News - Northumberland News

Local leaders react to Prime Minister's announcement

12 Oct 2020

Following discussions with Leaders and MPs across the region, the Government has indicated today that the North East region will be subject the ‘high’ level - as with all other areas, this will be kept under close review by Government and Public Health England and subject to change at any time in line with case numbers, hospital admissions and local hospital capacity. 

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Charity founder picks up national award

09 Oct 2020

The founder of an Ashington based charity has won a national entrepreneur award. 

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Professional walker fined for failing to clear up after dog  

08 Oct 2020

Professional dog walker prosecuted for breaching Public Spaces Protection Order on Cambois Beach.

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Drivers advised of A697 roadworks

07 Oct 2020

Drivers are being advised of road improvement works on the A697 over the coming weeks. 

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Work due to start on next phase of Berwick Old Bridge restoration

07 Oct 2020

The next phase of a multi-year programme of work to restore and refurbish Berwick’s historic Old Bridge will start on 26 October. 

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Glass recycling trial set to get underway in Northumberland

07 Oct 2020

As part of its drive to combat climate change and improve recycling rates in Northumberland, the council is proposing a pilot scheme where residents can recycle glass bottles and jars from their homes.

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Covid-19 support for schools

07 Oct 2020

Face coverings and banners are all part of a school support package being delivered to Northumberland’s schools.

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Summer surfacing scheme success

06 Oct 2020

This year’s summer programme to improve the county’s road surfaces is now complete. 

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First county pub closed for COVID breaches

06 Oct 2020

A Bedlington pub has become the first in the county to be closed down for breaching Covid regulations. 

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Businesses visited to ensure new regulations being followed

02 Oct 2020

Officers from Northumberland County Council have started visiting businesses around the county to ensure they are operating within the new government regulations and to offer support and assistance where it is needed.

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Mamas Core Stability class will start online for new mams  

01 Oct 2020

  Active Northumberland is about to start a new online exercise class to help new mums regain strength, stability and confidence in exercise.   

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Funding boost confirmed for Blyth

30 Sep 2020

The council has had confirmation from Government that its Northern Gateway Project in Blyth has been successful in securing £750,000 of early Town Deal funding to spend this financial year. 

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Bridge closes ahead of major restoration work

30 Sep 2020

The record-breaking Union Chain Bridge is closed from this week until 2022 as engineers prepare to start the first stage of its restoration.

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Contractors appointed to build Morpeth Leisure Centre development 

28 Sep 2020

The development of a new state-of-the art  Leisure Centre and community hub in Morpeth has taken another step forward with the appointment of the contractors. 

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Sign up for swimming - one of life’s most important lessons 

28 Sep 2020

Active Northumberland is restarting its Learn to Swim programme and is inviting people to enrol onto the scheme which is suitable for children of all ages and abilities

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Tougher COVID restrictions announced for region

28 Sep 2020

Tougher COVID restrictions have today, Monday 28 September, been announced for the region. 

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Support for Northumberland businesses outlined in letter

25 Sep 2020

The council is writing to businesses in Northumberland – offering guidance and support to help them as they implement the new measures recently introduced both regionally and nationally to prevent the spread of coronavirus. 

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Council focused on long-term solution for Rothbury road

24 Sep 2020

Northumberland County Council is working alongside specialist geotechnical design consultants to develop a long-term solution to the cracking in the road between Weldon Bridge and Rothbury.   

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New leadership at council

23 Sep 2020

New leadership arrangements have been agreed by Northumberland County Council. 

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Fly tipper fined as public warned to beware of cowboy rubbish collectors 

22 Sep 2020

A fly tipper who dumped rubbish in Northumberland has been brought to justice following an investigation by environmental enforcement officers at Northumberland County Council. 

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Posters being rolled out ahead of national track and trace app

22 Sep 2020

Council buildings and businesses in the county will be displaying NHS QR code posters from later this week ahead of the NHS COVID-19 app being rolled out nationally. 

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Councils welcome government decision on childcare arrangements

21 Sep 2020

Councils and the North of Tyne Combined Authority have made a joint statement following the government's announcement on childcare arrangements.

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Launch confirms funding for high streets heritage scheme

19 Sep 2020

The national launch of the High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme (HSHAZ) scheme has been welcomed in Hexham and Northumberland. 

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It’s business as usual at Active Northumberland

18 Sep 2020

  Following the Government’s announcement that new precautionary measures are to be introduced across the north east to reduce the spread of the cornavirus, Active Northumberland is reassuring the public that its sports centres can and will remain open and that it will be business as usual. 

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North East calls for local restrictions change on childcare

18 Sep 2020

Leaders across the North East are calling on Government to amend new local COVID-19 restriction measures to allow families to continue their usual childcare arrangements. 

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