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Connecting talent to opportunity in Northumberland

19 May 2021

Investing in the future of Northumberland’s children and young people.

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Plans approved for Newbiggin Sports & Community Centre upgrade   

19 May 2021

Planning permission has been granted for a new £1.5 million pound investment scheme to refurbish and revitalise Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre.  

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Business experts join the Borderlands team

19 May 2021

The new business-led Borderlands Economic Forum is now in place, to support delivery of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.

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Community "Gnominates" Lockdown Heroes

18 May 2021

A tribe of Golden Gnomes have been appearing on doorsteps all around Hexham as the community celebrates its lockdown heroes.

Walk to School Week

Northumberland pupils take to the streets

17 May 2021

Northumberland pupils will take to the streets for Walk to School Week (17 – 21 May 2021) to celebrate the benefits of walking

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Call for employers to outline their skills and recruitment needs

17 May 2021

The council is running a survey of employers in Northumberland - asking them to outline their current and future skills and recruitment needs.

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Northumberland challenges other foster care teams

17 May 2021

Northumberland’s Foster Care team has challenged other local authorities to follow in their footsteps and take on the ‘Jerusalema Dance Challenge.

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Northumberland is open and ready for business

17 May 2021

Northumberland is open and ready for business – that's the message from local retailers who are part of a Shop Local, Shop Northumberland campaign.

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Have your say on waste in Northumberland

15 May 2021

Take part in the council’s latest waste satisfaction survey for the chance to win £50. 

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Work nearing completion on Berwick's Old Bridge

14 May 2021

A comprehensive programme of work to restore and refurbish Berwick’s historic Old Bridge is nearing completion. 

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Public Health England statement on Covid-19 Indian variant

14 May 2021

Public Health England has issued a statement on current levels of the Covid-19 Indian variant in the region:

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County backs clean-up mission

14 May 2021

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

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"Thank you for helping us take the next step forward"

14 May 2021

The local Directors of Public Health have thanked the public for their ongoing help against coronavirus.

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Hexham temporary traffic restrictions to be lifted

12 May 2021

Temporary traffic restrictions in Hexham which were put in as part of the Council's Covid response will be lifted to coincide with the latest lockdown easing on May 17th. 

Annual Report for Education 2020

Education Annual Report reflects on extraordinary time for education.

11 May 2021

Inspiring and equipping the next generation is the focus of this year’s Education and Skills Annual Report.

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Booking open for Active Northumberland exercise classes 

11 May 2021

Active Northumberland is gearing up to welcome customers back to indoor group exercise classes following the further easing of lockdown restrictions on May 17. 

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Northumberland Lottery celebrates first anniversary

11 May 2021

Northumberland Lottery celebrated its first anniversary having raised almost £40k for good causes in the county.

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Make a difference this foster care fortnight

06 May 2021

Northumberland’s Foster Care Team are this month showing why they care to encourage others to join them and help children and young people.

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Residents urged to report their home tests

06 May 2021

Residents are being reminded of the importance of reporting their home test via the government service.

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Second Northumberland Business Resilience Grant launched

05 May 2021

The council has launched a second phase of its successful Business Resilience Grant (BRG) scheme. 

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Final preparations underway for local elections 

04 May 2021

With just a few days to go until the local government and Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner elections, preparations are being finalised to ensure that voting is safe for both residents and staff. 

Horatio Clare

Read Regional returns digitally for 2021

04 May 2021

Read Regional, the annual reading campaign for the North of England, returns this spring for a series of digital events hosted by libraries across the region and Northumberland Libraries are taking part.

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Project brings 18th century cookery writer to life

04 May 2021

The story of a Northumberland cookery book writer who was known the world-over is being brought to life for a new generation.

Starlight Education: Mission Discovery

Go global with Mission Discovery

04 May 2021

Help Northumberland’s children and young people be part of something extraordinary this autumn through a 5-day NASA Astronaut led STEM course, Mission Discovery. 

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May Bank Holiday bin collections

30 Apr 2021

Adjusted bin collections from Monday 3 May due to May Bank Holiday.