Image demonstrating Broomhaugh & Riding residents remember to take ID when you vote

Broomhaugh & Riding residents remember to take ID when you vote

18 Sep 2023

Broomhaugh and RIding residents are being reminded to take appropriate photographic ID when they vote in person at the Neighbourhood Planning Referendum on Thursday October 5, 2023 

A project using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood warning systems for rural communities is getting underway in Northumberland

Cutting edge technology being used for flood warning scheme

18 Sep 2023

A project using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood warning systems for rural communities is getting underway in Northumberland. 

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Council taking positive action against Blue Badge misuse

18 Sep 2023

Northumberland County Council is reminding motorists around incorrect use of the national Blue Badge scheme. 

Image demonstrating Lowick residents remember to take ID when you vote  

Lowick residents remember to take ID when you vote  

13 Sep 2023

Lowick residents are being reminded to take appropriate photographic ID when they vote in person at the Lowick Neighbourhood Planning Referendum on Thursday 28 September 2023 

Image demonstrating Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing 

Call for donations of pre-loved sports clothing 

11 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland is calling for donations of good quality sports clothing and footwear to help others in need.     

Image demonstrating Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

Exercise for free with Active Northumberland on National Fitness Day!  

11 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland is set to throw open the doors to its sports centres on Wednesday 20th September, offering a free activity for everyone to try as part of National Fitness Day 2023.  

Image demonstrating Children’s soft play opens at Hexham

Children’s soft play opens at Hexham

11 Sep 2023

A fantastic new soft play area at Wentworth Sports and Leisure Centre in Hexham has been officially opened. 

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Safety warning after illicit Vapes seized 

05 Sep 2023

Northumberland shops and consumers are being urged by Northumberland County Council to put safety first and check the vapes they sell, or use are legal. 

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Children enjoy hundreds of free activities with Active Northumberland

05 Sep 2023

Active Northumberland has given away hundreds of free activity sessions this summer to help children and families enjoy an active school holiday. 

Image demonstrating New online booking portal for young swimmers 

New online booking portal for young swimmers 

30 Aug 2023

  Active Northumberland has just launched a convenient new online booking system for swimming lessons for young children. 

Image demonstrating Active Northumberland’s Exercise on Referral Programme now includes weight management. 

Active Northumberland’s Exercise on Referral Programme now includes weight management. 

30 Aug 2023

Active Northumberland’s popular and highly successfully Exercise on Referral Programme is now supporting more local residents. 

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Have your say on the North East bus network join the #BigBusConversation 

25 Aug 2023

  Members of the public are being asked to share their views on buses in the North East by joining the Big Bus Conversation.

Image demonstrating Referendum date set for Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan 

Referendum date set for Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan 

24 Aug 2023

A local referendum on the Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 5 October 2023 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan. 

Image demonstrating Northumberland smokers offered vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme 

Northumberland smokers offered vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme 

24 Aug 2023

Council tenants living in Cramlington and Blyth have taken advantage of a government scheme which is encouraging smokers to swap cigarettes for vapes. 

Image demonstrating Online resources for schools and adults highlight Hexham’s Heritage 

Online resources for schools and adults highlight Hexham’s Heritage 

23 Aug 2023

A popular course which aims to inspire people to take an interest in the history and heritage around them is now available online and free of charge. 

Image demonstrating Last Northumberland stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path opens

Last Northumberland stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path opens

23 Aug 2023

The last stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path in Northumberland has officially opened.

Image demonstrating Druridge Bay Country Park Awarded Top Tripadvisor Award 

Druridge Bay Country Park Awarded Top Tripadvisor Award 

22 Aug 2023

Druridge Bay Country Park has received the vote of the people and has been awarded a 2023 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award. 

Image demonstrating Residents need voter ID to vote in Tynedale planning referendum   

Residents need voter ID to vote in Tynedale planning referendum   

22 Aug 2023

Residents wishing to vote in the upcoming Broomhaugh and Riding Neighbourhood Planning Referendum being held on Thursday 5 October 2023 will need to show appropriate photographic ID if voting in person at the polling station. 

Image demonstrating Children’s soft play opens at Wentworth on Friday  

Children’s soft play opens at Wentworth on Friday  

17 Aug 2023

A fantastic new soft play area is to open this Friday (18 August) at Wentworth Sports and Leisure Centre in Hexham. 

Football improves health and wellbeing for young asylum seekers

Universal language of football breaks down barriers for young asylum seekers 

10 Aug 2023

Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Northumberland have been reaping the social, physical and mental health benefits of weekly football sessions which have been laid on by Northumberland County Council’s sports development team. 

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Ensure dog microchip details are up to date – it's the law 

03 Aug 2023

Dog owners are being reminded that it is a legal requirement to microchip their dogs and ensure the details stored on the microchip are up to date. Failure to do so could lead to a prosecution and fine.   

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Views sought on Stamfordham electoral arrangements 

03 Aug 2023

​The electoral arrangements of parishes in the Stamfordham area are currently being examined and the views of the public living and working in the area are currently being sought. 

Martin Lowe from HM Coastguard at Holy Island

Don't chance it! The warning to Holy Island visitors this summer

02 Aug 2023

Despite ongoing calls for Holy Island visitors to adhere to safe causeway crossing times, incidents of cars getting trapped on the causeway continue to occur, posing a serious threat to life.

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From road repairs to community benefits

01 Aug 2023

An innovative highways initiative is seeing communities across Northumberland benefit from much more than smoother roads. 

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Landlords invited to free information event  

31 Jul 2023

Landlords and agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing important information around private renting of properties and updates on new housing legislation.