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Blyth Celebrates: A year of festivals, events, and fun for all

17 Feb 2025

Blyth is set to embark on an exciting new chapter with the launch of Blyth Celebrates, a transformative year-long programme designed to bring the community together while showcasing the rich heritage and bright future of Northumberland’s largest town. 

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Residents thanked after Berwick consultations close

17 Feb 2025

With a planning application for the new Maltings venue in Berwick set to be submitted at the end of February, the public are being thanked for their engagement so far. 

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New Garden of Remembrance opens in Bedlington

13 Feb 2025

The new Garden of Remembrance at Bedlington’s West Lea Cemetery has been officially opened. 

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New strategy aims to future-proof Northumberland’s food production

13 Feb 2025

Northumberland County Council has launched a new strategy to improve the county’s food system over the next two years.

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Moving in the right direction to become a more active county

13 Feb 2025

Being more physically active can boost our health and reduce the need for prescribed medication such as blood pressure tablets, anti-depressants and painkillers. In this year’s Annual Report Gill O’Neill, Northumberland’s Director of Public Health, explains the physical and mental benefits of moving more, and the positive difference that even small increases in activity can make.

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Resurfacing works for Prudhoe park

13 Feb 2025

Work is taking place next week to improve the car park at Tyne Riverside Country Park at Low Prudhoe. 

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Blyth town centre apartment scheme takes a step forward 

12 Feb 2025

Plans to convert an old and underused building in the centre of Blyth into one and two-bedroom rental apartments took another step forward this week. 

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Council secures more affordable housing in Rothbury

12 Feb 2025

Northumberland County Council has agreed to purchase two new houses in Rothbury which it will rent out at an affordable rate to local people in housing need.

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Blyth transport investment plans on the move

11 Feb 2025

Transport connectivity in Blyth is on track for major improvements over the coming years. 

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Cramlington dementia project springing into life

11 Feb 2025

A park in Cramlington specially designed with features to meet the additional needs of residents, their families and carers affected by dementia has been given the green light.   

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Skills for life with Northumberland County Council

06 Feb 2025

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (10–16 February 2025), the County Council is proud to host the first of its 2025 Apprenticeship Connect events while celebrating council apprentices who are completing their qualifications this year.

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Northumberland residents reminded of the importance of HIV testing

06 Feb 2025

During National HIV Testing Week (10 - 16 February) Northumberland County Council will be supporting a national campaign to promote regular testing to reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV.

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Humshaugh residents vote for neighbourhood plan 

05 Feb 2025

  Residents of Humshaugh  in the Tyne Valley now have more of a say over future development in their parish, following a successful referendum which will result in the adoption of a neighbourhood plan for their area. 

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Share your thoughts on wheeled action sports in Northumberland

05 Feb 2025

  Northumberland County Council has put together a short survey to get residents thoughts on wheeled action sports including skateboarding, BMX, roller skating, rollerblading, and scooter riding.  

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Voter details letters issued ahead of May 2025 Elections

31 Jan 2025

Households across Northumberland will shortly receive letters encouraging them to confirm details of electors living at their address.

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Ashington town centre regeneration taking shape

31 Jan 2025

The £36m transformation of Ashington town centre is progressing well with a number of new improvements getting underway soon around town.     

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Second consultation as Berwick Maltings plan gathers pace

29 Jan 2025

As progress on the new The Maltings venue in Berwick gathers place – a second consultation is being held in the town in February. 

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Teams praised after Storm Eowyn batters county

29 Jan 2025

Council teams have been thanked for working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn. 

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Event launches £50,000 funding for local environmental projects

28 Jan 2025

A successful launch event kicked off the next round of funding from Northumberland County Council for projects addressing climate change and protecting the environment.

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Referendum date set for Cresswell Neighbourhood Plan 

28 Jan 2025

A local referendum on the Cresswell Neighbourhood Plan will take place on Thursday 6 March 2025 and all residents in the Parish who are registered to vote will be able to have a say on the Plan.    

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Appeal to find owners of pups found abandoned on Newbiggin beach 

28 Jan 2025

An appeal is being made to members of the public to come forward if they have any information about puppies found abandoned on Newbiggin beach. 

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New funding will focus on preventing Veteran suicide 

28 Jan 2025

Northumberland County Council has successfully secured funding which will be used to provide more mental health support for local Armed Forces veterans in the community, with the ultimate aim of reducing the incidence of suicide. 

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New mobile mast boosts connectivity in Craster and Dunstan

27 Jan 2025

A long-awaited mobile phone mast is transforming connectivity and communications in Craster and Dunstan.

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26/1 9pm Storm Eowyn latest

26 Jan 2025

Council teams have been working round the clock to restore services and support residents following Storm Eowyn.

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Northumberland adult social care rated Good overall

24 Jan 2025

Adult social care provision in Northumberland has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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