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Find out more about foster care at special event

16 May 2019

Are you interested in finding out more about being a foster carer?

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We’d like your views on the draft housing strategy for Northumberland

15 May 2019

We are seeking the views of people who: Live in Northumberland Work in Northumberland

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European elections on May 23rd

15 May 2019

On 23rd May 2019 there will be European Parliamentary elections across Europe. In the UK voters will choose 73 MEPs in 12 multi-member regional constituencies. Each region has a different number of MEPs based on its population.

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Come and discover STEM at Prudhoe's Fuse centre

14 May 2019

Calling all science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) enthusiasts!

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BT Broadband telephone scam operating in the county

13 May 2019

Residents are being urged by Northumberland County Council to be on their guard over broadband scam telephone calls.

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Motorists asked to take extra care in run up to Appleby Horse Fair

13 May 2019

Motorists driving through parts of Northumberland over the next few weeks are being warned to take extra care as the travelling community makes it way to and from the annual Appleby Horse Fair.

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Celebrating sport at Para games festival

13 May 2019

Schools from around the county came together for a day of sport, activity, and fun at the annual Northumberland Para School Games Festival.

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Road improvement works being rolled out

13 May 2019

Work is getting underway on the council’s summer programme to make travelling on Northumberland’s roads a smoother experience.

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​Council Digital Team shortlisted in national awards

10 May 2019

Northumberland County Council has been shortlisted in this year’s Connected Britain Awards, which recognise skill in the technology sector.

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Fly tipper caught and fined

09 May 2019

An Annitsford man has been fined £400 by Northumberland County Council after illegally dumping waste on Mill Lane in Seghill.

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Young Bear Hunt winner meets book’s author at Hexham Library

08 May 2019

Well known children's author Michael Rosen visited the Silence in the Library audio listening pod at Hexham Library last week as part of the Hexham Book Festival and during his visit made a special presentation to 6-year-old Charlotte Christie.

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Special event for Bedlington dog lovers

03 May 2019

Northumberland County Council is running a Green Dog Walkers event at Gallagher Park, Bedlington on Saturday 4 May.

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First ever mayor for the North of Tyne

03 May 2019

Jamie Driscoll was declared as the first ever mayor for the North of Tyne this afternoon (Friday, May 3).

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A new look and a new name for early education in Hadston.

03 May 2019

Coquet Children’s Centre’s early education provision has a new look and a new name.

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Have your say on Bedlington schools proposals

03 May 2019

Consultation is underway on a proposal to extend the age ranges of two schools in the town.

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Landlord prosecuted for illegal eviction

02 May 2019

A private landlord has been ordered to pay £545 in fines and costs after unlawfully evicting a tenant.

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Beware of new DVLA email scam

01 May 2019

Northumberland County Council is urging residents to be on their guard following a report of a new DVLA email scam.

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New Cultural Fund for Northumberland now live

01 May 2019

A new cultural fund for event organisers in Northumberland is now live for applications.

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Extended bus service coming to Berwick

30 Apr 2019

An extended bus service is being introduced in Berwick after the council stepped in to help.

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Haydon Bridge traffic proposals

29 Apr 2019

Proposals to improve the road layout on one of Haydon Bridge’s main roads are moving forward.

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Northumberland tops primary offers table

16 Apr 2019

Virtually all Northumberland parents have gained their top preference of first or primary school on National Offers Day.

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Duchess presents British Empire Medals to dedicated residents

16 Apr 2019

Six Northumberland residents have been presented with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community and voluntary service.

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Donate your unwanted furniture and help people in need

15 Apr 2019

A community service to collect, repair and reuse unwanted household furniture and items, and then sell them on at affordable prices to those who need them, is operating in Blyth.

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Blyth man given 10 year animal ban

11 Apr 2019

This is a picture of Heidi enjoying herself on the beach after her rescue and rehabilitation. However life was not always as happy for her.

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FREE events website available for Northumberland

10 Apr 2019

Event organisers across Northumberland will now be able to promote their event for free thanks to a website set up by the county council.