News - Northumberland News

Single use vapes to be banned in June – retailers should act now 

19 May 2025

Consumers and business owners are being reminded of upcoming legislation that will see an outright ban on the purchase and sale of single use vapes. 

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Northumberland celebrates Foster Care Fortnight with family days for foster and kinship families

15 May 2025

From 12th to 25th May, the National Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to inspire more people to open their homes and hearts to children and young people in need of love, stability, and care. 

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Apply now for 30 hours of free childcare

14 May 2025

The County Council has announced the launch of the final phase of its childcare expansion initiative, part of the broader national programme to support working families.

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Northumberland's musical past features in new BBC series

13 May 2025

The musical history of Northumberland is in the national spotlight as part of a new BBC Radio 3 series “The Song Detectorists” which looks at the way music from the regions plays an important role in English cultural history.

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Low Prudhoe flood scheme nears completion

09 May 2025

A complex scheme to resolve the long-standing issue of flooding near Prudhoe Railway Station is nearing completion.  

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A tale of wartime love and loss marks VE Day

08 May 2025

A love story with a bitter twist stands at the centre of an exhibition at Northumberland County Hall in Morpeth to mark VE Day and the end of WWII.

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Scores of county community groups to host VE Day events

08 May 2025

More than 50 organisations across Northumberland will be commemorating VE Day thanks to funding from the County Council. 

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Mobile library gives 95-year-old Tom a lift

07 May 2025

An investment in community services for residents of rural Northumberland is paying off in terms of positive social impact, just weeks after its launch.

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Tickets still available for VE Day Service at Hexham Abbey

06 May 2025

On 8 May 2025 the country will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 

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At War & In Peace project to be funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

29 Apr 2025

Northumberland Archives has been awarded £138,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for an ambitious project commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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Stray dog caught after two-weeks on the run 

29 Apr 2025

  A dog that had been running stray for over two weeks has been caught and is now being well cared for thanks to Northumberland County Council’s animal welfare team

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Countdown is on for re-opening of Prudhoe swimming Pool 

29 Apr 2025

The countdown is now on for the re-opening of the swimming pool at Prudhoe Waterworld following a major £1.6 million refurbishment. 

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Community given access to new risk plans

24 Apr 2025

Communities across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear will have access to plans to respond to flooding, wildfires and other major incidents thanks to a new Community Risk Register.

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Archivist learns Latin to unlock ancient secrets

16 Apr 2025

Dedicated Northumberland archivist Sarah Littlefear is embarking on a new academic quest to help uncover the rich history buried in the region’s oldest documents - by learning Latin from scratch.

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Rural projects encouraged to apply for funding support

11 Apr 2025

Projects which improve the environment, grow the economy and support communities in rural areas are being invited to apply for a share of £800,000 in funding.  

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Applications open for annual environment awards

09 Apr 2025

Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.    

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Residents are warned of loft insulation scam 

09 Apr 2025

Consumers are being warned about a scam in which unscrupulous companies are targeting homeowners with promises of upgrading their loft insulation for better energy efficiency. These companies are misleading customers into paying for unnecessary, overpriced insulation services under the guise of "energy-saving upgrades." 

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Leisure centre improvements given the green light

08 Apr 2025

A series of improvements have been agreed to keep the county’s leisure centres in peak condition.

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New Northumberland housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

07 Apr 2025

Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza (bird flu), in Yorkshire and Durham, the government has brought in new measures in Northumberland to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza.

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Fire Service issues high wildfire risk alert for county

07 Apr 2025

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is warning of a high wildfire risk across the county.  

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Council’s boost to Aln Valley Railway expansion plan  

02 Apr 2025

Northumberland County Council has agreed to assist the Aln Valley Railway in Alnwick to extend its rail line and expand its tourism offer in the town. 

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Three Northumberland venues join North East Museums

01 Apr 2025

Three popular Northumberland museums are joining the North East Museums partnership today (1 April 2025) bringing the number of museums and galleries managed by the organisation to twelve. 

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North-east housing providers crack down on tenancy fraud 

24 Mar 2025

Councils and housing providers across the North East of England have joined forces to fight social housing fraud, which is depriving families and vulnerable people getting the homes they need. 

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Northumberland’s Commitment to Innovation and Inclusivity Shine at Annual Tourism Award Ceremony

24 Mar 2025

Seven Northumberland businesses took home gold at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony, with Northumberland dominating four categories, scooping the hotly contested Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Category and achieving gold in new accolade, The Rising Star Award.

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New bus services improve connectivity in the county  

19 Mar 2025

Northumberland residents and visitors will soon benefit from improvements to the local bus network following changes driven by Northumberland County Council. 

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