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Book festival shows children reading is fun

11 Nov 2022

The Northern Children’s Book Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind in the UK, is back with a bang for 2022.

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Council invests in Northumberland’s talent pipeline

10 Nov 2022

More young people in Northumberland are kickstarting their careers in key growth sectors thanks to the council’s investment in vocational training facilities across the county. 

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Northumberland’s green energy takes a step forward

09 Nov 2022

Northumberland’s target for carbon neutral has taken a step forward as plans for two new solar farms are approved.

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Council clarifies Britishvolt comments

08 Nov 2022

The Council has moved to clarify comments made about Britishvolt funding made to the media over the weekend. 

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New sport hall opens in Berwick Sports Centre 

08 Nov 2022

A fantastic new multi-purpose sports hall has been opened in the new Berwick Sports Centre. 

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Council welcomes construction of £130m subsea cable facility

08 Nov 2022

The council has warmly welcomed start on a huge new factory in Northumberland which will bring hundreds of jobs. 

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Berwick Barracks project scoops further funding

07 Nov 2022

A £476,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to English Heritage on behalf of the Berwick Barracks Partnership.

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Communities thanked after quieter Bonfire Night

07 Nov 2022

Firefighters across Northumberland have thanked residents after a quieter than usual Bonfire Night 

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Creative businesses in the region get funding boost

04 Nov 2022

Creative enterprises with the potential to become booming businesses in the North East will benefit from a new national £17.5 million funding pot to help expand their operations, attract additional investment, and create jobs. 

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Find out about exciting town updates at Alnwick drop-in event 

03 Nov 2022

The Alnwick Forum is set to return with a special drop-in session to give residents the chance to receive progress reports on all the latest exciting developments across the town.

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New UK-wide housing order for poultry as avian flu cases increase  

03 Nov 2022

Following the continued incidence of avian flu across the country and a heightened risk due to migratory flocks returning to the UK for the winter, the government has brought in new measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza. 

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Alnwick flats served with Closure Order following anti-social behaviour  

03 Nov 2022

​Closure Orders have been made by North Northumbria Magistrates Court in relation to two neighbouring flats in Towergate, Alnwick due to continued and escalating anti-social behaviour in and around the properties. 

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New Chief Executive formally approved

02 Nov 2022

A new Chief Executive for Northumberland County Council has been formally approved. 

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Operator sought for Blyth Culture Hub

01 Nov 2022

As part of the 'Energising Blyth' Programme, Northumberland County Council is developing a flagship 2000m2, 2-storey ‘Culture Hub’ facility in the heart of Blyth Town Centre and are inviting tenders from organisations who can operate the facility as a single entity, on a commercial basis.

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Lieutenancy Officer receives royal honour  

31 Oct 2022

Bob Biggs from Morpeth has been awarded Member of The Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for his dedicated lieutenancy work for the county. 

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Council invests in new technology to speed up road repairs

31 Oct 2022

The County Council has invested in state-of-the-art technology to help keep the county’s roads running smoothly. 

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New chapter for Northumberland Library Service

28 Oct 2022

Libraries have long been at the heart of local communities and National Libraries week in October proved the ideal platform to relaunch Northumberland County Council’s service.

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Residents urged to stay safe this Bonfire Night

28 Oct 2022

With Bonfire night around the corner, Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is reminding residents to take precautions and plan ahead for what should be a fun but safe night of celebrations.

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Ashington Spa wins two North East Beauty Awards 

27 Oct 2022

The Tranquillity Spa, at Ashington Leisure Centre has won two awards in the North East Beauty Industry Awards. 

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Fire crews team up for wildfire training exercise

27 Oct 2022

Two of the region’s fire crews have joined forces for an intensive wildfire training exercise.

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Hexham schools project wins top national award

27 Oct 2022

The multi-million pound redevelopment of schools in Hexham was crowned schools’ Project of the Year at the Education Estates Awards.  

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Latest stretch of England Coastal Path opens

26 Oct 2022

A 31 mile stretch of Northumberland’s spectacular coastline is open to the public to explore for the first time.

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Blyth exhibition drawing to close

26 Oct 2022

A month-long art project celebrating everything about Blyth is drawing to a close.

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Illuminated Sheep will have people flocking to library events

26 Oct 2022

Northumberland Library Service is shining a light on its work in the community by taking part in the county-wide ‘Illuminated Sheep’ project.

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Don’t let your decisions prove fatal during the darker nights

24 Oct 2022

As the darker nights start to arrive, firefighters have urged residents young and old to stay safe and be extra vigilant during the autumn and winter months.

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