the 2019 British Travel Awards.

Image demonstrating Lottery funding helps secure future of historic bridge

Lottery funding helps secure future of historic bridge

18 Sep 2019

The future of the oldest operational suspension bridge in the world has been secured.

Image demonstrating Holiday parks fail test purchase operation

Holiday parks fail test purchase operation

17 Sep 2019

Northumberland holiday parks have performed disappointingly during a recent holiday time alcohol test purchase exercise carried out by the council.

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Exhibition to showcase refugee artwork

17 Sep 2019

A free exhibition is to be held in Blyth and Cramlington to showcase artwork created by refugee families and local artists.