News - Northumberland News

Thousands flock to watch Tour of Britain in region

09 Sep 2019

The North of Tyne took centre stage in the international spotlight today ( Monday 9th) as the Tour of Britain, the UK’s premier cycle race, rolled through the region giving residents the opportunity to see some of the world's top teams and riders competing on their doorstep.

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Duchess presents winners of 10th annual awards

06 Sep 2019

The Duchess of Northumberland has presented the winners of the LOVE Northumberland Awards 2019.

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Winning schools receive their Tour design jerseys

06 Sep 2019

The winners of a cycling themed jersey competition have seen their stunning designs come to life.

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Berwick lays on entertainment to celebrate Tour of Britain

04 Sep 2019

A range of fun activities are being laid on in Berwick upon Tweed on Sunday 8th and Monday 9 September to celebrate the arrival of the prestigious OVO Energy Tour of Britain cycle race in the town.

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Tour’s return brings back special memories for cyclist Bill

03 Sep 2019

The arrival of the Tour of Britain in the county in just over a week,  is set to bring back special memories for one local resident who rode in the Tour in 1956.

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Route marked for Tour of Britain which is just days away

03 Sep 2019

Hundreds of signs are being put up along the streets and roads of Northumberland, with Britain’s biggest cycle race just days away.

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Drop-in to see the designs for new Hexham schools

03 Sep 2019

Public consultation events on the designs for two new schools in Hexham will take place next week.

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Plans approved for Berwick’s new leisure centre

03 Sep 2019

Berwick’s new state of the art leisure centre is a step closer to reality after it was granted planning permission today (Tuesday 3 September). 

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Shortlist for 10th LOVE Northumberland awards

02 Sep 2019

Excitement is building for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards, as the shortlist is published.

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Volunteers needed to marshal Tour of Britain cycle race

29 Aug 2019

Organisers of the Tour of Britain national cycle race are looking for volunteers to help marshal the route when the race arrives in the region on Monday September 9.

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Bus campaign promotes Mams on the Move 

29 Aug 2019

An Arriva bus advertising campaign has been launched by Active Northumberland to promote an initiative aimed at supporting new mothers to get and stay active. 

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The Continental Street Market is heading to Hexham 

27 Aug 2019

The popular Continental Street Market is on its way to Hexham.

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Blyth to benefit from Future High Streets Fund

27 Aug 2019

Blyth is one of 50 towns which is set to benefit from the Government’s £1 billion Future High Streets Fund.

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Hexham schools contractor announced

23 Aug 2019

The company which is set to design and build two new schools in Hexham has been announced.

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Public's view sought on rail line plans

22 Aug 2019

A series of drop-in events are being held for people to find out more about ambitious plans for the new Northumberland Line.

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GCSE students celebrate in Northumberland

22 Aug 2019

Pupils across Northumberland have been celebrating today as they receive their GCSE results.

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Northumberland's Julie shortlisted for apprenticeship awards

22 Aug 2019

A Northumberland apprentice has beaten off strong competition to make it through to the regional finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2019.

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Next Morpeth Forum community event announced

21 Aug 2019

Updates on Morpeth’s new leisure centre along with car parking, schools and the forthcoming Tour of Britain will all be on show in Morpeth Forum’s next event.

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Beware of fast flowing water when walking dogs

20 Aug 2019

Dog owners are being advised to keep their dogs on the lead when around fast flowing water, following the death of two dogs that were swept away in Northumberland after getting into difficulty in strong currents.

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Views sought on proposed changes to Longhoughton Parish Council

19 Aug 2019

The electoral arrangements of Longhoughton Parish Council are  currently being examined with a view to changing the distribution of parish councillors between its three wards.

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Residents warned over banking scam

19 Aug 2019

Residents are being urged to be on their guard over Visa/Bank activity scams.

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Trees damaged in Ashington park attack

16 Aug 2019

Work to restore an historic Ashington park to its former glory has suffered a set back after vandals damaged over £20,000 worth of trees.

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Northumberland schools improve their A-level figures

15 Aug 2019

Students have been celebrating their achievements today in what has been an extremely good year for A-levels. 

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Guidance for A-level and GCSE results days

14 Aug 2019

Some helpful guidance for young people receiving their exam results

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County leading the way on keeping horses and riders safe

13 Aug 2019

The County Council has teamed up with The British Horse Society (BHS) and the ‘Horses and Road Safety Awareness’ (HRSA) organisation to highlight the potential safety issues experienced by horses and riders on the county’s roads.

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