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New digital service to extend online support for carers

04 Dec 2023

The Council is piloting a new service to reach out to unpaid carers across the county.

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Council sets out progress on plans for Hexham Middle School Site 

04 Dec 2023

Ambitious plans to bring the former Hexham Middle School site back into use are continuing with the development of a Master Plan for the land. 

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New book captures the history of Hexham’s high Street 

04 Dec 2023

A special event was held at Hexham Library to launch a new book which shines a spotlight on Hexham’s historic high street. 

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Rescue dogs to be stars of 2024 charity calendar 

04 Dec 2023

A charity calendar, featuring dogs rescued in Northumberland is now for sale with all the proceeds going directly to three local animal charities. 

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New leisure provider for County Council announced

04 Dec 2023

Northumberland County Council’s leisure services are to be managed by Places for People Leisure Management Limited from April next year.  

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Latest technology is identifying poor signal areas in Northumberland

30 Nov 2023

Northumberland County Council is using the latest monitoring technology to improve mobile connections across the county.

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Significant improvements confirmed in fire service inspection

29 Nov 2023

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has been commended by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on the significant improvements it has made since its last inspection in 2021. 

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Students to stay active with online exercise classes 

28 Nov 2023

Active Northumberland is piloting a scheme to deliver virtual exercises classes into some schools in the county to help pupils stay active and healthy during the school day. 

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Game-changing support for childcare costs is coming soon – sign up now!

28 Nov 2023

Families in Northumberland are urged to sign up now to be the first to hear the latest updates on the Government’s game-changing support with childcare costs.

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Iconic bridge scoops hat-trick of awards

28 Nov 2023

Six months after its grand re-opening, the Union Chain Bridge connecting England and Scotland has scooped a hat-trick of awards. 

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Public urged to follow rules to contain Avian flu outbreak in Northumberland 

28 Nov 2023

Following confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) at a premises at Milfield near Wooler, an appeal is being made to the public to strictly follow measures that have been introduced to help stop the spread of infection. 

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Broomhaugh & Riding Neighbourhood Plan officially ‘made’ 

27 Nov 2023

Residents of Broomhaugh & Riding Parish now have more of a say over future development in their local area. 

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Norham & Islandshire apply to be a Neighbourhood Area 

27 Nov 2023

Ord Parish Council in partnership with the parishes of Ancroft, Duddo, Horncliffe Kyloe, Norham and Shoreswood have applied to be designated as a ‘Neighbourhood Area’ for the purposes of neighbourhood planning.  

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Parkruns turn orange on White Ribbon Day

27 Nov 2023

Parkruns across Northumberland turned orange on Saturday to mark the start of an annual campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.  

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Celebrating Northumberland’s trailblazing social work academy graduates 

27 Nov 2023

The life-changing work of Northumberland’s caring social workers was celebrated at a special event to mark their graduation from the council’s trailblazing social work academies.   

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Northumberland supports campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls 

24 Nov 2023

Northumberland County Council and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service raised the White Ribbon flag to mark the start of an annual campaign to end domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.  

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Investment Zone announced for the North East

24 Nov 2023

Communities across the North East are set to benefit from up to 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million pound investment in the local economy.

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Beware the cons of Christmas 

23 Nov 2023

Christmas and the build up to it, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is, unfortunately an ideal time for rogue traders to fleece the public.

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Budget plans to be discussed

23 Nov 2023

Budget plans to deliver value for money for residents and ensure the best possible services are being developed by the Council. 

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Community events announced to help residents stay well this winter

23 Nov 2023

Northumberland Communities Together has launched an exciting new series of events designed to connect residents across Northumberland with services and community groups to support them through the winter months.

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New defibrillator installed at New Hartley 

23 Nov 2023

  A potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed outside Hartley Court in New Hartley with thanks to the fantastic fund-raising efforts of the elderly residents living there.   

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Give the gift of fun and fitness this Christmas 

23 Nov 2023

  This Christmas why not give your friends and family the gift of fun, relaxation or fitness with an Active Northumberland gift voucher and help them to kick start a healthy 2024. 

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Temporary day road closure for historic building restoration works  

22 Nov 2023

Further restoration works is continuing in December to bring an historic and vacant property in the centre of Hexham back into use. 

The new path at Eastwoods Park in Prudhoe

Prudhoe park path providing proper access

22 Nov 2023

A Prudhoe park is now more accessible than ever after a new path was created around its perimeter for the first time. 

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It's Easier Than Ever to Access NHS Health Checks

21 Nov 2023

It is easier than ever for people aged 40 to 74 to get a free NHS health check, with the service now available in even more locations across Northumberland.