News - Northumberland News

Easter reminder to take care when out and about

08 Apr 2022

People are being reminded to take extra care when out and about over the Easter Holidays as some wooded areas of the county still pose dangers after the winter storms. 

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An evening of thanks for NHS and frontline heroes

08 Apr 2022

A service of commemoration and reflection was held in Hexham Abbey last night (April 7) to thank NHS staff and frontline workers who helped the county through the Covid pandemic. 

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Storm Arwen review in its final stages

05 Apr 2022

A council review into the aftermath of Storm Arwen is reaching its final stages. 

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New heritage lighting installed in centre of Hexham  

05 Apr 2022

   Work has started to install new heritage street lighting in the centre of Hexham as part of a wider scheme to revitalise the town’s historic centre.  

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Pilot scheme opens for overnight motorhome stays

05 Apr 2022

Motorhomes will be able to stay overnight in three sites in the county under a new pilot scheme which has now started. 

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First ever Local Plan adopted for county

31 Mar 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has been formally adopted by the council. 

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Hexham students recreate the past and look to the future

31 Mar 2022

Students from Hexham’s First schools and the High school have taken part in an Arts competition created and sponsored by the Hexham High Streets Heritage Action Zone scheme. 

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Thriving together - tackling inequalities in Northumberland

25 Mar 2022

A special summit aimed at tackling inequalities in Northumberland has taken place – after the Covid pandemic brought the issue into sharp focus.

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One bag can make a difference as county backs litter pick

22 Mar 2022

The County Council is once again pledging its support as Keep Britain Tidy launches its annual Great British Spring Clean.  

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Council pledges support for Ukranian refugees  

16 Mar 2022

Northumberland County Council has confirmed its commitment to help where it possibly can in supporting those fleeing their homes in the Ukraine and seeking safety in the UK. 

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Tributes paid following death of firefighter

13 Mar 2022

Tributes have been paid following the death of an On-call Firefighter from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. 

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Prison sentence for owners who starved dog to brink of death  

08 Mar 2022

  A Blyth couple who starved their dog to the brink of death, in one of the most shocking and high-profile cases of animal cruelty the county has ever seen, has been prosecuted by Northumberland County Council. 

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A world of books on offer

07 Mar 2022

Northumberland Libraries marked World Book Day by spreading the news about all it has to offer. 

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Morpeth Riverside building goes up for sale 

02 Mar 2022

The building that houses the Riverside Leisure Centre in Morpeth is to be put up for sale in the coming weeks. 

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Council leader statement on Ukraine

01 Mar 2022

The leader of Northumberland County Council has made a statement on the situation in Ukraine.

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Council working to bring empty homes back into residential use 

28 Feb 2022

To mark National Empty Homes Week (28 February- 6 March), Northumberland County Council is highlighting the work that is taking place to address the problem of empty properties in the county and is appealing to anyone who owns or knows of a long-term empty property to get in touch. 

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2022/23 Budget approved by council 

23 Feb 2022

A multi-million-pound budget for the coming year has been approved at Full Council.  

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LA7 statement as all Covid-19 restrictions end in England

22 Feb 2022

  The Government has today announced that all Covid-19 restrictions will end in England on Thursday.

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Budget set to support tenants suffering financial hardship

17 Feb 2022

Extra funding is being proposed in the Council’s forthcoming budget to support tenants who may be struggling the most financially. 

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County's Local Plan approved by inspectors

16 Feb 2022

The first ever comprehensive Local Plan covering the entire county has reached a major milestone - after getting the green light from Government. 

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Council ready as more storms on way

16 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is preparing to once again support residents as two more storms are forecast over the coming days. 

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Construction to Morpeth Leisure Centre passes halfway mark 

16 Feb 2022

Work to build the new £21m state-of-the-art leisure centre and community hub in Morpeth is now past the halfway stage. 

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 Plea to use environmentally- friendly alternatives to balloon releases 

15 Feb 2022

Northumberland County Council is appealing to the public to consider other alternatives to balloon releases which are often used for events and memorials but can have a devastating impact on local marine environment and wildlife. 

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Second outbreak of Avian flu confirmed in Northumberland 

14 Feb 2022

Following a second confirmed outbreak of Avian Influenza in the county today, the public are being asked to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

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Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

10 Feb 2022

Following a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises on Holy Island in Northumberland an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow the government regulations that have been introduced to contain the spread of the outbreak. 

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