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SEND services in Northumberland make progress thanks to cultural change

15 Jul 2021

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services in Northumberland have been recognised for making progress on areas of weakness.

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Don’t get caught out – make sure you’re on the electoral register   

14 Jul 2021

Residents in Northumberland are being urged to safeguard their vote at election time by sparing just a few minutes of their time to make sure their name is on the electoral register.  

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Free course helps people achieve improved weight and wellbeing 

13 Jul 2021

  Residents are being invited to sign up to a free weight management programme which is being run by Active Northumberland to help participants to achieve a long-lasting healthy weight and boost their wellbeing. 

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Next stage of works for Blyth Town centre improvement

13 Jul 2021

The next stage of works are getting underway on the regeneration of Blyth town centre. ​ 

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Backing for regional bus partnership

13 Jul 2021

The council's Cabinet has given its full backing to the creation of an Enhanced Bus Partnership (EBP) for the region – which will help provide improved bus services across the county. 

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We all have a part to play in keeping region safe

13 Jul 2021

The region's leaders are reminding everyone we all have a part to play in staying safe when restrictions are lifted.

Welder

Training given go-ahead in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

Welding and fabrication training given a boost thanks to Cabinet go ahead for investment in a joint training centre in Blyth. ​

Gilbert Ward Academy

Funding boost for new special free school in Blyth

13 Jul 2021

A new free school in Blyth will receive a further £1,057,675 in capital contributions.

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Northumberland Line plans on track

12 Jul 2021

Work is continuing at pace on the Northumberland Line rail scheme. 

Morpeth First School

Northumberland school first in world to be awarded ‘School of Character’ status

12 Jul 2021

Morpeth First School - first, First School in the world to be awarded the ‘School of Character’ kitemark.

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Return of Kielder Marathon events offers autumn fitness target to the public

12 Jul 2021

Organisers of the Kielder Marathon are preparing for the return of the popular weekend of events in October.

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'Continue to be careful as restrictions are lifted'

09 Jul 2021

The region's leaders have called on people to continue to be careful.

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Final call for Northumberland businesses to outline their skills needs

08 Jul 2021

Northumberland businesses have until Monday 19 July to let Northumberland County Council know their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

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Summer Reading Challenge launches

07 Jul 2021

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge launches in Northumberland’s Libraries this weekend.

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Northumberland steps up summer activity programme for children and young people

06 Jul 2021

Families could benefit from an activity and holiday clubs programme over the school summer break thanks to the Government’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF).  

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Rothbury road set to re-open as works reach next stage

06 Jul 2021

A long-term solution to the land instability which is causing cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury has reached its next stage.

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Let's be responsible in living with Covid

06 Jul 2021

The region's health leaders are urging people to stay responsible as we learn to live with Covid.

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Gigaplant approval a ‘game changer’

06 Jul 2021

Approval of plans for a huge gigaplant in Northumberland have been described as a ‘game changer’ by the county council. 

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Shop Local this Independents’ Day!

02 Jul 2021

Shoppers are once again being encourage to Shop Local as part of a national campaign this weekend.

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Sign up to Active Northumberland’s summer fitness challenge  

01 Jul 2021

A new summer fitness challenge is being launched by Active Northumberland to help promote wellness and inject a bit of friendly competition between their leisure centres to motivate their customers to get active and move more.  

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School welcomes ‘School Streets’ road safety initiative

01 Jul 2021

Schoolchildren at a Cramlington primary school will benefit from a road safety pilot

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Northumberland Registration Service celebrates as part of national day

30 Jun 2021

The hard work of Northumberland’s Registration Service during the Covid pandemic will be celebrated as part of a national day.

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Pub manager fined for breaching Covid curfew 

28 Jun 2021

A manager of a Northumberland pub has been fined £2,290 by the courts after failing to pay a fixed penalty notice, for a breach of Covid rules back in October 2020, for serving drink after a 10pm curfew. 

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'Love It Like It's Yours' campaign launched

28 Jun 2021

Northumberland County Council and Visit Northumberland have launched a new campaign starring local businesses from across the county and are urging entrepreneurs from the area to get onboard by accessing a new toolkit designed to support their business.

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Track renewal underway on Northumberland Line

28 Jun 2021

Another milestone on the Northumberland Line rail project has been reached after the first sections of track were replaced.